~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…
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Ag 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.
Read MoreDeborah Monthei, 1948 – 2019
In honor of Deborah Monthei, her family is hosting a reception and time of visitation for family and friends on Saturday, April 20, 2019 from 2 to 5 pm at the Jefferson Community Golf Course, 501 West Greenewood Road, Jefferson. Deborah (Debbie) Darlene Masters Monthei left this world to live on in Heaven with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ…
Read MoreRams get fourth soccer win, second by 10-run rule
Cold, wet, windy weather didn’t cause a rescheduling of the boys varsity soccer game against Ballard in Huxley Thursday evening, but the Rams were able to cut the game short via the 10-goal rule. The Rams were up 6-0 at halftime. They needed just 10 minutes of the second half to score four more goals to end the game with…
Read MoreRams put another soccer game in the win column
The Ram boys varsity soccer team upped its record to 3-0 with a 10-0 win over the Grand View Christian Thunder April 9 in Grand Junction. More than 20 Ram players had time on the field.
Read MoreRams take on Ballard Bombers on the links
The Ram boys golf teams traveled to the Ballard Golf and Country Club in Huxley April 9 to play the Ballard Bombers golf teams. Ballard won the varsity match 180 to 212. Meet medalist was Ballard’s Kade Miller with a 44. Jadon Block led the Rams with a 45. He tied for meet runner-up but lot on the tie breaker.
Read MoreThe family that escapes together laughs a lot
~a column by Colleen O’Brien I participated in an Escape Room game last week. When my family first proposed it, I thought it was something brand new, avant-garde; I thought I’d be in on something so hip and with-it that for once I’d be on the leading edge of life in the 21st century.
Read MoreRippey sesqucentennial planning starts Sunday
In 2020 Rippey will be 150 years old. The mayor of Rippey and city council will host a planning meeting Sunday, April 14, at 2 pm at the Community Center.
Read MorePaton-Churdan tells prom plans
The Paton-Churdan Junior class presents “A Night in Paris” for Prom 2019 on Saturday, April 13. Prom-goers this year will be transported to Paris once they enter the school greeted by a Parisian streetscape. As they follow the cobblestone street they will have views of the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe. Couples will even have to pass over…
Read MoreJeff council sets five public hearings
The Jefferson city council set public hearings for every item on its April 9 meeting agenda. The council set May 14 at 5:30 pm as the time for a public hearing on the relocation of 243rd St for a runway extension project at the municipal airport. The resolution setting the public hearing also included ordering the plans and specifications for…
Read MoreCounty supes ask for review of master matrix
The Greene County supervisors on Monday approved a letter to state elected officials lauding the county’s hog growers and their practices, and asking the legislature to consider changes to the master matrix, the tool used to evaluate applications for the construction permit needed for new confined animal feeding operations (CAFOs). The final version of the letter is very similar to…
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