Services were held Saturday, May 12, at St Joseph Catholic Church in Jefferson for Norman Lane, 90, of Carlisle, formerly of Jefferson. Father Donald Ries celebrated the Mass of the Resurrection. Lectors were Darcy Hathaway and Jordan Russell. Musicians were Kristen and David Heupel.
Read MoreDay: May 11, 2018
Iowa leaders encourage Trump admin to resolve trade dispute with China
DES MOINES – Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and 10 agriculture leaders from across the state on May 11 sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer urging him to quickly resolve the Section 301 trade dispute with China. The Administration is accepting public comments through May 11. “Iowa has spoken with a unified…
Read MoreNine Ram events qualify for state track & field meet
The Greene County girls track & field team will have at least five events and the boys will have at least four events at the state meet next weekend in Des Moines. First and second place finishers at the meet qualify automatically. The field is filled based on times and distances across the state. The co-ed Class 2A district meet…
Read MoreDAISY Award to Gina Geisler
Gina Geisler, RN, is the most recent recipient of the DAISY Award at Greene County Medical Center. She was one of 10 nurses nominated for the award, which is used to recognize exceptional patient care in more than 1,700 medical facilities worldwide. Recipients are nominated by patients and their families or by co-workers. The award was presented Wednesday as part…
Read MoreEarly/absentee voting open for June 5 primary
Early voting opened May 7 for the June 5 primary election. Voters must register as a Republican, Democrat or Libertarian to vote in the primary. Each party will have a separate ballot. In the Republican primary Cyndi Hanson is challenging incumbent Congressman Steve King for the Fourth Congressional district seat.
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