Mary Thede, 1948 – 2018

Mary Louise Hilsenbeck Thede was born October 18, 1948, in Jefferson, Iowa, the daughter of Charles Hilsenbeck and Gertrude Mehman Hilsenbeck. She died with her family by her side on May 21, 2018, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines at the age of 69 years.

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Boys soccer team advances in postseason play

The Greene County boys soccer team, in its inaugural season, won its first postseason game 11-2 over Unity Christian (Orange City) in the quarterfinals of Class 1A Substate 1. The game was played in Denison. The win clinched a winning season for coach Carl Behne’s team, bringing its season record to 10-8.

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Danielson qualifies for state golf meet

  Greene County senior Rachael Danielson earned her third trip to the girls state golf tournament, placing second at the regional meet Monday at Willow Vale Golf Course in Mapleton. Danielson shot an 83, 10 strokes over defending state champion Annika Patten of Alta-Aurelia. “Rachael really played great today and showed maturity and confidence throughout the day. She played her…

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