Greene County farmer Mike Minnehan directed $2,500 to the Churdan public library through America’s Farmers Grow Communities, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, a philanthropic arm of Bayer. As part of its mission, the Churdan library will use the funds to enhance the makerspace programming and upgrade technology, said library director Shari Minnehan.
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Elementary program Thursday
The Greene County Elementary spring music and movement program, “We’re Making Music!”, for grades 2-4 will be presented Thursday, March 28. Performances will be at 1:30 and 7 pm in the Greene County Middle School gym. Art projects by the students will also be on display at the school. “We hope to see you at one of our performances” said…
Read MoreFEMA funds available to public entities in Greene Co for flood recovery
Greene County is among 56 Iowa counties named in an expedited Presidential Major Disaster Declaration that have been severely impacted by recent flooding along the Missouri River and other parts of the state. Gov Kim Reynolds received notification Saturday that President Trump has granted her request for the expedited declaration.
Read MoreRam boys at Graceland U for Jenner indoor invite
A half dozen members of the Ram boys track and field team traveled to Lamoni March 22 for the Jenner Indoor Invitational at Graceland University. Colby Kafer set three Ram indoor meet records and personal records. In the record books are his long jump of 20′ 5″, good for second place; his time of 24.42 seconds in the 200m dash,…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Dick Finch
Letter to the editor, Congratulations to the Greene County attorney and sheriff’s offices for a new approach to help low level criminals help themselves back into society to become useful and respected citizens and get their pride back. I believe almost every business and farm operator in Greene County is looking for employees with little or no experience and willing…
Read MoreCandidate John Delaney follows 15-minute stump speech with hour-long conversation
Congressman John Delaney showed himself to be a presidential candidate worth a second or third look when he spent the evening with Greene County Democrats March 15 in Churdan. About 50 persons attended the Irish Soup Supper in the new Churdan Community Room. The St Patrick’s Day-themed event was coordinated with the Delaney campaign as a fundraiser for the local…
Read MoreThe Behn Report
~by Senator Jerry Behn March 21, 2019 This week the Senate passed Senate Resolution 11 recognizing the 100th anniversary of the creation of the American Legion in Iowa. We had several American Legion members on the Senate floor with us as we passed the resolution. It was an honor to be able to meet these incredible individuals and thank them…
Read MoreRams compete at Iowa State High School Classic indoor meet
The Greene County track and field teams competed in the 26th annual Iowa State High School Classic in Ames March 19. Kolby Kafer posted the boys best finish, taking fourth place in the long jump with a distance of 20’3-3/4”. This was the second time this season Kafer has jumped longer than 20 feet. Tyler Miller threw the shot put…
Read More‘Finding Kind’ coming to Churdan March 28
Documentary examines girl-against-girl bullying and interrelationships of girls and women Mothers, daughters and all women are invited to a screening of the documentary “Finding Kind” Thursday, March 28, at 6 pm in the Paton-Churdan school auditorium. The Kind Campaign is an internationally recognized nonprofit organization that brings awareness and healing to the negative and lasting effects of girl-against-girl bullying through…
Read MoreFarm site security topic of Ag Coffee
Greene County Extension is hosting a series of Ag Coffee events, bringing farmer and other ag professionals together for an informal discussion on current ag topics.
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
March 18, 2019 NOTICE – The Rippey Lions Club will meet Thursday, March 21, at 7 pm in the Rippey United Methodist Church. The meal will be served by Bev Derry and Marilyn Millard with Maralynn and Myron Rinker in charge of the program.
Read MoreScranton Basketball Classic brings fond memories of 6-on-6 hoops
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Scranton Alumni Association and Scranton Betterment Committee hosted their annual Six-on-Six Girls Basketball Classic Saturday evening in the Scranton Community Center. A good -sized crowd enjoyed the food and fun as the glory days of girls basketball were recalled.
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