The Greene County Fair is approaching and 4-H youth have several donations to be grateful for. Home State Bank again purchased a fair T-shirt for each 4-H member. Each member will receive a punch card worth $10 from Farmers Mutual Insurance Association/Complete Insurance; a $5 punch card from Farm Credit Services in Carroll; and a coupon for an ice cream…
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Activities abound in Yale July 3-4
~The Scranton Journal Yale is the place to be to celebrate Independence Day. Once again, the Yale Community Club, city of Yale and Yale businesses are hosting the annual Fourth of July celebration. The fun begins on Monday evening, July 3, in the Yale city park with the third annual Three on the Third 5K run/walk. There’s also a one…
Read MoreTeachers sharpen skills in teaching reading
Greene County Schools reading specialist Julie Neal was among the presenters at the Iowa Reading Association annual summer conference June 27-28 in Ames. Her topic was reading data procedures for grades K-12. Staff members Connie Hoffman, Kathy Dobney, Jenny Fisher, Michelle Wilkening, Maigan Haley, Stormy Fish and Annette Coil also attended the conference. The theme was “Dive Into Reading.”
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Hardin Happy Hustlers The monthly meeting of the Hardin Happy Hustlers was held on May 7 at the Extension office. There were 15 members present. Old business was to discuss a day to work on a group project in June. No definite plans were set. The club has been looking into the possibility of helping erect a basketball court at the fairgrounds…
Read MoreReminder to drivers: Change lanes for utility vehicles
All Iowa drivers are reminded that effective July 1, they must change lanes or slow down when approaching stationary utility and maintenance vehicles with flashing lights activated. That includes. garbage, tow, and bucket trucks, and all other utility vehicles. Across the country, all states have “move over” laws, but only 12 states specifically protect utility service vehicles.
Read MoreKester appointed as district court judge
Adria Kester, 47, district associate judge in Judicial District 2B who offices in Greene County, has been appointed by Gov Kim Reynolds as district court judge in the same judicial district. The appointment was announced June 29. Kester will fill the judicial seat formerly held by Judge Gary L. McMinimee. With the appointment, Kester will be the first female district court judge…
Read MoreMatt Wetrich appointed to Jeff city council
Matt Wetrich, 38, of Jefferson was appointed by the Jefferson city council at Tuesday’s regular meeting to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Dan Benitz in May. Wetrich was the only eligible person to indicate an interest in the position. He narrowly lost a bid to unseat incumbent Lisa Jaskey in the 2015 election. After Jaskey resigned due…
Read MoreGreene Co Schools has tagline, new vision statement
“Greene County Schools – Expect Excellence” will be the school district’s tagline. The vision/mission statement is “promoting lifelong learners through real-world experiences.” The board at its June 21 meeting approved the tagline and vision/mission statement along with a shortened list of values: celebrating success; collaborating across the system; building relationships; creating partnerships with parents and community; contributing to a positive…
Read MoreRates for county’s property, workers’ comp insurance down for FY18
The Greene County supervisors got unusual news when insurance agents Joan St Clair and Jill Hankel updated them on the cost of the county’s insurance for the fiscal year starting July 1. The bill is still large – $195,760 – but that’s $31,450 less than the current fiscal year.
Read MoreFirst ever alumni baseball game for Rippey/East Greene
Calling all baseball players – ~by Mary Weaver for Friends of Rippey Rippey Bulldog and East Greene Hawk fans are in for a special treat on Saturday, July 15, beginning at 7 pm at the Walt Anderson Baseball field in Rippey. The first of what may become an annual alumni game will pit the even year high school graduates against…
Read MoreDrug screening of school employees discussed
Also access to camera surveillance Drug screening of school employees and the district’s use of surveillance cameras were topics of discussion at the Greene County Schools board of education meeting June 21. Questions were raised by parent Heather Patrick, who said she had followed channels and was speaking to the board as a last step. She reported she had a…
Read MoreSen Ernst traveling office hours July 5
The office of U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R) has scheduled traveling office hours across Iowa during July. Representatives of Sen Ernst’s office will be available in counties across the state to assist Iowans with problems or questions about eligibility for Social Security, veterans benefit or military affairs, passports, immigration issues, and other federal programs.
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