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Service award

Rick D. Penning received his service award from the Board of Supervisors Chairperson Mark A. Schildroth.Sheriff Penning has worked for Grundy County for 40 years and has been the sheriff since February 1, 1982, when he replaced William G. Marten.

Dike Watermelon Days

DCBA is now taking nominations for the Grand Marshal of the Dike Watermelon Days 2015 Parade.We are looking for someone who has made a continued commitment to the betterment of the Dike community in some way or another, such as through volunteer work, organization involvement, military service, ...

GCMH Foundation golf tournament raises money for hospital

Golfers in the annual Touch a Life Golf Tournament to benefit the Grundy County Memorial Hospital (GCMH) Foundation played on Saturday, June 13th at Town & Country Golf Club in Grundy Center. Nineteen teams came out to support the Foundation and enjoy 18 holes of golf. The GCMH ...

Garwin audit: More than $500K improperly spent

GARWIN - A report released Tuesday afternoon by the state auditor says a special investigation of the City of Garwin shows $562,090 of improper or unsupported disbursements have been found over the period from January of 2001 through April of 2014.The report says 235 checks or electronic ...

One room school

CLUTIER - Step back in time with Iowa Valley Continuing Education. On Saturday, June 20 at 2 p.m., the public is invited to experience what it was like to attend a one-room school. Ardene Cross has transported a one-room school to the Main Street in Clutier and has restored it to its former ...

Grundy County Fair seeks associate members

GRUNDY CENTER-The Grundy County Fair Board is looking for Associate Members to assist at the fair.Associate Members of the Grundy County Fair are people interested in volunteering to help with activities during the yearly fair and/or serve on committees that help plan events during fair.Members ...

Candidates needed for 2015 Grundy County Fair king and queen

The 2015 Grundy County Fair is again sponsoring a Grundy County King and Queen Contest. The Queen will go on to represent the county at the Iowa State Fair August 13 - 23, 2015. Judging at the Iowa State Fair will be August 10 - 12.Candidate must be at least 16 years of age and not more than ...

5K in memory of Phil Kruger

The Den in Dike is coordinating a 5K in memory of Phil Kruger during the town celebration of Watermelon Days. All proceeds go to Dike-New Hartford Athletics. Phil Kruger was a 1996 graduate of Dike-New Hartford Schools. He was selected as the most dedicated runner three times in cross-country ...

2015 Go Green community challenge

The Go Green Community Challenge is just one category of the 2015 Open Class Show at the 2015 Grundy County Fair. This challenge is open to all individuals and groups and is defined as any exhibit that helps the community. Examples might be community garden, youth program, community service ...

Upper Iowa University Announces Spring 2014-15 Dean’s List

FAYETTE, IA -- Upper Iowa University has released its 2014-15 Dean's List. To be honored, the undergraduate must have earned a minimum 3.50 GPA for the semester and be enrolled as a full-time student. Jessica Ingham of Gladbrook, IA Austin Vaughn of Garwin, IA About Upper Iowa University ...