This past February, students from Greene County Elementary and Middle Schools jumped all over heart disease and stroke by participating in our annual Kids Heart Challenge fundraiser.
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IDALS seeking student art for Choose Iowa calendar
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig encourages students from across Iowa to enter into the annual agriculture calendar contest. Artwork will be selected based on creativity and the ability to connect agriculture products from the farm to everyday life. Entries are reviewed by a panel of judges and 12 winners will be featured in the Choose Iowa calendar.
Read MoreSchool groundbreaking Monday
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.
Read MoreIsaac 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.
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.
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