The discussion was lively when Sen Jerry Behn and Rep Phil Thompson met with constituents Saturday at a “Meet Your Legislators” event hosted by the Thomas Jefferson Gardens board. About 30 persons attended, with a near even split of known political affiliations. Behn and Thompson are both Republicans.
Read MoreDay: March 6, 2019
Williamson suggests a national transformation is needed
Marianne Williamson has made leading people through personal transformation her career. As author of 13 books on transformational wisdom, she uses spirituality and psychology to help people tap into what it takes to change their lives for the better. Now, 35 years into her career, Williamson wants to transform the country in the same way. She’s running for the Democratic…
Read MoreScranton sesqui planning update
Plans are progressing as the Scranton community prepares to celebrate 150 years on Saturday, June 29. The Sesquicentennial committee is full of energy and committed to offering a day of celebration for the community and friends. A community meeting was held Feb. 21 with about 20 in attendance. Many ideas were offered with more information to be provided as the…
Read MoreDrama on farmland transfer Saturday in Jefferson
Commissioned by Practical Farmers of Iowa, hosted by PFI and Center for Rural Affairs Who’s going to get the farm? And what are they going to do with it? Will your future plans for your land create harmony or strife for your family? Or have you even started to think that far ahead? “Map of My Kingdom,” a play focusing…
Read MoreSpring sports pep rally Tuesday
The community is invited to a pep rally for spring sports Tuesday, March 12, in the Greene County Middle School gym. The fun begins at 5:30 pm with games and activities conducted by athletes participating in track and field, golf, soccer and Special Olympics.
Read MoreLamb Producers banquet this Saturday
The Greene County Lamb Producers are hosting their annual banquet Saturday, March 9, at Clover Hall on the Greene County Fairgrounds in Jefferson. A meal featuring leg of lamb will be served starting at 6:30 pm.
Read More4-H beef burgers entree at fundraising supper
Area residents don’t have to wait until July, at the fair, to get 4-H beef burgers. Greene County 4-H Young Leaders are hosting a Beef Burger Supper Saturday, March 16, from 5 to 7pm at the Presbyterian Church in Jefferson.
Read MoreSpeak up from a social conscience
~a column by Colleen O’Brien Who is it I know who lacks a sense of moral responsibility and social conscience? Not anyone I know personally, but I fear I read about a person like this more often than my health can tolerate. But there is something compelling about watching self-serving people and how they get away with it. Reading about…
Read MoreTicket sales for BOOST Bash end Friday
Ticket sales will end this Friday, March 8, for the second annual BOOST Bash, slated for Saturday, March 30, at the Greene Room at Wild Rose Casino in Jefferson. BOOST is an acronym for Bringing Opportunities and Optimism for our Students and Teachers. Community members from all parts of the school district are planning the event that will directly benefit…
Read MoreIrish soup supper and candidate Delaney in Churdan March 15
Greene County Democrats will celebrate St Patrick’s Day with an Iow-ish Potato Soup Supper Friday, March 15, at 5:30 pm at the new meeting room at the Churdan public library. Special guest will be Congressman John Delaney, Democratic candidate for president and the grandson of an Irish immigrant. This will be Delaney’s second visit to Greene County, his first being…
Read MoreSupes agree to new contract with deputies, hire ambulance staff
Greene County sheriff’s deputies will receive hefty wage increases in the next three years under a bargaining agreement agreed to by the county and AFSCME Iowa Council 61, the union to which sheriff’s office employees belong. Wages paid to fulltime deputies will increase five times during the length of the contract as follows: July 1, 2019, 6 percent; July 1,…
Read MoreBook told for annual Greene County Reads
Author will participate in discussions Greene County Reads, the annual county-wide book discussion, will be held Thursday, April 11. This year’s selection is The Home for Unwanted Girls by Joanna Goodman. The story is of a young, unwed mother, Maggie, who is forced by her parents to giver her daughter up for adoption. The provocative novel tells of the lengths…
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