The Stalder Super Squad (Zack, Kaylee, Bryce, and Tatym, children of Kyle and Cheri Stalder) are ready for the 5K and Heroes-in-Training Fun Run being held as part of this year’s Greene County Relay For Life on Saturday, April 21. The 5K run/walk is an annual event for these heroes who are helping to fight cancer while enjoying some power…
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Schizophrenic words
~a column by Colleen O’Brien Somebody asked me if I thought I was a crone yet. I said, No, but I was looking forward to it. In the “new feminism,” the word has taken on a more tolerant flavor – wise older woman – escaping in most civil living rooms from its centuries-long diss as ugly, mean, hag, hell-hag, evildoer,…
Read MoreCongressional candidate Dr John Paschen (D) talks about issues, campaign
Dr John Paschen, an Ames pediatrician and a Democratic candidate in the Fourth Congressional district, will run against Rep Steve King (R) of Kiron if both are successful in the June primaries. Paschen says, “My goal isn’t to beat Steve King. My goal is to get to Washington to try to help.” Paschen talked with GreeneCountyNewsOnline editor Tori Riley last…
Read MoreGround broken on Churdan library addition
April snow was moved aside for a ceremonial groundbreaking Monday morning at the site of a 1,100 square-foot addition to the Churdan public library. The library trustees and staff have been raising funds for the $350,000 project for three years, hosting meals, silent auctions, and even an ugly Christmas sweater contest. The project includes not only the addition, but a…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending April 4
In Greene County district court Michael Lynn Heard Sr, 56, of Jefferson was sentenced April 5 to two years in jail at a contested sentencing hearing on charges of assault on a peace officer causing bodily injury. The jail time was suspended. He was fined $625 with a $218.75 surcharge. Heard was sentenced to one year in jail on a…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending April 5
Cases were initiated in magistrate court during the week ending April 5 as follows: Robert Richard Kovar of Jefferson, theft- fifth degree; and Shawn Allen Ellsbury of Jefferson, harassment- third degree and interference with official acts. Persons paid fines for scheduled traffic violations during the week ending April 5 as follows:
Read MoreStorm siren tests moved to Tuesdays
Storm sirens around this county will sound this Tuesday, April 10, at 10 am as a test. Going forward, they’ll sound at 10 am the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month through November. Greene County emergency management director Dennis Morlan explained that the tests that were previously done on Saturdays will be done on Tuesdays when more emergency responders…
Read MoreToddler Fest draws big crowd of little people
(Edited April 14 with correct employer for Cindy Duhrkopf) The crowd of small people was larger than ever before at the 13th annual Toddler Fest, held Saturday morning at the Greene County Community Center. The come-and-go event, which encourages children to “bee readers”, was attended by 154 youngsters ages 2-5, along with 130 adults. Sixty volunteers helped at the event.…
Read MoreChildren’s author visits Paton-Churdan
Children’s author Julia Cook, part author and part inspirational speaker, visited the Paton-Churdan school on Friday. She talked with all P-C and Glidden-Ralston elementary students about their potential to be writers, and “to give you some ideas to become a better person,” she told the students.
Read MoreNew literacy program for parents of preschoolers
Parents of preschool children participated in a new literacy program called Raising School Ready Readers at Greene County Extension in March. Families that attended were able to participate in fun and educational activities and enjoy an evening as a family. The program was made possible by funds received from Communities 4 Children and Community Partnerships for Protecting Children neighborhood/Community Network…
Read MoreFirehouse Subs provides AEDs for Jefferson PD
The Jefferson police department has received a grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation to cover the $2,790 cost of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) for two JPD patrol cars. Currently, only one patrol car carries an AED, and it’s 10 years old.
Read MoreCommunity blood drive in Jefferson April 10
LifeServe Blood Center will hold a community blood drive Tuesday, April 10, from 12:30 to 5:30 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, 801 W. Lincoln Way, in Jefferson.
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