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Greiner reunion

Decedents of George and Margaret Greiner gathered at the Reinbeck Elmwood Park Sunday, July 12 for their semiannual cousins reunion. Hosting the event were the families of John and Raymond Greiner. The oldest was Mary Lou Greiner, 93, from Iowa Falls. The youngest attending was Kade Hubrig, 3, ...

Master Gardener course

Become a Master Gardener by completing the core training course this fall at the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Grundy County Office at 703 F Avenue, Suite 1, Grundy Center. Gardeners will learn best practices for choosing plants, designing gardens, and managing pests. Classes ...

Dike Watermelon Days

To be a part of the parade, entries should gather at 2 p.m. at the south end of Dike on Front Street, next to the Farmers Coop. The parade will start promptly at 3 p.m. There is no entry fee and no advance registration required. However, the parade organizers reserve the right to refuse entry ...

Entry times for 2015 open class

Participants of the 2015 Open Class (non-livestock) at 2015 Grundy County Fair are offered two options for entry times. Bring your exhibits to the open class building on Monday, July 20th from 3:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. or on Tuesday, July 21st from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.Exhibits must have entry ...

Day full of agriculture planned for Grundy County Fair

Soil health and cover crop workshops are coming to the Grundy County Fair this year on Wednesday, July 22, 2015! The day starts at 7:30 a.m. with the Tri County Ag meeting. Eat a hot breakfast and hear the grain market update from ISU Extension Farm Management Specialist, Steve Johnson, and ...

Mud volleyball

The Grundy County Fair Board has announced the Dirty Open Mud Volleyball tournament will be held Saturday, July 25 at 1 p.m. at the 2015 Grundy County Fair.Teams register the day of the tournament and can sign up in the fair office at the fairgrounds or at the tent by the mud pit. Teams can ...

Grundy County Fair Board announces fair prince and princess

The Grundy County Fair Board is announcing the second annual Grundy County Fair Prince and Princess Event.Registered Clover Kids (kindergarten-3rd grade students) may sign up for this event July 20 during the non-livestock judging contest from 3:30-6:30 p.m.The only requirements are ...

Ham radio field day

It's no secret that we live in an age of technology. Our cell phones have nearly become an appendage of our bodies. We use these devices in all sorts of ways such as tracking our exercise, giving us directions, checking our Facebook, and making the humble phone call. We have watches that can ...

Service award

Grundy County Board of Supervisors Chairperson Mark A. Schildroth giving Jesse D. Huisman his 10-year service award. Jesse works in the IT/GIS Department for Grundy County.

2015 4H and youth summer assistant hired at Grundy County Extension

Grundy County Extension & Outreach is excited to announce the hiring of our 2015 4-H & Youth Summer Assistant, Chelsea Martens. Some residents may have gotten to know Chelsea in our office as she was our school to work intern this past spring as well!Martens is from Toledo and ...