Members of the Churdan United Methodist Church will serve their annual roast beef dinner Sunday, April 7, from 11 am to 1:30 pm at the church. The menu features a traditional Sunday dinner – roast beef, potatoes and gravy, home grown sweet corn served family style, with salads and a dessert bar, too. The church basement is handicap accessible and…
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All prom festivities at Wild Rose this year
Parents, community invited to grand march in the casino promenade The Greene County junior class will transform the Greene Room Event Center at Wild Rose Jefferson into a casino setting of their own for a “Viva Las Vegas” themed junior-senior prom Saturday, April 6.
Read MoreZollars recognized for employee excellence at medical center
Dar Zollars was given the 2018 Employee Exemplifying Excellence award at Greene County Medical Center’s employee recognition celebration March 27. The recognition celebration honored six Employee Exemplifying Excellence nominees, as well as 21 employees with milestone work anniversaries. The medical center offers all employees the opportunity to nominate co-workers for the Employee Exemplifying Excellence award.
Read MoreVendor fair slated for April 13
The Easter Bunny will be among the shoppers at a vendors fair Saturday, April 13, from 10 am to 4 pm at Clover Hall on the county fairgrounds in Jefferson. The vendor fair is hosted by VFW Post 9599 and the auxiliary, who invite families to bring their children to visit the Easter Bunny. There is a $1 entry charge.
Read MoreNew program to keep teens safe while driving
Gov. Kim Reynolds, in conjunction with the Iowa Department of Transportation, announced last week an initiative new to Iowa designed to help teen drivers and their parents more safely navigate the early years of driving.
Read MoreOlson takes first in discus at Audubon Early Bird meet
Brooklyn Olson earned the Ram girls track and field team its only first place finish at the Audubon Early Bird meet Thursday with a first place finish in the discus. Olson threw the discus 115’ 2”. She placed fifth in the shot put with a toss of 31’ 9”.
Read MoreGreene County residents now eligible for flood assistance
Greene County residents who suffered losses due to flooding and flash flooding beginning March 13 and continuing are now eligible for the Iowa Individual Assistance grant program and the Disaster Case Management program. The eligibility comes after Gov Kim Reynolds on Thursday issued a disaster proclamation for Greene County. The governor’s proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond…
Read MoreRams teams do well at home Early Bird meet
The Greene County track and field teams opened the outdoor season at home with the Ram Early Bird meet March 26. Colby Kafer and Brooklyn Olson set new school records as the teams collected many first place finishes. Boys coach Chad Morton was pleased with his team’s first outdoor event. “The boys really stepped up and ran well for our…
Read MoreAdditional funds available for flood-impacted counties
The door may be open for Greene County to apply for federal funds to replace the Raccoon River Valley Trail bridge that was severely damaged two weeks ago by ice making its way down the river. Gov Kim Reynolds on Wednesday received work that additional assistance is now available to public and nonprofit entities in flood-impacted counties including Greene County.
Read MoreWyatt James Wilson, 2018 – 2019
A Service of Remembrance was held March 27 for Wyatt James Wilson, age 3 months, at the First United Methodist Church in Grand Junction. Pastor Steve Ransom offered words of comfort. Honorary bearers were Ben Johnston, Jacob Johnston, Spencer Johnston, Kenzo Johnson, Austin Maach and Hayden Pottorff. Casket bearers were Ryan Johnston, Jeremy Johnston, Bradley Johnston, Tyler Johnston, Michael Johnston…
Read MoreJeanette Marie Van Tassel, 1931 – 2019
Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 6, at St Joseph Catholic Church in Jefferson for Jeanette Marie Van Tassel, 87, of Jefferson. The Rev John Gerald, pastor of the church, will celebrate the Mass of the Resurrection. Sheilah Pound will be soloist, accompanied by Lois Last. Casket bearers will be Kari Northeim, Katie Lynn Dinslage, James Truckenmiller, Norman Manken…
Read MoreChamber’s ABC Award to Chris and Tracy Deal
Chris and Tracy Deal were presented with the ABC Award Friday at Greene County Chamber & Tourism’s annual meeting for their Above and Beyond the Call efforts in school and community development during the past year.
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