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Grundy County News

State Rec. Trails Award recommended for Grundy County Conservation Board

REINBECK – The Iowa DOT has recommended awarding $279,786 in State Recreational Trails funds to the Grundy County Conservation Board. With support from the lowa Northland Regional Council of Governments (INRCOG), the Grundy County Conservation Board applied for funding for the Pioneer Trail ...

Meggers fields questions ahead of Nov. 5 general election

Ahead of the Nov. 5 general election, the Sun Courier sent a questionnaire to the only candidate running for Iowa House District 54 – incumbent Rep. Joshua Meggers, a Republican from Grundy Center. District 54 includes both Hardin and Grundy counties, and a portion of western Black Hawk ...

Bru, Petersen to receive full DMACC scholarships

DES MOINES – Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) is pleased to announce its 2024-25 class of Mark Pearson FFA Leadership Scholars, which includes a total of 27 outstanding students from across Iowa. The group features 14 first-year students and 13 returning students, with each attending ...

Iowa DOT seeks input on proposed Grundy County bridge replacement

GRUNDY COUNTY – The Iowa Dept. of Transportation is asking the public to share what they think about the proposed bridge replacement on Iowa 175 over Munns Creek in Grundy County. The existing bridge is over 100 years old and in need of replacement. The bridge will be replaced with twin ...

Mid-Iowa Youth Beef Team tours Steckelberg Veterinary Clinic

CONRAD – The Mid-Iowa Youth Beef Team took a field trip to the Steckelberg Veterinary Clinic for their October 5, 2024, meeting. Dr. Kurt Steckelberg, DVM, served as our host. He kicked off the tour sharing that Steckelberg is a multi-generational veterinarian clinic that was originally ...

Reinbeck Fire Dept. to host town hall Oct. 27

REINBECK – The Reinbeck Fire Department will host a town hall meeting on Sunday, Oct. 27, beginning at 3 p.m. at the Reinbeck Memorial Building. The meeting will include a presentation and Q&A session regarding the future of the Reinbeck Fire Department.

Iowa PBS to host 2nd Congressional District debate

JOHNSTON – Iowa PBS will hold an Iowa Press debate for Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District race on Monday, October 14 at 8 p.m. at Iowa PBS studios in Johnston, Iowa. The district includes both Tama and Grundy counties. Hosted by Iowa Press moderator Kay Henderson, candidates Sarah Corkery ...

Traeger honored for 20 years of service

GRUNDY CENTER – Dan Traeger, right, was recently honored for 20 years of service to Grundy County as a member of the Secondary Roads Department. Newly hired County Engineer Jeff Skalberg, left, presented Traeger with his service award.