A ceremonial groundbreaking for the new Greene County High School and Career Academy will be held Monday, April 15, at 11:30 am at the school site at N. Grimmell Rd and Highway 30. “We welcome all as we begin construction of our safe, secure, efficient, new and improved spaces,” said school superintendent Tim Christensen.
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Isaac Cooper describes life on the ‘other side’
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County Historical Society hosted for a visitor from the “other side” on Friday, April 12, at the Cooper United Methodist Church. Isaac Cooper (1813-1902) was a guest at the monthly meeting of the Society and, among many topics, he spoke of the differences between earthly life and the afterlife. “Over here in the…
Read MoreAg census shows livestock production, use of cover crops increased since ’12
DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the USDA NASS 2017 Census of Ag report released Thursday. “Thank you to all the farmers who participated in the 2017 Census of Ag. This data gives us a valuable snapshot of the crop and livestock production happening right here in Iowa, and it reaffirms that agriculture is vital…
Read MoreThe Behn Report
~by Sen Jerry Behn April 12, 2019 This week was a whirlwind of activity, both figuratively, and literally. Wind advisories across the state kept drivers on their toes. After last’s week legislative deadline for bills, Week 13 included mostly floor debate. We remain focused on our budget work while we continue to pass bills out of the Senate.
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