Seventy-percent of Iowa’s female headed households are struggling economically. Forty-percent are living in poverty and an additional 30 percent do not earn enough to support their basic living expenses. This according to the SHE MATTERS: 2015 Issues and Actions report. In an effort to help Iowa’s women and girls create economic self-sufficiency, the Iowa Women’s Foundation recently completed community meetings…
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GCDC plans annual meeting for Sept. 16
Greene County Development Corporation will hold its annual meeting Wednesday, Sept. 16, at Wild Rose Casino in Jefferson. The evening begins with a social hour at 6 pm. The GCDC board will hold a brief meeting at 6:30 pm, and the dinner and program will start at about 7 pm. The program will include a drone video of the new…
Read MoreSchool election Tuesday in both county school districts
Voters in the Greene County and Paton-Churdan school districts will go to the polls Tuesday, Sept. 8, to elect members to their respective boards of education. Voters in the Greene County Community School District will also vote on a $20 million bond issue. Polls will be open from 12 to 8 pm in all precincts.
Read MoreRams top Kuemper Knights 35-21
Knights scoreless until fourth quarter The Greene County Rams have a 2-0 start to their football season following a 35-21 win over the Kuemper Knights of Carroll in Jefferson on a hot, humid Friday night. The National Weather Service was still listing a heat index of more than 100 degrees at kick-off. The Rams dominated the entire game and led…
Read MoreRams compete at WCV’s cross country invitational
The Greene County Ram cross country teams ran in hot, humid conditions at the Wildcat Invitational at West Central Valley (Redfield) at the 5 X 80 Golf Course in Menlo. Olivia Hansen medaled with a fourth place finish with a personal record of 23:47. Melanie Doran was 17th with a personal record of 27:04. Sunny Mobley was 27th with a…
Read MoreAnniversary card shower – Robert & Lynette Holz
All friends are invited to help Robert and Lynnette Holz, parents of Kristi Holz Berg, Robin Holz Moberley, and Julie Breshears, celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary by honoring them with a card shower. Their anniversary is Sept. 10, 2015. Cards may be sent to 1883 277th St, Jefferson, Iowa 50129.
Read MoreRam home opener starts with tailgate
All Ram fans are reminded that the varsity football home opener Friday, Sept. 4, will be preceded by a silent auction and tailgate barbecue served by the Greene County Education Association. Serving will be from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Proceeds will go toward student scholarships. The Rams host the Kuemper Knights of Carroll. Kick-off time is 7:30 pm.
Read MoreHi, neighbor!
~a column by Colleen O’Brien Someone who lives down my street drives a honkin’ F150 (a half-ton Ford pickup truck) with no muffler. It is big and it sounds big, like a large, angry/hungry/horny beast from Dante’s seventh circle of Hell. It is impossible to ignore his coming down the road because his unmuffled engine interrupts conversation, hurts my ears,…
Read MoreEnvironmental Leader Award to Jim Andrew
Gov. Terry E. Branstad, Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey and Iowa Department of Natural Resources director Chuck Gipp presented 95 Iowa farm families with the Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award during a ceremony at the Iowa State Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 19. Jim Andrew of Jefferson was among them. A total of 1,296 acres in…
Read MoreWest Central® opens annual photo contest
Winning photos to be showcased in 2016 West Central calendar RALSTON –Area photographers again have the opportunity to showcase their work in West Central’s annual photo contest. Members of the cooperative, local communities, and customers are invited to submit rural and agricultural-themed photos for the cooperative’s 2016 calendar.
Read MoreLunch, card party in Churdan Sept. 13
A salad luncheon and card party are planned for Sunday, Sept. 13, at noon in the lower level of St Columbkille Catholic Church in Churdan. Hosting the party is Catholic Daughters of the Americas court 1550 of Churdan. Following a lunch featuring a wide variety of salads, games of pitch, nickels, euchre and bridge will be organized.
Read MoreOutdoor Day set for Sept. 19
Youngsters ages 8-18 are invited to join Greene County outdoorsmen and women for the annual Outdoor Day on Saturday, Sept. 19. The event will be held at Slininger Woods, 1430 Jordan Avenue, Jefferson.
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