Greene County High School students Aiden Johnson, Linsey Kitt, Cody Maston, and Mitchell Stevens had the opportunity to attend the Future Ready Iowa Summit taking place in Des Moines at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines on Tuesday. The purpose of the summit was to bring together policy makers, educators, students, and business and industry to find ways to…
Read MoreDay: May 1, 2019
In the legislature
~by Senator Jerry Behn April 29, 2019 During the 15th week of the legislative session we continued our work towards adjournment for the year. We spent much of our time waiting for bills to come to us from the other chamber, waiting on amendments, and debating some of the last proposals we will discuss this year. Because this is the…
Read MoreRam soccer team splits games to start week
The Ram boys soccer team split Monday-Tuesday games to put their season record at 7-2. The team started the week Monday with a 6-0 win over the PCM Mustangs in Grand Junction. Coach Carl Behne called it “a great bounce back win and much needed” after the team took its first loss for the season against Gilbert last week.
Read MoreGus Gustafson topic of Historical Society program Friday
Churdan High ’49 graduate “Gus” Gustafson had a business career that was the talk of the Twin Cities and Las Vegas – while it lasted ~by Chuck Offenburger for the Greene County Historical Society Deil O. (“Gus”) Gustafson, who graduated from Churdan High School in 1949, may have been one of the biggest business success stories ever to come out…
Read MoreMahanay bell tower’s ’19 season opens Saturday
Seeking Mahanay Maestros The Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower will open officially for the 2019 season Saturday, May 4. The tower will be open from 10 am to 4 pm Saturdays and Sundays in May, and then daily beginning Memorial Day weekend.
Read MoreCarroll Perkins to supes – ‘I’m just a farmer’
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County board of supervisors heard from landowner Carroll Perkins at the regular board meeting April 29 concerning problems with Drainage Ditch 14 (DD14) that had first been presented by Michelle Fields, IT/GIS/drainage department, at the April 15 meeting. (DD14 includes sections 34-36 of Jackson Township and sections 1-3 of Greenbrier Township about six…
Read MoreHistory Boy Theater now a non-profit organization
Presenting “Young Frankenstein” in June History Boy Theater Company in downtown Jefferson has been entertaining and delighting theater lovers for more than 10 years. History Boy announced last week the professional theater is now a non-profit organization (and honestly, most theaters are.)
Read MoreCareer academy topic of info session May 8
The public is invited to an informational meeting about the Greene County Career Academy Wednesday, May 8, at 7 pm at the high school auditorium. The topic of the meeting is the strands and curriculum at the academy: computer science/programming, welding/advanced manufacturing, culinary/hospitality, healthcare, agriculture IT, and construction. Persons who want more information about the meeting can call school superintendent…
Read MoreUpcoming salad luncheon supports projects
For the 25 years of its existence, proceeds from the salad luncheon sponsored by PEO Chapter CZ have benefitted local projects. Recently, the chapter presented a check for $400 to the Christian Action Resource Center for its building renovation needs. Hosting its 26th annual luncheon on Tuesday, May 14, from 11 am to 1 pm at St. Joseph Parish Center…
Read MoreRams finish eighth at HOIAC boys golf meet
The Greene County boys golf team placed eighth of eight teams at the Heart of Iowa Activities Conference golf meet Tuesday at the Tournament Club of Iowa in Polk City. Nevada won the conference title with a score of 143. Cubs golfers claimed the top four medalist positions with Kyle Linder shooting 35 and Caden Jones, Dylan Sporrer and Harold…
Read MoreScranton library news
Upcoming programs and events at the Scranton public library are: A Matter of Balance – Mondays and Thursdays, May 2-23, from 1:30 to 3:30 pm, Greene County public health program. Program fee: $25 May Day story hour – Wednesday, May 1, at 4 pm. Make May baskets and May flowers Bubble Story Hour – Wednesday, May 15, at 4 pm.…
Read MoreNearly one-third of corn crop planted
Favorable weather conditions at the beginning of the week ending April 28 allowed Iowa farmers to make planting progress according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. However, rain and snow over the weekend created some fieldwork delays. Statewide there were 4.3 days suitable for fieldwork. Activities for the week included hauling manure, applying anhydrous, tillage and planting.
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