The four local candidates running in the Republican primary June 7 will attend a forum Monday, May 23, at 7 pm at the Churdan public library.
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Courthouse cornerstone rededicated on centennial of first ceremony
The 100 or so persons who attended the rededication of the cornerstone of the Greene County courthouse Sunday afternoon got a rare and very informative look at Freemasonry as members of the Grand Lodge of Iowa conducted the rite’s cornerstone ritual. Only three Masonic rituals are done in public – the cornerstone dedication, the Masonic funeral, and a public installation…
Read MoreU.S. Senate candidate Fiegen in Jeff May 25
Tom Fiegen, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in the June 7 primary, will be in Jefferson Wednesday, May 25. The meet-and-greet event from 7 to 8 pm at Prairie Blue Creative Arts, 114 N. Wilson, will be an opportunity for community members to hear Fiegen’s views and his proposed solutions to issues that include food, agriculture, and the environment.
Read MoreImprovements slated for C Ave railroad crossing
The unregulated Union Pacific railroad crossing at C Ave will be equipped with crossing arms and signals after the county supervisors approved the project at their May 16 meeting.
Read MoreMore flexible, less expensive payment of past due court fines coming
Persons who are past due on court fines have an unexpected friend. Boone county attorney Dan Kolacia on Monday proposed a 28E agreement between Boone and Greene Counties for collection of delinquent fines. It would take a third party collection agency, and its 25 percent collection fee, out of the picture.
Read MoreCounty to amend FY 16 budget
The Greene County board of supervisors will hold a public hearing to amend the current year budget Tuesday, May 31, at 9 am in the board room at the courthouse.
Read MoreErnst to hold veterans roundtable May 20
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) will hold a roundtable discussion in Greene County with Iowa veterans and community leaders as part of her 99 county tour across the state.
Read MoreBullying, fulltime AD discussed at school board open forum
The Greene County Schools board of education’s public forum May 11 was the scene of a conversation that is held in school districts all over the country – what could and should the school do to address bullying. The answer from the board – continue discussion until strategies are developed.
Read MoreCold, wet weather delays west central farmers
Wet and cold conditions across much of Iowa slowed field work or even brought it to a standstill for the week ending May 15, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were just 2.2 days suitable for fieldwork. There were some reports of frost in low-lying areas. Farmers in west central Iowa reported just 1.9 days suitable…
Read MoreNine Ram events and P-C’s Carey qualify for state meet
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Greene County high school track and field teams competed at a 3A state qualifying meet in Winterset on Thursday, May 12. Both Ram teams finished fifth in a field of strong competition,
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net May 16, 2016 The annual Rippey alumni party will be Saturday, May 28, at noon. The meal will be cooked and served by Chef Kevin and his crew of willing helpers! Please call Mary Ann Miller at 1-515-465-2449 for reservations by May 23. The check to Kevin Hick for the…
Read MoreRice completes master’s degree
Kathryn Elizabeth Rice of Jefferson was among nearly 2,800 graduates who received degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in historic ceremonies May 6 and 7. Rice was awarded a master of music in music performance. She is continuing her education this fall at the University of North Texas pursuing a doctorate in music performance (clarinet). She is the daughter of Kelly and Becky Rice…
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