MASON CITY – An employee of Matt Dodge Insurance has slammed NorthIowaToday.com and has implored others not to visit the site.
Lisa Grouette, who works for Matt Dodge Insurance as a Licensed Agency Specialist, said late Friday evening on August 2nd, 2013 to “Stop going to that website!!”
Grouette was commenting on Facebook along with others about a story published in NorthIowaToday.com – that included video – where her boss Matt Dodge (a Mason City Human Rights Commissioner) ripped Human Rights Commission Chairman Dean Genth for “chastising” him. The story was “shared” on Facebook by Matt Dodge’s wife – Christina Reynolds Dodge – and several others were also commenting on the story. The comments left on Facebook were very supportive of Matt Dodge and some were simply making fun of some comments left below the story by NIT readers.
But Matt Dodge’s employee Lisa Grouette seemed especially angry at NIT.
“I could buy a Ouija board, hold a seance, conjure the spirit of my dead Uncle Frank, and get a more accurate account of the local news,” she said on the message board.
“Every time you click that site,” Grouette continued, “self-purported martyr puts a dollar in his pocket. So stop. Do it for Uncle Frank.”
NIT Publisher Matt Marquardt was made aware of the comments Saturday morning by another NIT reader.
“I was shocked and saddened that Ms. Grouette harbors such hostility and anger towards not only my business, but apparently me, personally,” Marquardt said.
“I recently purchased insurance with Mr. Dodge,” Marquardt continued. “Lisa emailed me about finalizing my policy and she was very nice. I do know that Mr. Dodge was quite upset with me immediately after that for disclosing to the public in a story that he had taken a case he had before the Mason City Human Rights Commission all the way to a federal agency in Kansas City. That was disclosed as our Mayor and Council were approving him to serve on the MCHRC. He summoned me to his office and chastised me for writing that. Perhaps that issue has been talked about at greater length at his office.”
And now she runs the Globe, and we see what’s happening there. The post below about the paper relocating to a small building is creepily prophetic.
Everyone has skeletons in their closet. Who gave you the right to do this. This is not cool at all. What someone says on their own facebook page is one thing. Only people on her friends list can see it .Even though this is public record most people dont spend their time purposely trying to hurt others. Pretty disappointed in ya Matt.
One of her friends took the screenshot and sent the rant to me at the time of the incident. I am certainly not “friends” with this person although I do really feel sorry for her and her obvious rage and financial/legal issues. You should be much more disappointed in her for failing herself. And you are right, most people do not lash out at others, but due to her blind, insane loyalty to her insurance man boss (who apparently doesn’t pay her enough) she purposely and without provocation attacked me and my business. At that point, I AM involved, and will be, until she issues an apology.
Facebook is a public forum, just like NIT is. If Matt M can see it, he has the right to use it and if it was copied and pasted, that’s the chance you take. If you don’t want it known, or quoted, don’t say it on a public site.
@?-Exactly right.
Thanks, LVS. I meant to add also that if the young lady attacks somebody, she should expect a counterattack. If you can’t take that, you have the option not to attack people, then you won’t have to worry about it. Find a different way to suck up to your boss.
Filings
Title: CONVERGENCE RECEIVABLES VS LISA GROUETTE
Case: 02171 SCSC048686 (CERRO GORDO)
Citation Number:
Event Filed By Filed Create Date Last Updated Action Date
OTHER EVENT 09/15/2014 09/17/2014 09/17/2014
Comments: RETURNED MAIL;E-FILING NONCOMPLIANCE LETTER
NONCOMPLIANCE NOTICE E-REGISTRATION 09/05/2014 09/05/2014 09/05/2014
EXECUTION – GENERAL GROUETTE LISA SUE 09/05/2014 09/05/2014 09/05/2014
PRAECIPE LITOW CHARLES L 09/05/2014 09/05/2014 09/05/2014
Comments: LINN COUNTY
NOTICE 09/04/2014 09/04/2014 09/04/2014
CONVERSION ORDER WILKE HONORABLE KURT L 09/04/2014 09/04/2014 09/04/2014
ORDER FOR JUDGMENT WAGENAAR RONALD JAMES 04/29/2010 04/29/2010 04/29/2010
Comments: AGAINST DEFT
NOTICE OF HEARING – SMALL CLAIMS 04/23/2010 04/23/2010 04/23/2010
Comments: 4-29-10 @ 1:00 P.M.
MOTION FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT LITOW CHARLES L 04/23/2010 04/23/2010 04/23/2010
RETURN OF ORIGINAL NOTICE 04/20/2010 04/20/2010 04/20/2010
Comments: SERVED 3-31-10
SMALL CLAIMS ORIGINAL NOTICE 03/29/2010 03/30/2010 03/30/2010
Comments: $1297.48 FAILURE TO MAKE PAYMENTS CG CO SHERIFF
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION FORMS 03/29/2010 03/30/2010 03/30/2010
VERIFICATION OF ACCT HAS BEEN FILED 03/29/2010 03/30/2010 03/30/2010
UNPAID: $1,398.98
————–
Filings
Title: MERCY MEDICAL CENTER VS LISA GROUETTE
Case: 02171 SCSC052440 (CERRO GORDO)
Citation Number:
Event Filed By Filed Create Date Last Updated Action Date
JUDGMENT DEFAULT WAGENAAR RONALD JAMES 09/19/2013 09/23/2013 09/23/2013
Comments: AGAINST DEFT
MOTION FOR DEFAULT JUDGMENT PECH CHRISTOPHER E 09/16/2013 09/18/2013 09/18/2013
RETURN OF ORIGINAL NOTICE 09/03/2013 09/04/2013 09/04/2013
Comments: $17.00 PAID BY PECH
VERIFICATION OF ACCT HAS BEEN FILED PECH CHRISTOPHER E 08/21/2013 08/23/2013 08/23/2013
SMALL CLAIMS ORIGINAL NOTICE 08/21/2013 08/23/2013 08/23/2013
Comments: $3125.60 MEDICAL CG SO
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THIS ONE ONLY TOOK 7 YEARS TO RESOLVE:
Filings
Title: H & R VS LISA GROUETTE
Case: 02171 SCSC038580 (CERRO GORDO)
Citation Number:
Event Filed By Filed Create Date Last Updated Action Date
RELEASE – SATISFACTION HILL THOMAS C 03/05/2010 03/05/2010 03/05/2010
Comments: *JDT RELEASED
RETURN OF SERVICE – EXECUTION 03/04/2010 03/05/2010 03/05/2010
Comments: CG CO SHERIFF RETURNED UNSATISFIED, ACCURED COSTS
EXECUTION – GENERAL GROUETTE LISA SUE 02/08/2010 02/08/2010 03/05/2010
PRAECIPE 02/08/2010 02/08/2010 02/08/2010
Comments: CG CO SHERIFF
RETURN OF SERVICE – EXECUTION 11/03/2009 11/03/2009 11/03/2009
Comments: CG CO SHERIFF RETURNED UNSERVED & UNSATISFIED N/C
EXECUTION – GENERAL GROUETTE LISA SUE 06/15/2009 06/15/2009 11/03/2009
PRAECIPE 06/15/2009 06/15/2009 06/15/2009
Comments: CG CO SHERIFF
ORDER CONDEMNING FUNDS BIEBESHEIMER CHARLES 05/15/2009 05/18/2009 05/18/2009
RETURN OF SERVICE – EXECUTION 05/15/2009 05/15/2009 05/15/2009
Comments: $767.50 CG CO SHERIFF
EXECUTION – GENERAL GROUETTE LISA SUE 12/29/2008 12/29/2008 05/15/2009
PRAECIPE 12/29/2008 12/29/2008 12/29/2008
Comments: CG CO SHERIFF
RETURN OF SERVICE – EXECUTION CERRO GORDO COUNTY SHERIFF 09/04/2003 09/04/2003 09/04/2003
Comments: UNSATISFIED N/C
EXECUTION – GENERAL 05/20/2003 05/20/2003 09/04/2003
Comments: Execution General
PRAECIPE 05/19/2003 05/20/2003 05/20/2003
Comments: CGCS
ORDER FOR JUDGMENT WEILAND COLLEEN 04/02/2003 04/02/2003 04/02/2003
Comments: AGAINST DEFT. CC: HILL,DEFT
OTHER EVENT 03/31/2003 03/31/2003 03/31/2003
Comments: REQUEST FOR DEFAULT JDT
RETURN OF ORIGINAL NOTICE 03/17/2003 03/18/2003 03/18/2003
Comments: SERVED LISA GROUETTE 3/05/03 ANS DATE 3/25/03
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION FORMS 03/03/2003 03/04/2003 03/04/2003
SMALL CLAIMS ORIGINAL NOTICE 03/03/2003 03/04/2003 03/04/2003
Comments: $1,043.89 MERCY CGCS
are you saying that Lisa has enough of her own problems to worry about?
To “John” who is mad at Matt Dodge for the way the insurance company settled: That is the way of insurance business! It is not like Matt sits at his office and arbitrarily decides who gets paid and how much! My mom went under the train trestle by Cenex many years ago while a train was overhead. A rock flew down, broke her windshield, insurance paid 70% said she was 30% at fault for “being there.” Insurance agents are just that “agents” of the company.
So someone please clarify the whole, big picture here for me? The story itself is about the employee disparaging NIT. I got that. These comments on the other hand are slamming Matt Dodge and talking about him “making a fool of himself” and his “motivation?”
What “motivations?” What “making a fool of himself?” I have no idea what this references….
Did your facebook friend James Crimmings send you, Renee? Shouldn’t you be working harder at your government job? Bet Matt appreciates you taking time out of your work day to read and comment on NIT. Where do my tax dollars go, again?
Matt’s good friend….Focus! This is not about me, but thanks for your concern. I don’t even get your question about James Crimmings? I am asking for further explanation about a story of which I seem to only have partial information. I don’t even have an opinion on this, that’s my point. I just need more info. If you (or someone else) can provide, I would appreciate it.
Matt’s good friend..Facebook?! Not on, in or interested in it. Work? Yeah, it’s called a lunch break. Fact checks, they are important. Basically your whole post was pointless.
Stomping all over our constitutionally protected freedom of speech is a really wise way to grow your readership. The toilet paper I used this morning has better material on it that North Iowa Today. And to think this ass hat wants to run for the city counsel…
Stomping on? James, my friend, NIT is wide open. I even allow nasty remarks like yours to grace the pixels of NIT. As for “growing your readership” we’re doing great, glad you asked. Tens of thousands of unique visitors each month. Thanks for sharing your bodily functions with the world, James. Classy, my good friend. Appreciate you stopping by NIT, nonetheless, and I’m sure you will find it irresistible and become a daily reader.
James Crimmings, welcome to NIT, we value your readership.
Oh, so this isn’t a legitimate news site? My bad. I guess I should have known by the poorly written articles and sub par content all over the site. The only things worth reading are the national stories written by… Well, anyone other than you. However, I do have to thank you for posting a very sexy picture of me. Kudos for doing research for the first time in your life and finding me on Facebook. I’m truly inspired. But I do want to in all seriousness say something to you Matt: why don’t you try to contribute to the North Iowa community in a positive way? It seems to me that creating a forum to slice and dice each other through innuendo, half truths and BS isn’t a good way to create a positive or more educated community. Oh, and another thing. If you are so thin skinned that you need to attack anyone that disagrees with you, doesn’t like your little web site or leaves a comment that you don’t like, I HIGHLY suggest that you rethink going into public office. The city counsel doesn’t need a headache like you. You’re just not cut out for it.
Matt was right! This goofy toilet paper fella came back, and it was just a couple hours later. NIT pulls in the readers from all over the nation… I think JC lives in the Twin Cities. NIT puts a spell on people, they just can’t resist. But how can I talk, I’m here 3-4 times a day myself, haha!
Crap like this is why State Farm refused to give the franchise to Dodge when grandpa died. The old man would roll over in his grave if he knew what was going on with the Dodge name now.
Ha…. You really think you have the “freedom of speech” on Facebook??? Wow, think again. You don’t own it, they LET you post on it. Read your terms of service for Facebook and you’ll see what I mean.
Someone before me posted it already, but if you post anything on Facebook, you just told the world. Matt has the right to be pissed, but will be waiting a LONG time if he ever wants an “I’m sorry” out of that person. It’s just not a part of her personality.
UPDATE!!!!!!!!!! August 7, 2013
Mayor Bookmeyer is seen going into Matt Dodge’s insurance office FREQUENTLY!
Matt, you are being used…..
Don’t do businees with Matt Dodge. I had car insurance with him and he would not help me with a claim. I had a collision with a truck that ran a yeild sight from the left of me, so I had right of way x 2. Since the other driver also had American Family, they ruled it 50/50 and I had to pay for someone running a yeald sign on Kentucky.
Matt Dodge would not stand up for me and was nasty, he sent me a note and said, “find someone else to do your insurance if you are not happy.” I did and am very happy with State Farm. Matt Dodge screwed me out of well over $2,000 not to mention the premiums I paid for the coverage that was suposed to protect me.
Stay away from this guy and this insurance agency. If you love American Family Insurance, (I Don’t, but would go to Scott on South Federal in the ISU building.)
Wow do it for uncle frank…stay Classy!
What is great about this site is being able to see how others are thinking and feeling about a particular issue.
It’s also a fantastic way for others to describe how they interpret what is being said. I find that most of the time people are spot on, when they read between the lines.
This site is the NO SPIN ZONE! That is what REALLY has your skirt in a bunch….
You elitists don’t give the readers on NIT enough credit for their incite.
I personally enjoy the comments on NIT. Some are ‘spot on’ as you say while others are obviously for pure entertainment. Intelligent people can tell the difference; ignorant people with thin skins tend to wig out and overreact and that is even more humorous. I bet Matt has a heck of a time as the puppetmaster here on NIT making people react all the time. The stories here are much more interesting than any other local websites, by a long ways. I think this site has been around for 2-3 years and it is quite a phenomenon now.
It is becoming more and more common. With the openness of the internet and the ability to get all the facts on the table, regardless of how it is said, we are witnessing the demise of the falsely printed word. People are on to them.
Look at how many mainstream news magazines have closed their doors.
One of the biggest events in Mason City is the loss of the Globe Gazette’s credibility. The big shots over at the Globe are just passing time until they can retire, comfortably.
Prediction: The Globe Gazette will downsize into a smaller location – probably a former fast food restaurant building like Fazoli’s. The newspaper product itself will continue to shrink until it is so small you won’t even be able to line your birdcage with it. Any remaining talented people will be shown the door. They will be replaced by freelancers and minimum wagers + $1 – $2. Once ole Howard Query retires the BBQ Bash will give it a go for one or two more years then it will be up in smoke, no pun intended.
ds and supertall asked? “And this is news why?
To answer your question:
People’s behavior is news! It shows their character, intent, their agenda, and just how much they really respect the wishes of others.
Clearly, this is important. While you may not call it news, I understand that, but it is still informative and worthy of print.
If you think this is something here on NIT you should check our other web sites. This is common place reporting in Europe. The media in the USA has been under such strict propaganda guidelines, the American people never get the truth of the news.
You are upset because of the exposures behind the motivation of people like Matt Dodge.
THAT IS CLEARLY NEWS!
Why is this news
This site is mostly for gossip purposes and community entertainment. Ya, there’s a news involved but the reader needs to separate the chaff from the wheat.
I do enjoy this site, but it is not for news. Just entertainment purposes.
This so-called “news” site is all about making news instead of reporting news. You (NIT) are NOT the news.
Hey Al do you want a job here as Editor-in-Chief? No? Well until then I’ll decide what the news is and you can continue to read. Sound ok? Peace.
wow matt is such a classy guy..
Matt M should call/write American Family and complain about Matt Dodge’s chastisement of him, not really the way a customer should be treated.
I was taught as a child that when someone apologize to someone and they accept the apologe that they are to move on and not keep bring it up. What Matt Dodge did at the meeting was to try to embarrass Dean. Matt was just waiting for the opportunity to say something about the grathering at the park. It should be shame on Matt! As for his employee sticking up for him who wouldn’t stick up for their boss? If she disagree with him she sure wouldn’t put it on here.
Not at all sure who “Uncle Frank” is but boy, what a sloppy way to pay tribute to the deceased. The man must be rolling over in his grave. Not too classy a move young lady.
Matt was seriously wrong when he brought up the email that he had already gotten an apology for from Dean Genth. He just wanted to sensationalize it for some reason. So, now the employee comes back like an idiot and whips NIT for some reason.
Why don’t these people grow up!!! GEt a life and stick to being mean spirited snobs and leave the rest of the world alone….
I mean Matt Dodge– not Matt Marquardt!!!
Hey Matt this broad sure is angry at you maybe her boss doesn’t want to be in the news even though he’s a public official im sure you found her post funny
It just show how far these people will go to discredit N.I.T. They just can’t stand it that the public has a chance to comment about their crookedness and shortcomings on N.I.T. Such small minded people as this are exactly why our city is in such a disarray. Instead of getting pissed at N.I.T they should be getting pissed at Dodge for making such a fool of himself in public. Just my opinion.
Well if you ran a news website you could throw out to the public all your disputes too……..immature, what’s next published text messages?
There is no dispute here. I found Ms. Grouette’s comments humorous and futile while utterly baseless and lacking class, yes, but I certainly believe she is entitled to her opinion. I wish Mr. Dodge and Ms. Grouette well with their insurance selling adventures and I hope they continue to read NIT everyday and talk about it a lot, just like thousands of other folks do.
^LIKE^
and this is news why??