Stories of Greene County’s coal mines

Historical society starts its monthly programs on April 1st at Cooper ~by Chuck Offenburger for the Historical Society The Greene County Historical Society launches its 2016 series of monthly programs around the county on Friday, April 1, at the United Methodist Church in Cooper. Mary Weaver is coordinating the presentation that day on “Coal Mines of Greene County.”

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Q & A: Clean energy fuels economy

with U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley Q:  Why is an “all-of-the-above” energy policy good for the economy and national security? A: The United States has entered a new era of domestic energy production that is setting the stage for energy independence. Thanks to remarkable innovation and investment, American businesses and entrepreneurs are driving job creation and economic growth by tapping into…

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In the neighborhood

Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net March 21, 2016 Upcoming events: The annual Lions Club father/son banquet is set for April 2 at the Rippey United Methodist Church. Doors open at 11:30 am with the meal at 12 noon. Entertainment following the meal will be Rick Fazel playing guitar and singing a variety of songs. As…

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Post-season honors to Carleigh Paup

Paton-Churdan senior Carleigh Paup was rewarded for all her years of hard work in practices, camps and her performances in basketball games with a spot on the Des Moines Register’s All-Iowa First Team in Class 1A. KMA Radio of Shenandoah named her as Rolling Valley Activities Conference Player of the Year.

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4-H news

Hardin Happy Hustlers 4-H The Hardin Happy Hustlers held their meeting at the Greene County Extension office on Sunday, February 7, at 2 pm.  There were 15 members in attendance. There was no January meeting as the club did its fun activity last month and attended Hidden Acres in Dayton for a day of swimming, games and pizza. 

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