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Grundy County News

Exhibitors wanted for Grundy County Fair Open Class Show

GRUNDY CENTER – Exhibitors are needed for the 2025 Open Class Show (non-livestock) at the Grundy County Fair to be held the week of July 21-26, 2025. Residence in Grundy County is not required. Participation is open to everyone, of any age and there are NO entry fees. Classes include ...

Grundy County Bible Reading Marathon June 9-10 at Courthouse

GRUNDY CENTER – The Grundy County Bible Reading Marathon will be hosting its 9th Bible reading at the Grundy Courthouse lawn on Monday, June 9, and Tuesday, June 10, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. We are a privileged nation founded by the hands of Almighty God – to be a light to the ...

In the Sky: June

June will be an interesting month in the sky. Saturn and Venus will be far enough from the Sun to be seen easily before dawn. Saturn will lead the way and will be unmistakable in the southeastern sky in the western end of the large, dim constellation Pisces (the Fish). Brilliant Venus will ...

Jeremy Thesing promoted to Ag & Commercial Lending Manager

DIKE – Peoples Savings Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Jeremy Thesing to Ag & Commercial Lending Manager. Jeremy has been a dedicated member of the Ag and Commercial Lending Team and brings more than 15 years of banking experience to his new role. Throughout his career, ...

Grundy Care Center cited for abuse-related violations

GRUNDY CENTER – In recent months, dozens of Iowa nursing homes have been cited for resident abuse, including sexual misconduct, theft, verbal abuse and financial exploitation. Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing records indicate that so far this year, at least 33 nursing ...

G-R’s Brinkman receives Evelyn Covington Scholarship

GRUNDY CENTER – Gladbrook-Reinbeck senior Nattalee Brinkman was recently named as one of 15 recipients of the Iowa State Sheriffs and Deputies Association (ISSDA) 2025-2026 Evelyn Covington Scholarship. Nattalee is the daughter of Adam and Megan Heise; Adam has been a Grundy County Deputy for ...

Pork in the Pantry provides 75K servings to those in need

IOWA – County pork organizations across the state stepped up in a big way this year for the Pork in the Pantry program. A total of 47 county organizations, including Grundy County Pork Producers, participated in the program, donating more than 18,000 pounds of pork, totaling almost 75,000 ...

Remembering the fallen 50 years later

Editor’s Note: This is the second and sixth stories in a series of nine first published by the Times-Republican newspaper honoring the 32 men from Grundy, Hardin, Marshall and Tama counties who perished during the Vietnam War including one man considered as missing-in-action. From Nov. 1, ...

Grundy County Celebrates National Soil and Water Conservation Week

GRUNDY COUNTY – April 27 through May 4, 2025, marks National Soil and Water Conservation Week. This annual celebration reminds us of Grundy County’s most valuable resource – our fertile topsoil. The Grundy County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is actively promoting soil ...