Historical society meets at Rippey on Oct. 5 ~by Chuck Offenburger for the Greene County Historical Society In the fall of 1966, Greene County hosted a two-day “Agri-rama U.S.A.” showcasing the newest and best equipment available for farming, as well as enhancements for rural life — and more than 150,000 people attended.
Read MoreMonth: September 2018
Host of GOP candidates to speak at fall fundraiser Oct. 9
Lt Gov Adam Gregg will be the headline speaker at the Greene County Republicans’ annual fall fundraiser Tuesday, Oct. 9. Gregg is running for election with Gov Kim Reynolds, who was appointed when elected Gov Terry Branstad was appointed as ambassador to China. Also slated to speak at the dinner are Republican candidates Mike Naig, who was appointed when…
Read MoreGreene Co school board names actions to meet district goals
A year ago when the Greene County Schools board of education set goals for the school year, the goal of having $1 million in unused spending authority within five years seemed very ambitious. The district had made painful budget cuts during 2016-17 and managed to end the year with a positive unspent balance of $392,000. However, the board knew a…
Read MoreHarvest ahead of normal despite wet weather
Another week of storms bringing heavy rainfall to much of the state left Iowa farmers just 3.0 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Sept. 23, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Activities for the week included seeding cover crops and harvesting corn, soybeans and hay.
Read MoreHot words for a steamy subject
~a column by Colleen O’Brien A drama of he-said/she-said is playing out in the media right now, gearing up to its TV run to be held about a Supreme Court nominee in the presence of the U.S. Senate, we think on Thursday. The live play before us centers around a woman declaring sexual abuse and the accused declaring innocence; neither…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Jerry Roberts
Dear Readers, The Iowa Legislature is a broken institution. It is that way because we voters sent individuals as our representatives who were more concerned with politics than they were with people. Every two years we have an opportunity to fix our problem, to return decency and tolerance to the legislature and focus on people once again.
Read MoreLetter to the editor – David and Carol John
To the undecided voters in Iowa House District #47: David Weaver is your candidate! David Weaver is a common-sense guy who cares about all of Iowa and its people. He is honest, straightforward, compassionate, and understands the issues facing everyday Iowans. David is a very skilled listener and tries to learn all he can when having conversations with others.
Read MoreCommunity bridal shower
Sarah Koczan, bride-elect of Cole Hoing (grandson of Neal and Caroline Hoyt) is the guest of honor at a come-and-go bridal shower Saturday, Oct. 6, from 11 am to 1 pm at 606 Oak St in Scranton. The couple is registered at The Printer’s Box in Jefferson.
Read MoreRam Carter Morton nominated as Male Athlete of the Week by DSM Register
Ram football player Carter Morton has been nominated for the Des Moines Register’s Male Athlete of the Week. The winner is selected by online voting available to the public. The Register on Sept. 23 published the following about Morton: “Morton, a junior receiver, has helped lead Greene County to a 5- 0 start this season. His team beat Shenandoah, 62-…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Sept. 20
In Greene County district court Hanna Kristine Meinecke, 31, of Lakewood, CO, was sentenced to two days in jail after she pleaded guilty to a charge of possession of marijuana. The jail time was suspended and she was placed on unsupervised probation for one year. She must undergo a substance abuse evaluation and complete any recommended treatment at her own…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Sept. 20
In Greene County magistrate court judgments were entered Sept. 19 in two cases against Christopher Adelbert Laurent of Jefferson. In the earlier case, initiated in March, Laurent was charged with criminal mischief. He was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge and a $125 Law Enforcement Initiative surcharge. He must pay $60 victim restitution and $60 court costs.
Read MoreRams run at Roland-Story meet
The Ram cross country team competed in the Norsemen Cross Country Invitational hosted by Roland-Story at River Bend Golf Course in Story City Sept. 20, on a very hot, windy day. Coach Jeff Lamoureux said there were several ranked teams on both the girls and boys side of the meet. “Considering the conditions, I was pretty pleased with the kids’…
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