To the editor, The decision whether to build a new school and a career academy is a big one. The opportunities of doing so are equally big. A “yes” vote could give Greene County a good shot at a prosperous future. Rural towns across Iowa have been in decline for years. I think a career academy and the probability of…
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Letter to the editor – Dwight Bower
To the editor, Was a safe route to school study done to locate the new school? Was a 20 year noise study done ( road noise)? Need for new traffic signals? Etc. I hope this location is optimal for the next 50 years , is it? Dwight Bower, Loveland, CO
Read MoreRetirement – Dr Paul Klodd
After decades of serving Greene County and the surrounding area, Dr Paul Klodd is retiring from dentistry April 30. All records will remain in the office or can be transferred to another dental office upon the patient’s request.
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Dick and Delores Finch
To the editor, Since the campaign for the new school and college academy got started six weeks ago, I see a new attitude coming from Greene County residents about enabling our county to grow and prosper. All the positive letters from residents and former residents, and even high school students concerned.
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Dan and Britt Meythaler
To the editor, We are writing this letter in support of the bond vote on April 3. We lived in the Des Moines Metro area for 10 years. When our son Cooper was 2 years old, we chose to leave the big city for a small community that felt like home. From our first visit to Greene County at Bell…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – John and Nancy Gerken
To the editor, We are proud of the strides that have been made in our county over the past few years. Now, with the upcoming school bond vote, we have an unmatched opportunity to add to that progress in a huge way!
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Bill Monroe
To the editor, Faith, Hope and …, In the last week as I have been knocking on doors and talking with people in my business about this great opportunity to vote YES on April 3 (or before), I have been drawn back to a scripture that probably a majority of married couples had read at their wedding. It is called…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Jamie Daubendiek
Letter to the editor, Born, raised and graduated high school in Jefferson, went away to live in the big city and now my wife and I have returned with four kids calling Jefferson our home once again. I have always been proud of my small rural town upbringing and I am excited to raise our kids here, too. My wife…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – GCELC board
To the editor, The Greene County Early Learning Center (GCELC) is dedicated to providing quality care in a learning environment. GCELC has been fortunate to serve the families of Greene County since 2005. Research shows that quality learning environments are important starting at birth, and we believe it is just as important when the children attend elementary, middle and high…
Read MoreDean, Sutton wed in Augusta
Miss Megan Leigh Dean and Dr. Zachary William Sutton were united in marriage on Saturday, September 23, 2017, at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection in Augusta, GA, with the Reverend David Hunter officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Dean of Augusta. She is the granddaughter of Patricia Quattlebaum and the late Joe Quattlebaum and Mary…
Read MoreMyles Kiner, 1994 – 2018
Myles Kiner, 24, of Lake City walked into the loving arms of his lord and savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, March 22, 2018. Myles was born at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines to Tammy and Scott Kiner of Grand Junction on March 1, 1994. At age 6, Myles began his journey at Faith, Hope and Charity in Storm Lake, to…
Read MoreCounty-wide tornado drill Wednesday
This Wednesday, March 28, Greene County public safety agencies will conduct the annual tornado drill across the county. The drill is part of Severe Weather Awareness Week March 26-30. The drill will begin at 10 am with a tornado watch. All Greene County public safety agencies will be notified of the watch and they will be asked to dispatch their…
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