Reinbeck Lion's Club cooks over 400 hotdogs to feed Community
Reinbeck- On average, Americans consume 20 billion hotdogs a year, which breaks down to roughly 70 per American, annually. 7 billion alone are eaten between Memorial Day and Labor Day…
Conrad's women-owned businesses come together for girls' night out
Conrad- Fabulous & Flannel is a saying and description I’m certain several Iowans would take pride in applying to themselves, and with autumn hanging just upon the horizon, it is an ap…
From Local Student to Local Educator: Elementary Welcomes New Paraeducator
Grundy Center-We all would love to find truly rewarding careers, and for many there are few things more rewarding than working to help the next generations grow through education and d…
An analysis of local health grants and the programs they provide
GRUNDY CENTER --There are several significant facets when it comes to what keeps a community running at full speed, including infrastructure, public safety, and education. However, whi…
Grundy County Board of Supervisors Hold Post-Election Audit
Grundy Center- The Grundy County Board of Supervisors had a special meeting on Monday Sept. 14 regarding an audit related to the most recent special election held in Reinbeck on Sept. …
New Sheep/Goat Barn to be ready for 2027 Grundy County Fair
Every year the Grundy County Fair Board finds ways to update the facility to accommodate every animal, exhibitor, and visitor while maintaining the best functionality. The newest addi…
Grundy Center schools turn retired buses into support for the less fortunate
GRUNDY CENTER – Summer in Iowa comes with several guarantees: sweet corn, cold fronts which fire up storms across the fields this staple crop rises from as it stretches towards the sun…
Dike Library receives $10k grant for the second year in a row
The Dike Public Library receives a $10,000 grant to improve library accessibility.
Kling Memorial Library adds art to its windows
Kling Memorial Library has added new art to its windows, created and installed by Print Innovations.
Redneck Rampage dominates the Monster Trucks Maniac Event at the Grundy County Fairgrounds
GRUNDY CENTER, IA — High-flying horsepower and roaring engines took over the Grundy County Fairgrounds this past weekend as the rescheduled Monster Trucks Maniac show took place in tow…
GCMH Foundation welcomes new board members
GRUNDY CENTER – The GCMH Foundation is pleased to welcome new board members, Janine Stewart and Jodie Gehrke. They join 13 other board members who represent the communities of Beaman, …
Recapping Grundy County Health Board September meeting
GRUNDY CENTER – The Grundy County Health Board had their bi-monthly meeting this past Tuesday, Sept. 8, and there were a variety of topics addressed. The meeting opened by discussing t…
Reinbeck voters approve new capital improvements levy
REINBECK – During its monthly meeting on Sept. 1, the city of Reinbeck proposed a new property tax to fund a five-year continuing capital improvements plan that would begin next year a…
State grant helps Joyful Java bring new life to downtown Dike
DIKE — What was once an underused downtown building has become a place where Angie Koop and Laura Dove hope people will linger, connect and help strengthen the Dike community.Joyful Ja…
Grundy County Pork Producers at the Iowa State Fair
Grundy County Pork Producers were well represented in the Iowa State Fair’s decades-long Pork Tent tradition.
Dike pool fundraising gets big boost from local families
DIKE, Iowa – In July 2025, the Dike City Council voted to permanently close their aged pool due to concerns with a series of severe structural failures including a massive water leakag…