Waiting over for Greene County Catholics

After months of waiting, Greene County Catholics got the final word on the future of their parishes at weekend masses and in the June 14 issue of The Catholic Globe. St Brigid in Grand Junction and St Columbkille of Churdan are both being merged with St Joseph in Jefferson. The assets and liabilities of both parishes will be transferred to…

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Raynard Langenbau, 1939 – 2018

Funeral services were held Thursday, June 21, at Peace United Church of Christ in Gladbrook for Raynard August Langenbau, 78, of rural Garwin.  Military honors were provided by Gladbrook American Legion Post #127. The family was assisted by Mitchell Family funeral Home of Marshalltown, 641-844-1234. Raynard passed away at home on Saturday, June 16, 2018, surrounded by his loving family…

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Greene County district court, week ending June 14

In Greene County district court Adam James Stilson, 20, of Polk City was granted a deferred judgment June 8 after he pleaded guilty to a charge of aid or abet threatening intimidation with a dangerous weapon. He was placed on probation for two years. A civil penalty of $750 was suspended. Stilson must pay restitution for his court appointed attorney’s…

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