The Greene County track and field teams opened the outdoor season at home with the Ram Early Bird meet March 26. Colby Kafer and Brooklyn Olson set new school records as the teams collected many first place finishes. Boys coach Chad Morton was pleased with his team’s first outdoor event. “The boys really stepped up and ran well for our…
Read MoreDay: March 27, 2019
Additional funds available for flood-impacted counties
The door may be open for Greene County to apply for federal funds to replace the Raccoon River Valley Trail bridge that was severely damaged two weeks ago by ice making its way down the river. Gov Kim Reynolds on Wednesday received work that additional assistance is now available to public and nonprofit entities in flood-impacted counties including Greene County.
Read MoreWyatt James Wilson, 2018 – 2019
A Service of Remembrance was held March 27 for Wyatt James Wilson, age 3 months, at the First United Methodist Church in Grand Junction. Pastor Steve Ransom offered words of comfort. Honorary bearers were Ben Johnston, Jacob Johnston, Spencer Johnston, Kenzo Johnson, Austin Maach and Hayden Pottorff. Casket bearers were Ryan Johnston, Jeremy Johnston, Bradley Johnston, Tyler Johnston, Michael Johnston…
Read MoreJeanette Marie Van Tassel, 1931 – 2019
Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 6, at St Joseph Catholic Church in Jefferson for Jeanette Marie Van Tassel, 87, of Jefferson. The Rev John Gerald, pastor of the church, will celebrate the Mass of the Resurrection. Sheilah Pound will be soloist, accompanied by Lois Last. Casket bearers will be Kari Northeim, Katie Lynn Dinslage, James Truckenmiller, Norman Manken…
Read MoreChamber’s ABC Award to Chris and Tracy Deal
Chris and Tracy Deal were presented with the ABC Award Friday at Greene County Chamber & Tourism’s annual meeting for their Above and Beyond the Call efforts in school and community development during the past year.
Read More‘Reading is All the Buzz’ at 2019 Toddler Fest
The 14th annual “Toddler Fest” will be held Saturday, April 6, from 10 am to noon at the Greene County Community Center. Toddlers 2-5 years old and their families are invited to spend time together at this FREE event that encourages children to “Bee A Reader”.
Read MoreCurtailing anger
~a column by Colleen O’Brien In a discussion about anger in children and how to stop them from raging, striking out, hitting back and growing up angry, ticked off, ready to hurt themselves or others, I learned how the Inuit* do it. Over millennia they have taught their toddlers, through playacting, to deal with the inborn frustration of being human.…
Read More‘Pancakes for People’ to raise flood relief funds
A free will pancake supper is slated for April 12 in Paton to raise funds for flood relief in southwest Iowa. The “Pancakes for People” supper will be served from 5:30 to 7:30 at the Paton Community Building at 301 S. Park St.
Read MoreNew food pantry topic for April Community Conversation
The new location of the Greene County Christian Action Resource Center (food pantry) is the topic for a Community Conversation Thursday, April 4, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 801 W. Lincoln Way, in Jefferson.
Read MoreJeff council to fill vacancy by appointment
The Jefferson city council will appoint someone to complete the term of Larry Teeples, who resigned earlier this month. The council decided at its March 26 meeting that mayor Craig Berry will recommend someone to the council for approval. The council must post a notice of the intent to appoint at least four days but not more than 20 days…
Read MoreThe life of Jesus in mime Saturday at Central Christian Church
Redeemed Passion Ministries at Central Christian Church will present a mime drama portraying the life of Jesus Saturday, March 30, at 7 pm at the church, 108 N. Elm St in Jefferson. A free will donation will be accepted at the performance for Redeemed Passion Ministries. The performance will be preceded by a meal from 5:30 to 6:30 pm in…
Read MoreLaine Custer retiring from public health April 1
A retirement reception for long-time public health nurse Laine Custer will be held Monday, April 1, from 2 to 3:30 pm at Greene County Medical Center. Custer is retiring after almost 27 years in public health. She started in November 1992 and has been influential in many public health initiatives, including her critical role as an educator for certified nursing…
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