September 2019

The call of duty: Hoffman learns valuable lessons at sea cadet training

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When Carson Hoffman ships off to basic training in a few years, he won’t harbor any illusions about what he’s getting himself into: after completing sea cadet training at Camp Dodge in Johnston in late June and early July, he’ll be well prepared, to say the least.
           
“I knew it would be hard, but I’m up for the challenge,” he said. “And that’s kind of the main reason I did it.”
           

The song remains the same

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Barring a miraculous turn of events, Kim Reynolds is going to win her first elected term as governor in November and continue to do most of the things she’s doing now, and the Democrats are going to wonder aloud why they always manage to squander golden opportunities and find new ways to lose. Well, it doesn’t take a political scientist to solve that equation.
           

Still cruisin': 11th annual Mike Koch memorial ride held

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Rest assured, the Hell’s Angels or the Sons of Silence weren’t gathering for a meet up along Main Street in Conrad on Friday morning. It was just a group of about 25 guys and gals honoring a brother, son and friend who left them too soon.
           

Stay Vigilant: GCPD offers safety tips in light of recent missing persons cases

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GRUNDY CENTER - In light of the growing attention towards missing persons in Iowa, the Grundy Center Police Department is offering tips to help citizens stay safe.
 
GCPD Officer Alissa Loew says the statewide concern has led to an increase in calls coming in to the department regarding suspicious persons or activities.
 

A celebration of fresh, local food

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Local vendors celebrate National Farmer’s Market Week
GRUNDY CENTER - This week, vendors at the Grundy Center Farmer’s Market are celebrating National Farmer’s Market week, and they’re encouraging the community to join in on the fun by coming out to visit the market on Thursday afternoon.
 
The food is fresh, the vendors are local and you’re sure to find a variety of tasty treats from fresh produce, to baked goods, sweets and more.
 

Irish band, Seo Linn, performs in Reinbeck

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REINBECK - Music - and the revival of the Irish Gaelic language - is what brought up-and-coming Irish band Seo Linn to Iowa this week.
 
After their performance at the Iowa Irish Fest in Waterloo this weekend, the group of musicians came to Grundy County early this week and held performances in both Reinbeck and Conrad, in an event sponsored by the Grundy County Library Association.
 
During their performance in Reinbeck, the band packed the Memorial Building and had the crowd clapping, dancing and singing along to songs in Gaelic.
 

Grundy Center Schools moves registration online

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GRUNDY CENTER - With ‘Back to School’ season upon us, parents are busy checking school supplies lists, running to the shops and soaking up the last bit of summer with their children. One thing to help ease the burden on busy parents in the Grundy Center Community School District is the new online registration system.
In just a few minutes between fixing snacks and chartering kids around, parents can sign their children up for school without leaving their home.

GC man charged with fourth domestic assault offense

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A rural Grundy Center man who has been convicted of Domestic Abuse Assault on three prior occasions in Tama and Grundy Counties has been charged yet again after an argument that allegedly turned physical on July 30.
           
According to a police report, a 911 caller reported the Kamakani Travis Clark, age 44, pushed the alleged victim to the ground at his home, left the scene and headed toward Grundy Center. Upon speaking with Grundy County Deputy BJ Jorgenson, Clark admitted that he and the victim had been in a dispute and that he had pushed the victim.

Rebels soar past Comets

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REINBECK – Taking pitches isn't exactly in the playbook for the Gladbrook-Reinbeck baseball team.
 
The Rebels would much rather show what they can do swinging the bat, and Thursday's 11-3 district final romp over BCLUW served as Exhibit A with G-R pounding out 12 hits to dispatch the NICL West foe.
 
G-R (21-10) advances to Saturday's district final against Don Bosco (23-8) at 7 p.m. in Reinbeck. The Dons pounded AGWSR 15-1 in five innings earlier in the day to claim their spot in Saturday's game.
 

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