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GRUNDY COUNTY — A recent multiagency search for a missing woman provided an example of how the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office is using drone technology to assist with emergency respons…

Earlier this summer, residents of Grundy Center and Reinbeck were notified that a section of Highway 175 was going to be closed for a period of time and to prepare for a temporary deto…

DIKE - The Dike-New Hartford Tennis team was 17-5 last season, but the state title eluded Head Coach Reegan Zinkula and the Wolverines. Nevertheless, the team is off to a 4-0 start and…

REINBECK — Gladbrook-Reinbeck Community Schools has announced new fall weight room hours for boys, providing several early-morning opportunities for students to participate in strength…

The Dike-New Hartford Football team was not happy with the way the 2025 season went. The Wolverines went 5-3 in the regular season, and lost to Wilton, 50-14, in the first round of the…

Dike-New Hartford students will once again be able to start the school day with breakfast at no cost to families.The district is offering free breakfast to all registered students for …

A growing trend of people using electric bikes, or e-bikes, within the town has come with its fair share of comments, criticisms, and concerns amongst the residents of Grundy Center. T…

For nearly a decade, Grundy Center Schools have been setting a high standard in Class 2A athletics. Multiple football championships, numerous playoff appearances from volleyball, baseb…

The Grundy County Sheriff's Department recently added a newly certified K9 Handler for their Belgian Malinois, Zander. Deputy Collin Conger, seen in picture with Zander, completed trai…

GRUNDY CENTER — Grundy Center Community School District has announced several staff changes and additions to current roles for the 2026-27 school year, including positions in talented …

DIKE — Dike residents may notice temporary changes in water pressure or discoloration this week as city maintenance staff conduct hydrant flushing.The City of Dike announced that crews…

Gladbrook-Reinbeck Elementary has adjusted its schedule due to delays in the final stages of construction and the move-in process. Input Conferences scheduled for Wednesday, August 26,…

The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office reported the following incidents and investigations from Aug. 13 through Aug. 20.Aug. 13 — Deputies received a report of a probation violation warran…

DES MOINES – Grundy County Memorial Hospital–UnityPoint Health continues to play a critical role in both community health and the local economy. According to the Iowa Hospital Associat…

Gladbrook-Reinbeck FFA members brought home ribbons and honors from livestock and horse competitions at the 2026 Iowa State Fair.Delaney Petersen showed a Chianina heifer in the FFA br…

GRUNDY CENTER — A garden planted as an ambitious end-of-the-school-year service project has continued to grow throughout the summer, giving Grundy Center K-Kids a chance to raise produ…