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06/11/2026

🚴‍♂️ LAST CALL FOR VENDORS! 🚴‍♀️

Vendor applications for RAGBRAI 2026 in Grundy Center on Thursday, July 23, 2026 are closing soon!

If you'd like to be considered as a vendor for this exciting stop along the route, now is the time to apply. We’re looking for a great variety of vendors to help create an unforgettable experience for riders and visitors.

Apply ASAP:
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All applications will be reviewed, and applicants will be contacted regarding their status following the review process.

Don't miss your opportunity to be part of one of the biggest events of the summer. We can't wait to showcase local businesses, food, and more during RAGBRAI's visit to Grundy Center!

06/09/2026

RAGBRAI Riders Did You Know!?

Grundy had it's own mini RAGBRAI: GRABAG.

RAGBRAI has spawned countless other bicycle rides in the U.S., including the Grundy Register’s Annual Bicycling Across Grundy County (GRABAG) on August 11-12, 1979.

John Karras, one of the founders of RAGBRAI at the Des Moines Register and Tribune, gave his blessing to the idea of GRABAG and even suggested its name. Starting in Grundy Center, 60 participants biked 93 miles “through every major town as well as a minor one,” The Grundy Register wrote.

06/06/2026

🚴‍♀️ We Need Your Help to Make RAGBRAI Amazing! 🚴‍♂️

RAGBRAI is more than just a bike ride—it's a community effort that brings thousands of people together from across Iowa and beyond. As we get closer to the big week, we're looking for volunteers to help make the experience safe, welcoming, and memorable for everyone.

Whether you can spare a few hours or a full day, your time and energy can make a real difference. Volunteer opportunities are available for a variety of roles, and no special experience is required—just a positive attitude and a willingness to help!

By volunteering, you'll:
✅ Meet great people and be part of the RAGBRAI spirit
✅ Support riders and visitors from around the world
✅ Help showcase the hospitality our community is known for
✅ Create memories you'll be talking about long after the last bike rolls through town

If you've ever enjoyed a community event and wondered how it all comes together, this is your chance to be part of the team that makes the magic happen.

Interested in helping? Register at this link:

We are excited to welcome thousands of riders to our community on Thursday, July 23 as they pass through and experience why we are truly Living the Good Life in Grundy Center! To make this event a success, we are seeking volunteers from across the community to help support a variety of activities an...

06/05/2026

🐾 Dog lovers, this one’s for you! 🐾

Grundy Center Park Board members Lauren Lamp and Lexie Hach stopped by the Center RAGBRAI Pre Ride Meeting this morning to spread the word about our Dog Park Fundraiser happening during RAGBRAI!

On July 23, 2026, swing by our booth in Grundy Center and help us build a space where Auggie, Barkly, Reggie, Stephen, and all their furry friends can run, romp, and make new buddies.

💛 Free will donations welcome
🐶 Tail wags guaranteed
🌳 Future dog park dreams in the making

Let’s make Grundy Center even more pawsome!

📣 Stay tuned for more details!

06/04/2026

🚍 Riders, Buy This Bus! 🚍

Have you ever rolled through Iowa during RAGBRAI and thought:
"You know what would make this week even better? Owning an actual school bus."

Well, your chance has arrived.

🏫 Grundy Center Community Schools is selling TWO school buses! 🏫

These retired yellow legends have spent years transporting students safely and are now ready for their next adventure.

Whether you're dreaming of:
🚴 A RAGBRAI team support vehicle
🎉 The ultimate tailgating headquarters
🛠️ A DIY camper conversion
🎸 A rolling band bus
🍔 A future food truck
😎 Or simply becoming the coolest person in town
..these buses are ready for a second life.

06/04/2026

Grundy Center has a historic connection to UFOs dating back to the very beginning of the phenomenon.

When mysterious objects were first reported in 1947, they were commonly called “flying saucers.” That changed when Grundy Center native Edward J. Ruppelt coined the term “Unidentified Flying Object” — or UFO.

Capt. Ruppelt served in the U.S. Air Force and led the Air Force’s official investigation into unexplained aerial phenomena from 1951 to 1953. In 1956, he published The Report on Unidentified Flying Objects, a landmark book on the subject.

His work even inspired the 1957 film UFO: The True Story of Flying Saucers, in which Capt. Ruppelt played a prominent role.

A small Iowa town with a surprising place in UFO history.

06/02/2026

What Grundy may lack in lakes, hills and forests, it makes up for with its rich top 10 inches of earth.

Soil productivity in Iowa is measured by a Corn Suitability Rating (0-100) called CSR2. Soils of Grundy Prairie (Grundy County), with a SR2 score of 86.9, are rated second among Iowa counties.

The six counties bordering Grundy average 75.6, which is 11.3 points lower than Grundy County.