Our History:

Established in 2015, Grundy Center Historical Society is led by a dedicated group of directors and volunteers who are committed to its vision and purpose.

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Our Mission:

Knowing our past, connecting our future

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Our Vision:

We collect, preserve and share knowledge, memories and cultural materials significant to the history and identity of Grundy Center and the community of zip code 50638. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we seek and receive contributions, gifts, grants, devises, and bequests of real or personal property from individuals or other entities.

Our Passion:
+Building strong relationships with families, businesses, organizations, schools and other public entities as committed shared guardians of their irreplaceable history and compelling personal and community stories.
+Inspiring local youths to discover their distinct heritage and to sustain a lifetime attachment to their hometown.
+ Gathering and sharing one story from every family that has ever called Grundy Center home.

Our Promise:
To be known for caring stewardship by our stakeholders, for enriching experiences by our visitors, for exceptional gratitude by our supporters; for audacious creativity by our fellow historical societies, and for an overall excellence matching the deep and productive soils in which our roots are planted.

Our Divine Inspiration:
"So I run-but not without a clear goal ahead of me." 1 Corinthians 9:26 (GWT)

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The Society's long-term goals are to- Establish financial stability.-Secure a permanent location where we can continue to host exhibits.- Create a "virtual" collection of stories and information that can be accessed at the museum and via the internet.

 

Our Goals: We also seek to provide service and ongoing financial support of the Herbert Quick Schoolhouse, which is owned by the City of Grundy Center and situated in Orion Park.

Current Directors are:
Roger Bockes
Mary Doak
Rosanne Gires
Loren Kruse
Kendra Lufkin
Kathy Zeiner

Matt Wikert

Marilyn Hawn

Neva Jordan

Pam McDowell

Lisa Bienfang

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Advisors:

Dave Robeson

JoEllen Wical

Doug Wical

Museum Curators:
Kathy Zeiner (GC Historical Museum)

Museum Docents:
Barb Melloy