A celebration of the life of Larry Dean Tourte, 81, of Paton was held Thursday, Oct. 18, at the Salem United Methodist Church with Rev. David Arulnathan officiating. Doyle Carlson was soloist and Danille Curtis as organist. Honorary casket bearers were Gordon Roese, Wilber Schumaker, George Ziehm and Ron Delance. Serving as casket bearers were Roger Wessling, James Sandberg, Daniel…
Read MoreDay: October 16, 2018
Letter to voters, Patti Naylor
Subject: Confined animal feeding operations As I campaign throughout Greene County for District 2 Supervisor and learn from voters about the issues they care about, I am reassured that my priorities easily fit into the framework to find solutions.
Read MoreRepublicans hear local, state candidates at fundraiser
Enthusiasm ran high at a Greene County Republican fundraiser/campaign rally Oct. 9 at the Grand Junction Community Center. About 125 persons attended the event, including several county and state candidates. Lt Gov Adam Gregg was the headliner, but he spoke first rather than last, noting that as often as possible he likes to home at his children’s bedtime. He represented…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send news to jeanb@iowatelecom.net Oct. 15, 2018 Library news: I am Phyllis Bardole the new librarian for Rippey. I live on a farm west of Rippey with my husband Roy. We farm with two of our sons Peter and Timothy and a grandson Schyler. I started at the library Oct. 1.
Read MoreSupervisor candidates share views at public forum
The future of emergency medical services and taxes were on the minds of many of the 40 or so persons who attended the Rotary-sponsored candidate forum last week, with several of the questions directed to county supervisor candidates focusing on those topics. Before taking questions from the audience, moderator Rick Morain invited each candidate to give a three-minute introductory statement.
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