It was another successful year for the Greene County chapter of Pheasants Forever. The group hosted its annual banquet Friday evening, Nov. 6, at the Jefferson Elks lodge with a catered meal. Committee members in charge of organizing and running the event were Kevin Devilbiss, Jeff Gorsuch, Mike Minnihan, Fred Long, Susan and Steve Cort, Dean Dozier, Aaron Sloan and…
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Domestic violence shelter benefits from Thirty-One Gifts donation
Sara Ostrander of Grand Junction is helping local victims of domestic violence feel supported and cared for with a donation of 100 personal hygiene kits to the Domestic/Sexual Assault Outreach Center (DSAOC) in Fort Dodge. Ostrander is a senior consultant with Thirty-One Gifts, one of the world’s largest direct sales organizations, which has a philanthropic outreach called Thirty-One Gives. She…
Read MoreTrinity Lutheran helping former member with medical expenses
Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson is doing a benefit collection for Brently Oliver Walker this month. Brently, the infant son of former TLC member Michael Walker and his wife Cassie of Vesta, MN, died of a congenital heart defect last April. “Bo” was hospitalized for seven days. The collection will help the Walker family pay uncovered medical expenses.
Read MoreArchery participation benefiting from ‘Hunger Games’
Archery is experiencing a wave of popularity thanks, in part, to the successful Hunger Games series, and locally to Iowa’s expanding archery in the schools program. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources in partnership with the Iowa Bowhunters Association will give away a brand new Gen-X bow valued at $300.
Read MoreDMACC cross country team runs in NJCAA national championship
Team includes Greene Co grad Emma Saddoris The Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) cross country team competed in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division I Cross Country Championship Nov. 14 at Fort Dodge.
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Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Nov. 16, 2015 Thursday, Nov. 19: Coffee ‘N Bingo resumes at 10 am in the Community Room. Enjoy bingo, coffee and cookies, sponsored by the Rippey Lions Club. Myron and Maralynn Rinker are the hosts for this event and guarantee plenty of laughter.
Read MoreEva Lenore Blair, 1918 – 2015
A Service of Remembrance was held Wednesday, Nov. 18, at First Presbyterian Church in Paton for Eva Lenore Blair, 97, of Paton. The Rev Daniel Emmert, pastor of the church, offered words of comfort. Gary Haupert was soloist, accompanied by Danille Curtis. Honorary bearers were Eva’s great-grandchildren Kalen Thrane, Colton Thrane, Shanice Blair, Chantel Blair, Taysia Blair, Corbin Blair, Kristen…
Read MoreGrassley: Qs & As about adoption
~with U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley Q: Why is adoption a public policy concern? A: The family is the foundation of American society. For millions of Americans, the season of Thanksgiving gives us an opportunity to count our blessings and give thanks for hearth and home. The safety, stability and security of a permanent, loving home reinforces for the next generation…
Read MoreBranstad orders halt to Syrian refugee resettlements by state agencies
Governor calls for improved intelligence community review of process to ensure Iowans protected DES MOINES – Gov. Terry Branstad on Monday ordered all state agencies to halt any work on Syrian refugee resettlements immediately in order to ensure the security and safety of Iowans. In light of the Paris attacks, resettlement of Syrian refugees in Iowa should cease until a thorough…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Nov. 13
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Nov. 12 against Ann C. Lehnhoff charged with being an accessory to a misdemeanor. Lehnhoff was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Nov. 13
In Greene County district court Desmond Antoine Bell, 38, of Grand Junction was sentenced Nov. 13 after changing his plea to guilty to charges of domestic abuse assault and child endangerment. On the domestic abuse charge he was sentenced to two years in prison; all but 60 days were suspended and he was placed on probation for two years. He was…
Read MoreAnn Armstrong Nichols, 1936- 2015
A reception and prayer service was held Sunday, Nov. 22, at Prairie Blue, 114 N. Wilson in Jefferson, for Ann Armstrong Nichols, 79, of Jefferson. Ann died of liver cancer Nov. 15, 2015, at Mercy Medical Center – West Lakes in West Des Moines. Her body has been donated to Des Moines University medical school. The daughter of Thomas Emmett and…
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