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Garwin Public Library

Garwin Library News It’s hard to write happy things about my library with my heart so sad for Beth. I would love to reach out to her with comfort, so someone let me know how to contact her. This school year snacks will be the same, Wednesday afternoon only. Food must be eaten in the library ...

Class Reunion Gladbrook High School Class of 1976 “Spirit of 76”

The Spirit of 76 Class reunion- front row: Brent Larsen, Randy Biechley, Kurt Willer Second row: Lori Wickersham Proctor, Lisa Gilchrist Reinhard, Doug Woebbeking, Kim Halverson Thompson, Karen Oettchen Jones Back: Gary Puls, Jeff Schulz, Lynna Brown, Dave Denbow, Barb Adelmund DeWitt, Mary ...

Buchanan County’s Amanda Riniker crowned 2016 Iowa State Fair queen

DES MOINES, IA - Amanda Riniker, 20, of Buchanan County was crowned the 2016 Iowa State Fair Queen by Alan Brown, president of the Fair Board. This year's ceremony, which marked the 52nd anniversary of the contest, took place on Saturday evening at the Anne and Bill Riley Stage sponsored by ...

Grundy Center cook ‘steaks’ his claim at the Iowa State Fair

DES MOINES, IA The best beef cooks from across the state gathered together in Des Moines for the Neubrand's World's Greatest Steak Contest, judged Friday, at the 2016 Iowa State Fair.Phil Dicks of Grundy Center won first place and a $500 cash award.Cheryl Rogers of Ankeny claimed second place ...

Grundy County Fair Queen

Grundy County Fair Queen Jurane Lizer, participates in the 2016 Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation Ceremony on Aug. 13.

Class Reunion Gladbrook High School Class of 1956

The class reunion of the 1956 Gladbrook High School graduates was held on Saturday, August 6, 2016, at Spanky’s in Gladbrook. Karen Larson organized the gathering and Dorothy Peterson entertained with some trivia. We have lost 10 classmates out of the 27 graduating. We look forward to getting ...

Service award

Nicholas Buseman receiving his 15-year service award from Barbara L. Smith, Chairperson of the Board of Supervisors. Nick works for the Conservation Department.

Farmland leasing meeting set for Aug. 23

(Grundy Center) More than half of Iowa farmland is rented, and the percentage of farmland rented has increased over time due to the changing demographics of farmland owners. Iowa farmland cash rental rates decreased overall this past year. Farmland values have also decreased.Iowa State ...

Master Gardener training begins in Sept.

Become an Iowa Master Gardener by completing the core training course this fall through the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Grundy County office. Gardeners will learn best practices for choosing plants, designing gardens and managing pests. Classes in Grundy start on September 27, ...