Peter Komendowski, president and executive director of Partnership for a Drug-Free Iowa, was in Greene County last week to talk with elected officials, healthcare providers, educators, law enforcers and even the Jefferson Rotary Club. His message at two of the meetings wasn’t as much about what to do about, to or for people with substance abuse issues as it was…
Read MoreMonth: October 2015
Laine Custer named IHA Hospital Hero
It was a super day at the Greene County Medical Center when super heroes (the medical center’s executive team) arrived to announce that Laine Custer, RN in public health, had been selected as an Iowa Hospital Association (IHA) “Iowa Hospital Hero.” The IHA defines a hospital hero as “any Iowa hospital employee or physician who has performed a heroic deed…
Read MoreJeff city council candidates share their ideas
Voters in Jefferson will elect two persons to the city council next Tuesday – one from District 2 and one at-large council member. Incumbent Lisa Jaskey is challenged by Matt Wetrich in District 2. There are five candidates vying for the at-large position: Brett Crantson, Brandon Gustoff, MeLinda Madison-Millard, Dave Sloan and Lisa Turner. The incumbent in that position, Shannon…
Read MoreCourse for women managing crops slated
Women who want to know more about how key crop production decisions for corn and soybeans are made are invited to Women Managing Crops, a three-session course designed for women of all ages and experience levels. The sessions take a seasonal approach and cover decision-making for pre-planting Nov. 5, the growing phase Nov. 12, and harvest Nov. 19.
Read MoreOn behalf of cats
On behalf of cats, who one columnist suggested should be the hunted in an open season, GreeneCountyNewsOnline offers the following comments from readers who are neither “deluded” nor “nutters,” but all love their cats: “I love cats because they sense what I’m sensing, feel what I’m feeling. Affectionate when wanted, dependent when needed. The sound of their purr in your…
Read MoreCorn harvest 73 percent complete, beans at 96 percent complete
Harvest activities continued rapidly early in the week, but slowed down Friday due to rain, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were 5.4 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Oct. 25, down 1.5 days from the previous week.
Read MoreLetter to the editor – John Thompson
To the editor, In 2007 I had just finished a meeting with local leaders in Mandali, Iraq. One of the local mayors with ties to Iranian bomb makers approached me. He was upset that Navy Seals had raided his compound. They broke a fence and injured some animals. He wanted me to pay reparations.
Read MoreGrassley goes to bat for Iowa pork
Grassley on prisons’ pork removal: ‘How did this stupid decision get made?’ enate Judiciary Committee chairman Chuck Grassley made the following statement after the Bureau of Prisons officially responded to his request for information regarding the decision to remove pork from the federal prisons’ menus. After Grassley learned of the removal and asked questions, the bureau reversed its decision and put…
Read MoreBranstad announces creation of Wrongful Conviction Division
Division will focus on reviewing and identifying potential cases involving wrongful convictions DES MOINES – On Oct. 26 during the administration’s weekly press conference, Gov. Terry Branstad and State Public Defender Adam Gregg announced the creation of the Wrongful Conviction Division at the Office of the State Public Defender. The Wrongful Conviction Division will systematically review and identify potential cases…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Oct. 26, 2015 Community calendar: Friday, Oct. 30: Flu shot clinic at the Rippey library from 1:30 to 3:30 pm. Saturday, Oct. 31: Beggars Night in Rippey, 5 to 7 pm.
Read MoreBoard of supervisors to hold special session
The Greene County board of supervisors will hold a special meeting Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 1 pm to discuss economic development. No action will be taken.
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Oct. 23
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Oct. 21 against Clay Thomas Paulson of Grand Junction on three counts of supplying alcohol to a person under age. He was fined $200 with a $70 surcharge on each count. He must also pay $282.30 court costs. The charges are related to a large party at 2472 180th St on…
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