Grant County Blog

It seems like everyone has been telling me that I had to try Ivanhoe’s in Upland. So this week I made the drive from Marion to Upland to see what the big deal is. My first clue was that the parking lot was PACKED. On a Tuesday night. A rainy Tuesday night. Of course I was immediately tempted by the

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What a terrific event! The folks at the CSA do a wonderful job serving our community all year long and the Go Karts race is the time for the community to support the CSA. I was drafted by Karen Niverson, director of the Convention & Visitors Bureau (& my boss), to drive the CVB cart this year. I

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As someone who has been in Grant County for only a few months, I am constantly amazed by the positive energy from those I meet. It seems that most everyone has a positive comment or a helpful hint. I am having a great time learning the area and finding places to go. As someone who rarely has time

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When I travel I always pick up a local arts and entertainment guide at the airport, my hotel or in a restaurant at my destination. Flipping through the pages I am often amazed by (and sometimes envious of) the variety of performances and events offered in these communities. So one might imagine how

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