The Greene County Chamber announced earlier this week changes in its executive board for 2015. Executive board members are (from left) vice president John Brunow of All Ability Cycles, president Omega Sang of Wells Fargo Bank, treasurer Nikki Uebel of Peoples Trust & Savings Bank, and secretary Tori Riley of GreeneCountyNewsOnline.
Read MoreMonth: March 2015
Dates set for Greene County Reads discussions
Greene County librarians have announced dates for the 2015 Greene County Reads book discussions. This year’s selection is Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline. Discussions are slated for Thursday, April 16, at 9 am at the Churdan public library, at 2 pm at the Rippey public library, and at 7 pm at the Scranton public library. Jan Scharingson will once…
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Rippey News March 9, 2015 Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Rippey News March 9, 2015 Rippey Public Library New librarian, new hours Phone: 515.436.7714; Website: www.rippey.lib.ia.us; E-mail: rippeyli@windstream.net NEW HOURS: Monday 1-6 pm; Tuesday 1:40-5:30 pm; Wednesday 3 to 8 pm; Thursday 12-6 pm. Rippey welcomes their new librarian. In spite of problems with the septic…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending March 7
In Greene County district court during the week ending March 7 cases were initiated as follows: Joseph Virgil Peterson, 31, of Jefferson, operating while intoxicated- second offense; Charles Noah Thompson, 73, of Jefferson, domestic abuse assault causing injury; Jerry Dean Barker, 51, of Jefferson, possession of a firearm by a felon; and Andrew Lee Jensen, 32, of Jefferson, burglary-third degree,…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending March 7
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment for time served was entered March 4 against John Clifford Robinson of Jefferson on a charge of public intoxication. He must pay a $48 sheriff’s fee and $60 court costs. Court cases were initiated in magistrate court as follows: Lance Michael Ross of Grand Junction, theft-fifth degree; Charles Noah Thompson of Jefferson, obstruction…
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Tom and Gina Varley of Prairie du Sac, WI, announce the engagement of their daughter Danielle Varley to Kyle Orris, son of Pam Olerich and Don and Bonnie Orris of Jefferson. Dani is a 2006 graduate of Sauk Prairie High School and a 2010 graduate of Iowa State University in Ames with a bachelor of science degree in journalism. She is…
Read MoreIt’s time for daffodils to benefit American Cancer Society
Daffodils are returning as a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society via the Relay for Life. The NHS Stompers, Cancer Crusaders and the team from Greene County Medical Center are again partnering to sell bouquets of cut daffodils. Advance orders are being taken through March 20, with delivery beginning March 18.
Read MoreDonkey basketball coming to Paton-Churdan
What’s wilder than a rodeo and funnier than a circus? Some say it’s donkey basketball! The Paton-Churdan student council will host donkey basketball Wednesday, March 18, at 6:30 pm in the school gym. Four teams will compete in 4-on-4 basketball while riding domesticated donkeys. The donkeys will be provided Dairyland Donkey Ball LLC of Chippewa Falls, WI.
Read MoreIPTV documentary previews upcoming presentation, book discussions
Iowa Public Television will air the documentary “West by Orphan Train” today, March 8, at 1:05 pm and again this Tuesday, March 10, at 5:25 pm on IPTV World. Journalist Colleen Bradford Krantz of Adel is director, co-writer and co-producer of the documentary. She will speak about orphan trains in Jefferson Tuesday, March 31, at 2 pm at the First Presbyterian…
Read MoreMaster Gardeners hosting program on perennials
The Master Gardeners are again bringing Greene County an outstanding guest for their annual public presentation to take place on Thursday, March 12, beginning at 7 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson. Nicole Jonas of Red Granite Farm will talk about her family’s 5-acre farm where they produce vegetables, fruits, and perennial plants. She will focus on planting perennials…
Read MoreWeaving is the topic for Community Fellowship March 11
This week’s Wednesday Community Fellowship at Trinity Lutheran Church will feature Trisha Easton talking about weaving. She will bring three looms so that anyone can try weaving.
Read MoreScranton coffee group ready to welcome all comers
The H.F. and Maude E. Marchant Memorial Library in Scranton is the scene for a lively coffee group every Saturday morning from 10 am to noon. The group is always looking for new people to join the conversation. Consider this your invitation to attend. Pictured are some of the “regulars” – (front from left) Betty Gregory, Karl Citurs, Beverly Hoyt…
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