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Greenhand Fire Up Conference Instills Leadership for New DNH FFA Members

October 23, 2026

DIKE- With the arrival of every new school year, there comes a bevy of new experiences, including new spaces, new teachers, new friends, and new…

Dike-New Hartford JV Volleyball Brings Home Old NICL Tournament Championship

October 23, 2026

DIKE- The accolades for the volleyball programs at Dike-New Hartford continue to compile. After the Varsity team won the NICL tournament on Oct. 8,…

Early voting underway in Grundy County ahead of Nov. 3 election

October 23, 2026

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Ashley Grant

GRUNDY CENTER — With the Nov. 3 general election approaching, Grundy County voters still have opportunities to cast their ballots early, register to…

No. 2 Grundy Center make quick work of Mustangs

October 23, 2026

Grundy Center volleyball got their postseason run started on Wednesday night, hosting East Marshall in Class 2A Region 2 action.East Marshall defeated AGWSR in four sets to advance in round one and face the Spartans.Grundy Center controlled the first set, defeating the Mustangs 25-12.The second set…

The Old Family Dollar - Dollar Tree in Gladbrook, which closed Oct. 10, 2026.

Family Dollar Closure Leaves More Questions Than Answers in Gladbrook

GLADBROOK- When it comes to small-town consumerism, the options for residents are already limited, and following the recent closure of the only discount retailer in the city, the choic…

October 22, 2026 3 minute read

No. 12 BCLUW overcomes slow start, sweep Blue Devils

The BCLUW Comets got their postseason run started on Tuesday night, hosting Martensdale-St Marys.The Blue Devils got out to a strong start in the first set, going up 10-3 on the Comets…

October 22, 2026 1 minute read

Comets finish strong to sweep into regional semifinals

CONRAD — BCLUW saved its most decisive set for last, turning a two-set advantage into a postseason sweep Wednesday night.The Comets defeated Martensdale-St. Marys 25-19, 25-19, 25-11 i…

October 21, 2026 2 minute read

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17 New Members of The Dike-New Hartford FFA Attend the Annual North Central District Greenhand Fire Up Conference. (Photo Courtesy of DNH FFA)

Greenhand Fire Up Conference Instills Leadership for New DNH FFA Members

DIKE- With the arrival of every new school year, there comes a bevy of new experiences, including new spaces, new teachers, new friends, and new clubs. With these new experiences, ther…

October 23, 2026 2 minute read

Dike-New Hartford JV Volleyball Team and Coaches after winning the 2026 Old NICL East Tournament Championship. (Photo Courtesy of DNH School)

Dike-New Hartford JV Volleyball Brings Home Old NICL Tournament Championship

DIKE- The accolades for the volleyball programs at Dike-New Hartford continue to compile. After the Varsity team won the NICL tournament on Oct. 8, the Rebel Girls JV team took home th…

October 23, 2026 2 minute read

Early voting underway in Grundy County ahead of Nov. 3 election

GRUNDY CENTER — With the Nov. 3 general election approaching, Grundy County voters still have opportunities to cast their ballots early, register to vote or return previously requested…

October 23, 2026 2 minute read

The Old Family Dollar - Dollar Tree in Gladbrook, which closed Oct. 10, 2026.

Family Dollar Closure Leaves More Questions Than Answers in Gladbrook

GLADBROOK- When it comes to small-town consumerism, the options for residents are already limited, and following the recent closure of the only discount retailer in the city, the choic…

October 22, 2026 3 minute read

Sports

No. 2 Grundy Center make quick work of Mustangs

Grundy Center volleyball got their postseason run started on Wednesday night, hosting East Marshall in Class 2A Region 2 action.East Marshall defeated AGWSR in four sets to advance in …

October 23, 2026 1 minute read

No. 12 BCLUW overcomes slow start, sweep Blue Devils

The BCLUW Comets got their postseason run started on Tuesday night, hosting Martensdale-St Marys.The Blue Devils got out to a strong start in the first set, going up 10-3 on the Comets…

October 22, 2026 1 minute read

Comets finish strong to sweep into regional semifinals

CONRAD — BCLUW saved its most decisive set for last, turning a two-set advantage into a postseason sweep Wednesday night.The Comets defeated Martensdale-St. Marys 25-19, 25-19, 25-11 i…

October 21, 2026 2 minute read

Spartans overpower East Marshall to reach regional semifinals

GRUNDY CENTER — Grundy Center left little room for postseason suspense Wednesday night.The Spartans swept East Marshall 25-12, 25-10, 25-11 in a Class 2A Region 2 volleyball quarterfin…

October 21, 2026 2 minute read

Register Rewind, "Way Back When"

How cool is your Superintendent, Grundy Center?

October 18, 2026 1 minute read

Opinion

October is Pork Month

Thu, 10/22/2026 - 11:37

Letter to the Editor

Thu, 09/17/2026 - 11:20

From The Cheap Seats

Wed, 06/03/2026 - 11:04

To the People of House District 57

Thu, 05/21/2026 - 09:20

From the Cheap Seats

Thu, 04/30/2026 - 09:31

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No. 2 Grundy Center make quick work of Mustangs

Grundy Center volleyball got their postseason run started on Wednesday night, hosting East Marshall in Class 2A Region 2 action.East Marshall defeated AGWSR in four sets to advance in …

October 23, 2026 1 minute read

17 New Members of The Dike-New Hartford FFA Attend the Annual North Central District Greenhand Fire Up Conference. (Photo Courtesy of DNH FFA)

Greenhand Fire Up Conference Instills Leadership for New DNH FFA Members

DIKE- With the arrival of every new school year, there comes a bevy of new experiences, including new spaces, new teachers, new friends, and new clubs. With these new experiences, ther…

October 23, 2026 2 minute read

Dike-New Hartford JV Volleyball Team and Coaches after winning the 2026 Old NICL East Tournament Championship. (Photo Courtesy of DNH School)

Dike-New Hartford JV Volleyball Brings Home Old NICL Tournament Championship

DIKE- The accolades for the volleyball programs at Dike-New Hartford continue to compile. After the Varsity team won the NICL tournament on Oct. 8, the Rebel Girls JV team took home th…

October 23, 2026 2 minute read

Early voting underway in Grundy County ahead of Nov. 3 election

GRUNDY CENTER — With the Nov. 3 general election approaching, Grundy County voters still have opportunities to cast their ballots early, register to vote or return previously requested…

October 23, 2026 2 minute read

Jane Adele Doolaard

1949 – 2026

October 22, 2026 2 minute read

The Old Family Dollar - Dollar Tree in Gladbrook, which closed Oct. 10, 2026.

Family Dollar Closure Leaves More Questions Than Answers in Gladbrook

GLADBROOK- When it comes to small-town consumerism, the options for residents are already limited, and following the recent closure of the only discount retailer in the city, the choic…

October 22, 2026 3 minute read

No. 12 BCLUW overcomes slow start, sweep Blue Devils

The BCLUW Comets got their postseason run started on Tuesday night, hosting Martensdale-St Marys.The Blue Devils got out to a strong start in the first set, going up 10-3 on the Comets…

October 22, 2026 1 minute read

Comets finish strong to sweep into regional semifinals

CONRAD — BCLUW saved its most decisive set for last, turning a two-set advantage into a postseason sweep Wednesday night.The Comets defeated Martensdale-St. Marys 25-19, 25-19, 25-11 i…

October 21, 2026 2 minute read

Spartans overpower East Marshall to reach regional semifinals

GRUNDY CENTER — Grundy Center left little room for postseason suspense Wednesday night.The Spartans swept East Marshall 25-12, 25-10, 25-11 in a Class 2A Region 2 volleyball quarterfin…

October 21, 2026 2 minute read

Screenshot of Gladbrook-Reinbeck Football Players from the documentary, “Inside Iowa’s Rural Football Town”

Inside Iowa’s Rural Football Town: Documentary Shines Spotlight on Gladbrook-Reinbeck

GLADBROOK- When it comes to making a film, small-town Iowa likely wouldn’t be the first place one would expect to catch a camera crew, beyond the local news covering a breaking story. …

October 21, 2026 4 minute read

Rebels roll into regional quarterfinals with sweep of Meskwaki

REINBECK — Gladbrook-Reinbeck opened postseason play with a sweep Monday, keeping its season alive and earning another night on its home floor.The Rebels defeated Meskwaki Settlement 2…

October 20, 2026 2 minute read

Generational Wealth Partners funds new screen for Movies on Main

The new screen will help the organization cut costs. The money saved will be used to improve other service projects and community programs.

October 20, 2026 2 minute read

2026 Grundy County Fair Horse Show Results

Horse/Pony Halter:31112: Ponies (3 year old & Older): pink ribbon- Kate Moorman, Lincoln Jr. Farmers. 31114: Horses (2 & 3 year olds): pink ribbon- Madison Traeger, Palermo 4-H Clovers…

October 20, 2026 4 minute read

Grundy County Pork Producers serve breakfast sandwiches during RAGBRAI (Photo Courtesy of Laura Hommel)

Grundy County Pork Producers Active in the Community

GRUNDY COUNTY- This summer Grundy County hosted events that drew people from around the world. Grundy County Pork Producers participated in several of these festivities.RAGBRAI riders …

October 20, 2026 2 minute read

Grundy Center Chamber Main Street hosts Downtown Clean Up Day

Grundy Center has always taken great pride in their community and especially main street. The Grundy Center Chamber Main Street team and any individuals who were available hopped in an…

October 20, 2026 1 minute read

Family fun for all ages at Dike’s Falloween Fest

Fall is a fun time of year with many activities to look forward to. Dike brought the fun to town for the entire family to enjoy! On October 17th from 3-6pm at the Dike City Park, the F…

October 20, 2026 1 minute read

Free and low-cost cancer screenings available to Grundy County residents

GRUNDY COUNTY — October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Grundy County residents are being reminded that financial barriers do not have to prevent them from receiving important ca…

October 19, 2026 3 minute read

Reinbeck Pharmacy offers vaccines on-the-go program

The owners of Reinbeck Pharmacy and Parkersburg pharmacies, Brent and Val Bovy, travel to various locations within a 30-mile radius to administer the vaccines.

October 19, 2026 2 minute read

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