Grundy Supervisors to Tackle Utility Projects, Tax Abatement, and Road Standards
The Grundy County Board of Supervisors has a pair of meetings scheduled Tuesday (Sept. 2) in Grundy Center. The board will first meet for the regular meeting at 9 a.m. Items on the agenda include utility permits
Saturday, August 30
Volleyball
St. Edmond Invitational
#10 (2A) Aplington-Parkersburg – 2 (19-21, 21-8, 15-13)
@ St. Edmond – 1
#10 (2A) Aplington-Parkersburg – 2 (21-10, 21-17)
Vs. Bishop Garrigan – 0
#10 (2A) Aplington-Parkersburg – 2 (21-11, 21-15)
Vs. Pocahontas Area – 0
#10 (2A) Aplington-Parkersburg – 2 (21-6, 21-13)
Vs. Southeast Valley – 0
#10 (2A) Aplington-Parkersburg – 2 (21-18, 21-11)
Vs. Webster City – 0
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Tournament
Eagle Grove – 0
@ Clarion-Goldfield-Dows – 2 (22-20, 21-15)
South Hamilton – 2 (21-13, 12-21, 15-9)
@ Clarion-Goldfield-Dows – 1
Clear Lake – 2 (21-11, 21-10)
@ Clarion-Goldfield-Dows – 0
North Butler – 2 (11-21, 21-19, 15-7)
@ Clarion-Goldfield-Dows – 1
Estherville Lincoln Central – 1
@ Clarion-Goldfield-Dows – 2 (21-7, 19-21, 15-12)
North Butler – 1
Vs. South Hamilton – 2 (22-24, 21-12, 15-10)
North Butler – 0
Vs. Estherville Lincoln Central – 2 (21-18, 21-18)
North Butler – 2 (21-19, 20-22, 15-7)
Vs. Eagle Grove – 1
North Butler – 0
Vs. Clear Lake – 2 (21-14, 21-15)
Ankeny Centennial Tournament
#6 (2A) Dike-New Hartford – 2
Vs. West Des Moines Valley – 0
#6 (2A) Dike-New Hartford – 2
Vs. Bettendorf – 0
#6 (2A) Dike-New Hartford – 0
@ Ankeny Centennial – 2
Garner Hayfield Ventura Tournament
West Fork – 2 (11-21, 21-15, 15-12)
Vs. North Union – 1
West Fork – 2 (21-23, 21-11, 15-7)
Vs. Northwood-Kensett – 1
West Fork – 1
Vs. North Iowa – 2 (21-6, 13-21, 13-15)
Fort Dodge Man Arrested on Franklin County Warrant
A Fort Dodge man was in custody Friday morning in Hampton after being arrested on a Franklin County warrant on Thursday. According to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, 44-year-old Rodney Mrozek Jr. was transported from the Webster
Grassley Outlines School Year Policy Changes
As students head back to class, Iowa House Speaker Pat Grassley is pointing to several new education policies he says will affect the 2025–2026 school year. In his most recent newsletter, Grassley says the Legislature approved a
Foggy Start, Pleasant Finish to August in Northern Iowa
Drivers across northern Iowa dealt with patchy dense fog early Saturday morning, with visibility dropping to under a mile in some areas. The National Weather Service advised motorists to use low-beam headlights and allow extra time on
Ackerman, Patricia “Trish” of Hubbard – Celebration of Life Sept. 6
Celebration of Life for 54-year-old, Patricia “Trish” Ackerman of Hubbard will be Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. at Zion United Church in Hubbard. A time of fellowship will follow the service at the Hubbard Golf
Steenblock, Margaret J. of Belmond – Funeral service Sept. 2
Funeral service for 78-year-old, Margaret J. Steenblock of Belmond will be Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Belmond. Burial will be in the Amsterdam Cemetery in Belmond. Visitation will be Monday,
McLaughlin, Cheryl of Belmond – Mass of Christian Burial Sept. 2
Mass of Christian Burial for 82-year-old, Cheryl McLaughlin of Belmond will be Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Belmond. Burial will be in the St. Francis Xavier Catholic
First Bank Hampton Prepares for Major Technology & Security Upgrades
Changes are coming to First Bank Hampton in September as the bank rolls out a long-planned software and technology upgrade. With the banking industry evolving rapidly, the bank is committed to staying ahead of the curve when
Grundy Center capitalizes on opportunities for Week 1 win over Aplington-Parkersburg
The Grundy Center football team made clutch plays in big moments, and pulled away for a 35-13 win over Aplington-Parkersburg in Friday’s Week 1 game at Spartan Stadium, as aired on 99 The Wave. Each team moved