A Little Library dedicated to the late Karen Younie was repaired by Greene County Middle School principal Shawn Zanders recently. The Little Library is a free sharing library, where people very informally share books. Books are free for the taking and folks are welcome to leave books there, too. The library was placed at the corner of S. Vine and…
Read MoreMonth: May 2017
National Poppy Day Friday, May 26
This Friday, May 26, is the inaugural National Poppy Day, as proclaimed by Congress. According to a press release from the American Legion auxiliary, when the American Legion family adopted the poppy as its memorial flower in the early 1920s, the blood-red icon became an enduring symbol of honor for the sacrifices of our veterans from the battlefields of France…
Read MoreTime to fish at Spring Lake
Crappies and bluegills are biting in small ponds and lakes across Iowa. Spring panfish fishing is a great opportunity to introduce beginners of all ages to fishing. Catching panfish is easy and fun. Greene County conservation director said Spring Lake has plenty of bluegills and easy shoreline access, making fishing easy for children.
Read MoreRed velvet cake for the Red Hat ladies
Students at the Ram Restaurant put in extra effort when the Red Hat ladies ate lunch there earlier this month. Rather than the dessert on the menu, the student chefs made red velvet cake. Pictured is teacher Donna Carhill serving the cake.
Read MoreRam results from Day 2 of state track & field meet
The Greene County Rams placed 12th in the preliminaries of the Class 3A boys 4 X 100 m relay at the co-ed state track and field meet at Drake Stadium in Des Moines Friday.
Read MoreDurbin takes second in Class 3A high jump
Jumped two inches higher than last year Ram junior Megan Durbin, defending state champion in the girls Class 3A high jump, placed second at the co-ed state and field meet at Drake Stadium Thursday. Durbin cleared the bar at 5′ 7″ on her first attempt, but missed all three attempts at 5′ 8″. Last year, it was a jump of 5′ 5″…
Read MoreRam soccer gets the go-ahead
Soccer will join the sports line-up at Greene County High School for the 2018 season, but soccer players and their parents may be setting a precedent other teams will be expected to follow. Shannon Black shared with the school board at its May 17 meeting a budget for the program, as requested by board members when they gave conditional approval for…
Read MoreGreene Co school board splits vote on administrative salaries
McConnell suggests salary cut or non-renewal of superintendent’s contract The Greene County board of education approved 1.68 percent salary increases for administrators Wednesday, but only after board member John McConnell suggested the board consider reducing superintendent Tim Christensen’s salary or terminating his contract.
Read MoreMary Acton, 1960 – 2017
Mass of the Resurrection was offered May 18 at St Brigid Catholic Church in Grand Junction for Mary Catherine Acton, 56, of Glidden. Celebrant was Fr Jeff Schleisman, pastor of the church. Connie Burkett was reader and Hannah and Emma Acton were altar servers. Amy Roberts was vocalist accompanied by Lois Last.
Read MoreMary Evelsizer, 1932 – 2017
A Service of Remembrance was held Thursday, May 18, at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson for Mary Evelsizer, 84, of Fairmont, MN, formerly of Ogden. Words of comfort were offered by Pastor Jim Fleming of the Bethel Evangelical Free Church in Fairmont, and Pastor David Schroeder of Abundant Life Ministries in Jefferson. Casket bearers were her grandchildren, Dan Evelsizer, Vince…
Read MoreHelp needed in investigation of deadly arson
The Guthrie County sheriff’s office is asking the public for help in the investigation of a house fire in Guthrie Center early Monday that killed two girls. The state fire marshal’s office has concluded that the house fire was the result of arson and is assisting with the investigation.
Read MoreBells to arrive in Jefferson next week
A 51-year wait for a full carillon atop the Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower will end next week. A truckload of bells is expected to arrive on the courthouse square next Wednesday morning at 7 am. The crane to hoist them to the top of the tower will be in place by 9 am and the work will begin. County engineer…
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