Editing Grundy Center, Iowa

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|official_name            = Grundy Center, Iowa
|settlement_type          = [[City]]
|motto                    = "The Good Life"<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.grundycentergoodlife.com/|title= Grundy Center, Iowa|publisher= Grundy Center, Iowa|access-date= August 29, 2012|archive-date= August 15, 2012|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120815231627/http://www.grundycentergoodlife.com/|url-status= dead}}</ref>
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|subdivision_name2        = [[Grundy County, Iowa|Grundy]]
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|population_total         = 2796
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|blank_info               = 19-33195
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|website                  = {{URL|http://www.grundycenter.com/}}
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'''Grundy Center''' is a city in [[Grundy County, Iowa]], United States. The population was 2,796 at the time of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], a 7.7% increase from 2,596 at the 2000 census.<ref name=cen2020>{{cite web |title=2020 Census State Redistricting Data |url=https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial/2020/data/01-Redistricting_File--PL_94-171/Iowa/ |website=census.gov |publisher=United states Census Bureau |access-date=12 August 2021}}</ref> Grundy Center is also the [[county seat]] of Grundy County. 
Grundy Center is part of the [[Waterloo-Cedar Falls metropolitan area]].

==Places of interest==
Often simply called "Grundy", the town has three public education centers. Kindergarten through fourth grade is in the primary building, while grade levels 5-12 are located at the Jr-Sr High School. The community preschool is located in the former middle school building just next to the current primary building. The [[YMCA]] and early childhood center also share that building. The city of Grundy Center also has three public parks, Bel Pre, Orion, and Liberty Park. Located just south of the Liberty Park is the city swimming pool, that is open only in the summer months. The Herbert Quick School House is a historic building in Grundy Center, located within Orion city park.

==History==
Grundy Center was incorporated on April 17, 1877,<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.city-data.com/city/Grundy-Center-Iowa.html |title= Grundy Center, Iowa |publisher= City-Data.com |access-date=August 29, 2012}}</ref> and was named for the county, which was named for [[Felix Grundy]], congressman and senator from [[Tennessee]].<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=7359|title= Profile for Grundy Center, Iowa, IA|publisher= ePodunk|access-date= August 29, 2012|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20130209140122/http://www.epodunk.com/cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=7359|archive-date= February 9, 2013|url-status= dead}}</ref>

==Education==
[[Grundy Center Community School District]] operates area public schools.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://educateiowa.gov/sites/files/ed/documents/FY20_GRUNDY%20CENTER.pdf|title=Grundy Center|publisher=[[Iowa Department of Education]]|access-date=2020-04-05}}</ref> In 2023, Grundy Center Middle School was recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a Blue Ribbon School winner. Grundy Center Middle School is recognized as an Iowa High Performing School in a number of federal and state performance measures.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://educateiowa.gov/article/congratulations-blue-ribbon-school-winner-grundy-center-middle-school|title= Congratulations, Blue Ribbon School winner Grundy Center Middle School!|publisher=[[IA Dept of Ed]]|access-date=2022-12-13}}</ref>

==Athletics==
Since 2019, the Spartans have made five consecutive state title-game appearances and have won two state championships over the past two years, last year's was in Class A before moving up to 1A in 2023.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.desmoinesregister.com/restricted/?return=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.desmoinesregister.com%2Fstory%2Fsports%2Fhigh-school%2F2023%2F11%2F16%2Fiowa-high-school-football-championship-class-1a-ihsaa-mfl-marmac-vs-grundy-center-score-recap%2F71592628007%2F#:~:text=Since%202019%2C%20the%20Spartans%20have,up%20to%201A%20in%202023.|title= Grundy Center dominates MFL MarMac for Iowa high school football championship|publisher=[[Des Moines Register]]|access-date=2022-12-13}}</ref>
In 2023, Grundy Center Freshman Judd Jirovsky made history in Iowa High School golf with an impressive state performance. During the first round, Jirovsky shot an incredible 8 under par 63, followed by a 3 under par 68, earning him the 2A State medalist honors. This outstanding achievement set an all-class record of 11 under par 131.
In addition to Jirovsky's individual victory, the Grundy Center boys' team also took home the Class 2A State title, with a record-breaking score of 597. This marks the fourth State team title for the Spartans in school history.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.kwwl.com/news/jirovsky-and-grundy-center-breaks-2a-state-records-in-winning-title/article_2f6890f0-f9da-11ed-a40c-0bb845d13521.html|title= Jirovsky and Grundy Center Breaks 2A State records in Winning Title|publisher=[[KWWL]]|access-date=2022-12-13}}</ref> Also in 2023, the girls' golf team from Grundy Center won the 15th overall state championship, with Abbie Lindeman taking the individual medalist title.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://wcfcourier.com/sports/high-school/golf/girls-state-golf-grundy-center-wins-15th-title-abbie-lindeman-1a-state-medalist/article_968c4c56-fc17-11ed-9441-a30c41a98ac0.html|title= Girls' state golf: Grundy Center wins 15th title, Abbie Lindeman 1A state medalist|publisher=[[Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier]]|access-date=2022-12-13}}</ref>

==Geography==

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|2.53|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=2012-05-11 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=2012-01-25 }}</ref>

===Climate===

According to the [[Köppen Climate Classification]] system, Grundy Center has a [[hot-summer humid continental climate]], abbreviated "Dfa" on climate maps.

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|location = Grundy Center, Iowa, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1893–present
|single line = Yes
|collapsed = Y
|Jan record high F = 66
|Feb record high F = 70
|Mar record high F = 89
|Apr record high F = 96
|May record high F = 106
|Jun record high F = 106
|Jul record high F = 107
|Aug record high F = 108
|Sep record high F = 101
|Oct record high F = 94
|Nov record high F = 80
|Dec record high F = 73
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|Jan avg record high F = 46.9
|Feb avg record high F = 52.3
|Mar avg record high F = 70.1
|Apr avg record high F = 81.6
|May avg record high F = 87.9
|Jun avg record high F = 91.9
|Jul avg record high F = 92.5
|Aug avg record high F = 90.8
|Sep avg record high F = 89.4
|Oct avg record high F = 83.4
|Nov avg record high F = 67.8
|Dec avg record high F = 52.6
|year avg record high F = 94.2

|Jan high F = 26.1
|Feb high F = 30.7
|Mar high F = 44.1
|Apr high F = 58.7
|May high F = 70.4
|Jun high F = 80.0
|Jul high F = 82.9
|Aug high F = 80.9
|Sep high F = 75.1
|Oct high F = 61.9
|Nov high F = 45.4
|Dec high F = 32.1
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|Jan mean F = 17.4
|Feb mean F = 21.7
|Mar mean F = 34.2
|Apr mean F = 47.1
|May mean F = 59.3
|Jun mean F = 69.7
|Jul mean F = 72.7
|Aug mean F = 70.2
|Sep mean F = 62.8
|Oct mean F = 50.2
|Nov mean F = 35.8
|Dec mean F = 23.6
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|Jan low F = 8.7
|Feb low F = 12.7
|Mar low F = 24.3
|Apr low F = 35.5
|May low F = 48.3
|Jun low F = 59.5
|Jul low F = 62.4
|Aug low F = 59.6
|Sep low F = 50.6
|Oct low F = 38.4
|Nov low F = 26.2
|Dec low F = 15.1
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|Jan avg record low F = -14.3
|Feb avg record low F = -9.3
|Mar avg record low F = 2.1
|Apr avg record low F = 21.2
|May avg record low F = 33.4
|Jun avg record low F = 46.4
|Jul avg record low F = 51.0
|Aug avg record low F = 49.2
|Sep avg record low F = 35.6
|Oct avg record low F = 22.5
|Nov avg record low F = 9.1
|Dec avg record low F = -6.2
|year avg record low F = -18.0

|Jan record low F = -32
|Feb record low F = -34
|Mar record low F = -28
|Apr record low F = -1
|May record low F = 20
|Jun record low F = 35
|Jul record low F = 40
|Aug record low F = 37
|Sep record low F = 20
|Oct record low F = -5
|Nov record low F = -14
|Dec record low F = -27
|year record low F =

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|Jan precipitation inch = 0.83
|Feb precipitation inch = 0.98
|Mar precipitation inch = 1.88
|Apr precipitation inch = 3.88
|May precipitation inch = 4.89
|Jun precipitation inch = 5.65
|Jul precipitation inch = 4.43
|Aug precipitation inch = 4.80
|Sep precipitation inch = 3.28
|Oct precipitation inch = 2.88
|Nov precipitation inch = 1.88
|Dec precipitation inch = 1.44
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|Feb snow inch = 5.9
|Mar snow inch = 3.9
|Apr snow inch = 1.4
|May snow inch = 0.0
|Jun snow inch = 0.0
|Jul snow inch = 0.0
|Aug snow inch = 0.0
|Sep snow inch = 0.0
|Oct snow inch = 0.3
|Nov snow inch = 2.1
|Dec snow inch = 9.5
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|Jan precipitation days = 5.5
|Feb precipitation days = 5.8
|Mar precipitation days = 6.8
|Apr precipitation days = 10.3
|May precipitation days = 11.6
|Jun precipitation days = 11.2
|Jul precipitation days = 8.6
|Aug precipitation days = 8.9
|Sep precipitation days = 8.0
|Oct precipitation days = 7.9
|Nov precipitation days = 6.5
|Dec precipitation days = 6.5

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|Feb snow days = 4.3
|Mar snow days = 2.2
|Apr snow days = 0.8
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|Jun snow days = 0.0
|Jul snow days = 0.0
|Aug snow days = 0.0
|Sep snow days = 0.0
|Oct snow days = 0.2
|Nov snow days = 1.5
|Dec snow days = 4.7

|source 1 = NOAA<ref name=NOAA>
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|url = https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/us-climate-normals/#dataset=normals-monthly&timeframe=30&location=IA&station=USC00133487
|publisher = National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
|title = U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access
|access-date = July 25, 2022
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|date = July 2022
|source 2 = National Weather Service<ref name = NOWData>
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|publisher = National Weather Service
|title = NOAA Online Weather Data
|access-date = July 25, 2022
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}}

==Demographics==
{{Historical populations
|type= USA
|align= left
|width= 20%
|state= Iowa
|shading= 
|percentages= 
|1880|950
|1890|1161
|1900|1322
|1910|1354
|1920|1749
|1930|1793
|1940|2012
|1950|2135
|1960|2403
|1970|2712
|1980|2880
|1990|2491
|2000|2596
|2010|2706
|2020|2796
|source={{center|U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref><ref name=cen2020/>}}|footnote=Source: {{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|title=U.S. Census website|access-date=2020-03-28}}
}}
[[File:Grundy CenterIowaPopPlot.png|thumb|left|alt=The population of Grundy Center, Iowa from US census data|The population of Grundy Center, Iowa from US census data]]

===2020 census===
As of the [[United States census|census]] of 2020,<ref>{{cite web |title=2020 Census |url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census/decade/2020/2020-census-main.html |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}</ref> there were 2,796 people, 1,201 households, and 757 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was 1,088.1 inhabitants per square mile (420.1/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 1,281 housing units at an average density of 498.5 per square mile (192.5/km<sup>2</sup>). The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States census|racial]] makeup of the city was 95.9% [[White Americans|White]], 0.6% [[African Americans|Black or African American]], 0.2% [[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]], 0.4% [[Asian Americans|Asian]], 0.0% [[Pacific Islander Americans|Pacific Islander]], 0.4% from other races and 2.6% from two or more races. [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] persons of any race comprised 1.2% of the population.

Of the 1,201 households, 27.6% of which had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 6.3% were cohabitating couples, 30.1% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present and 14.6% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present. 37.0% of all households were non-families. 33.0% of all households were made up of individuals, 18.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.

The median age in the city was 42.0 years. 25.3% of the residents were under the age of 20; 4.3% were between the ages of 20 and 24; 23.7% were from 25 and 44; 22.1% were from 45 and 64; and 24.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.7% male and 53.3% female.

===2010 census===
At the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]] there were 2,706 people in 1,162 households, including 739 families, in the city. The population density was {{convert|1069.6|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 1,256 housing units at an average density of {{convert|496.4|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2010 census|racial makup]] of the city was 98.6% White, 0.2% African American, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.4%.<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2012-05-11}}</ref>

Of the 1,162 households 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.8% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.4% were non-families. 32.4% of households were one person and 17.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.86.

The median age was 42.9 years. 22.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.1% were from 25 to 44; 25.3% were from 45 to 64; and 22.7% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.3% male and 53.7% female.

===2000 census===
At the [[2000 United States Census|2000 census]] there were 2,596 people in 1,103 households, including 737 families, in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,058.9|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 1,176 housing units at an average density of {{convert|479.7|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2000 census|racial makup]] of the city was 99.23% White, 0.04% African American, 0.15% Asian, and 0.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.54%.<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref>

Of the 1,103 households 26.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.8% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.1% were non-families. 30.5% of households were one person and 18.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.83.

22.4% are under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 22.9% from 25 to 44, 23.0% from 45 to 64, and 25.5% 65 or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.0 males.

The median household income was $37,222 and the median family income was $46,223. Males had a median income of $32,414 versus $23,788 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,859. About 3.8% of families and 4.5% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 2.0% of those under age 18 and 7.4% of those age 65 or over.

==Media==
''[[The Grundy Register]]'' was formed in 1923, and is a weekly newspaper published in Grundy Center.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://thegrundyregister.com/index1.htm |title= The Grundy Register |publisher= The Grundy Register |access-date= August 29, 2012 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120808051506/http://thegrundyregister.com/index1.htm |archive-date= August 8, 2012 |url-status= dead }}</ref>

==Notable people==

*[[Elisha Avery Crary]], United States district judge
*[[Joel Crisman|Joe Crisman]], American football guard/center for Tampa Bay Buccaneers
*[[T. Cooper Evans]], politician
*[[Ziggy Hasbrook]], American professional baseball player for Chicago White Sox
*[[Daniel Kerr (politician)|Daniel Kerr]], politician
*[[W. L. Mooty]], Lieutenant Governor of Iowa from 1961 until 1965
*[[J. Morris Rea]], Iowa Senator 
*[[Clarence Slifer]], Academy Award-winning American special effects artist
*[[Harvey Tschirgi]], United States Marine with the rank of brigadier general
*[[Robert Hugh Willoughby]], classical flutist
*[[Ed Wilson]], chief meteorologist for [[WHO-DT]]

==See also==
{{Portal|Iowa}}
* [[Ziggy Hasbrook]]
* [[Herbert Quick]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons}}<!-- for current and future use if material is uploaded -->
*[http://www.grundycenter.com City website]
*[http://www.thegrundyregister.com Grundy Register]

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