Tori and Jim Riley of Jefferson, Dan and Brenda Chargo of Glidden, and Pete and Janet Lucas of Roscoe, IL, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their children, Catherine Chargo and Shane Lucas, both of Des Moines. Catherine graduated from Jefferson-Scranton High School in 2005 and from the University of Iowa with a bachelor of arts degree in history…
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Iowa State researches find relationship between food insecurity and depression
~by Matthew Leimkuehler A new study by an Iowa State University professor and student links food insecurity and maternal depression in rural America. “We wanted to look at the depressive level that mothers in rural areas were experiencing,” said Kim Greder, an associate professor in human development and family studies and ISU Extension and Outreach family life state specialist. “The…
Read MoreRams split home games vs the CMB Raiders
The Greene County Rams split home games Wednesday evening vs the CMB Raiders. In softball, the Rams prevailed 6-1 after putting together 13 hits, including three doubles, a triple and a home run. Junior Hannah Onken hit the homer in the fifth inning, after hitting a double in her turn at bat in the third inning. Junior Kayla Mobley had…
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Hagen, Rice – Dylan Hagen and Kurtis Rice, both of Jefferson, are among 18 Iowa Central Community College students who placed first in various competitions at the state SkillsUSA competition May 2. They will compete in the national SkillsUSA competition in Kansas City June 23-27. Hagen will compete in commercial baking and Rice will compete in welding. Hoskins, Gunn –…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
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Read MoreIt’s baby time!
Bardole – Jason and Allison Bardole of Wauwatosa, WI, are the parents of a son, Chase Alan, born May 15. He weighed 8 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 22 inches long. His brother Levi, 5, and his sister Kate, 3, welcomed him. Grandparents are Al and Susan Ziliak of Wauwatosa and Roy and Phyllis Bardole of Rippey.
Read MorePaton-Churdan honors 2014 graduates
Paton-Churdan High School honored members of the class of 2014 at a mentor/awards banquet May 19 at the Loren Shriver Community Center in Paton. Each senior invited and recognized someone who had a positive influence on him or her. The seniors introduced their mentors and read essays about that person’s role in his life.
Read MoreBell Tower Festival sponsors announced
The annual Bell Tower Festival relies on sponsors to assist in planning, providing volunteers, and for funding. With the theme Iowa’s Emerald County: There’s no place like home, sponsorship levels were made available at several levels. As of June 1, sponsors for the 35th annual Bell Tower Festival are: Emerald sponsors, $1,000 or more – Home State Bank, Peoples Trust…
Read MoreThe world is such a beautiful place and exists without our help
~a column by Colleen O’Brien The world’s storms and winds and sunshine and seasons roll over us and everything else like we’re not here. But it is humankind, not nature, that is the entity at fault for war, genocide, injustice, prejudice, obesity, the concreting of the world. The world itself – nature – is impartial in its daily behaviors, however…
Read MoreHolz, Ernst winners in the GOP; Erickson to face Baltimore for IA House seat
As expected, voter turnout in the primary election Tuesday was much higher among Republicans than Democrats. In Greene County, 768 voters – 11.38 percent of the registered voters – cast ballots. That figure included 607 ballots in the Republican primary and 161 ballots in the Democratic primary. Unofficial election results were released at 9:45 Tuesday night by the county auditor’s…
Read MorePlaza Stage offers full schedule of entertainment
The Plaza Stage will be the hub for activities as Bell Tower Festival organizers welcome munchkins of all ages to celebrate Iowa’s Emerald County: There’s no place like home. The schedule follows: Friday, June 13 6 pm – Flag Ceremony sponsored by the Elks Lodge on the Bell Tower Plaza. 6:50 – Presentation of the Colors by the VFW and…
Read MoreRippey gym renamed to honor Bill and Maybelle Wisecup
~by Mary Weaver One of the final acts of the East Greene board of education is the re-naming the Rippey gymnasium. While the classroom portion of the building will be razed soon, the gym will continue to be used by the Greene County Schools. In recognition of the $250,000 donation from the Wisecup estate, it will be called the William…
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