The Greene County Schools board of education is fast-tracking a proposed high school and regional academy with the hopes of having a bond referendum in April. The board at its Nov. 20 meeting selected OPN Architects of Cedar Rapids and Des Moines to assist with gathering input from the community about the proposed new campus, creating conceptual drawings and a…
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Corn harvest lagging but almost finished
Minimal precipitation allowed Iowa farmers to make progress towards completing harvest with 5.5 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Nov. 19, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Activities for the week included harvesting, baling corn stalks, tiling, hauling and spreading manure, applying fertilizers, and planting cover crops.
Read MoreTouring with a friend in the know
~a column by Colleen O’Brien I spent two days in Boston with my own tour guide, a friend who had lived thereabouts for 40 years. It was a privilege following her around. Being led by someone I know who knows everything about the streets we traveled is the best way to learn a new city. She was good at pointing…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – David John
To the editor: After reading the article about the proposed new high school and a career academy to coordinate with Iowa Central Community College, it seems to me that this idea–brought to Greene County by Chris Deal and endorsed by others–has turned into a huge opportunity.
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
November 20, 2017 Rippey community announcements Rippey library board of trustees will meet Monday, Nov. 27, at 5 pm in the library. Note the change of time. Wednesday, Nov. 22, Rippey UMC Thanksgiving Services invites: • 7 pm – Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service @ First Christian Church – Pastor Paul preaching. • 7 pm – Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service @ Grand Junction…
Read MoreRuth Harrison, 1928 – 2017
A celebration of the life of Ruth Harrison, 89, of Jefferson was held Monday, Nov. 20, at First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson. The Rev Gordon Moen, pastor of the church, offered words of comfort. Doyle Carlson was soloist with Danille Curtis as accompanist. Honorary bearers were Don Fatka, Larry Fatka, Ron Fatka, Rick Smith, Duane Stanek, David Fatka, Dave Mills,…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Nov. 16
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Nov. 15 against Angela Dawn Beem of Jefferson on a charge of theft- fifth degree. Beem was sentenced to 30 days in jail. The jail time was suspended and she was placed on probation for 30 days, consecutive to the probation in a related Greene County case. The court ordered placement…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Nov. 16
Inn Greene County district court cases were initiated as follows: Chad William Taute, 48, of Paton, trespass- intentional; Bradley Jon VanWyk, 64, of Ames, burglary- third degree; Matthew John Goff, 44, of Jefferson, possession of contraband in correctional facility; and Dray Rivera 27, of Jefferson, burglary- third degree.
Read MoreHoliday of Lights adds festive touch, funds for 3D mammo
The lobby and corridor at Greene County Medical Center is a preview of the holiday season, with the medical center auxiliary’s “Holiday of Lights” under way.
Read More4-H news
The Washington Winners 4-H club held our November meeting on Nov. 12 at 6 pm at the Rippey United Methodist Church. At this meeting we had our family potluck and had our installation of new members and new officers. Sixteen members were present. Our two new members are Addison Gannon and Jack Hansen. Our officers are president Kara Betts, vice…
Read MoreNot too soon to think about prom
High school proms may be months away, but donations are being accepted now to replenish The Prom Closet in Coon Rapids. The Prom Closet accepts donations of gently-used prom dresses, jewelry, shoes and accessories. These donations are then made available at no cost to all high school young women from the area.
Read MoreDAISY Award to Kelsey Stumbo, RN
Kelsey Stumbo, RN, a nurse in the long term care unit at Greene County Medical Center, is the eighth nurse at the medical center to be honored with the DAISY Award. Stumbo received the award at a ceremony Wednesday morning.
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