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Conrad- As an independent artist and past recipient of various grants myself, I know how important this type of funding can be for an individual. I also know firsthand how much of an i…

The Grundy County 100+ Women Who Care are going on year 10! Over the past nine years, we have given back $207,489 to many groups that are either a  501 (C) 3 non-profit organization, s…

Mason City- Iowa is well-known for a few things, but it’s hard to think there’s anything that would top that list beyond the fertile farmland and soil that have helped make the state a…

Grundy County- We’ve all been witness to scenes showing the “dawn of mankind” and how the discovery of fire completely shifted existence for those early forms of human life. It’s unden…

Reinbeck- There are several major moments in one’s life when the daily experience one has come to accept shifts, and like welcoming the weather of a new season, we as individuals find …

DIKE-NEW HARTFORD — School safety is a team effort, and Dike-New Hartford Community School District is reminding students that they are an important part of that team.The district’s Se…

Dike- Congratulations continue to come for the Dike-New Hartford Wolverines student-athletes. First, it came from the swift feet carrying the boys’ cross-country team, followed by a gi…

The Grundy County Lake is a beautiful place for visitors to fish, walk, camp, and just enjoy being outside. For the late Ron Bakker, it was so much more.Ronald Dee Bakker passed away a…

GRUNDY COUNTY — As state and federal officials increase efforts to identify and combat business fraud, Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate is urging small-business owners, especially in …

GRUNDY CENTER — Caturella Brown’s milestone gave Grundy Center another reason to celebrate its seniors Tuesday night. The Spartans made sure the match fit the occasion.With Brown being…

Grundy Center- Cutting the ribbon has come to signify progress and breaking down barriers, personal or otherwise, to create a clear path forward. Furthermore, it serves to formally cel…

Grundy County- There is a rather famous quote that has circulated over centuries, attributed to the renowned kite-flyer Benjamin Franklin, that says, “By failing to prepare, you are pr…

 National 4-H Week is October 4-10th and the Grundy County Extension Office has been planning to make it an exciting one for the kids. There will be a “Taste of 4-H” Party for 4-H memb…

GRUNDY CENTER, Iowa — The Grundy Center City Council voted unanimously on Monday night to move forward with a proposed $22,500 off-leash dog park by scheduling a public hearing for Mon…

DIKE, Iowa - The City of Dike announced a special meeting concerning a potential new $1.5 million pool bond that will take place on Monday, October 19th at 7pm at the Dike Community Ha…

Grundy Center- The start of a new school year brings with it a grab bag of emotions, from excitement to disdain, with the waning summer warmth giving way to autumn’s chill. Of course, …