Wellbeing isn’t something to achieve and check off a bucket list. Instead, it’s an ongoing journey that varies with each person. Iowans can find their own way in a new program from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach – Greene County. “What About Me? My Wellbeing” is a four-week educational workshop series beginning Friday, March 6 at the Churdan library.…
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Lori Lynn, ‘Overall Buddies!’, in Churdan Feb. 25
The public, particularly those with young children, is invited to hear Lori Lynn, creator of Overall Buddies!, Tuesday, Feb. 25, at 10 am in the Paton-Churdan auditorium. The event promises the audience will sing, dance, clap, stomp, hug and laugh together. The program is sponsored by the Churdan public library, the Paton-Churdan Early Learning Center, and the Paton-Churdan preschool with…
Read MoreMatt Carstens to take the helm at Landus Cooperative
Following a nationwide search, the Landus Cooperative board of directors on Feb. 19 introduced Matt Carstens as chief executive officer for the farmer-owned cooperative. The board unanimously selected Carstens, who has nearly 25 years of experience in the industry spanning every step in the supply chain from agronomy retail to end-user grain customers, food manufacturers, grocery stores and consumers.
Read MoreRoutine business for supes
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County supervisors spent much of their Feb. 20 meeting as trustees for the drainage district 187, presiding at the continuation of a public hearing that began Jan. 30. The first hearing was continued due to landowners not attending. Representatives of Bolton and Menk then sent ballots to the landowners in DD187, which is…
Read MoreThe Behn Report
February 20, 2020 ~by Sen Jerry Behn Subcommittee and committee work took up most, if not all, of our time during the sixth week because the end of the week is the first legislative deadline of the year, nicknamed ‘funnel week.’ This deadline requires most legislation be passed out of committee in its originating chamber – Senate bills need to…
Read MoreWilliam C. Ostlund, 1947 – 2020
William (Bill) Charles Ostlund, the son of John and Beverly (Juhl) Ostlund, was born April 5, 1947, in Hot Springs, AR, and left this life on January 29, 2020, in Des Moines. He lived his life to the age of 72 years, 9 months and 24 days. Bill grew up in Webster City and graduated from Webster City High School…
Read MoreLola Dzuris, 1927 – 2020
Services were held Feb. 21 at First Baptist Church in Jefferson for Lola Mae Dzuris, 92, of Mora, MN, formerly of Jefferson. Pastor Bob McNight offered words of comfort. Sheilah Pound was soloist, accompanied by Lois Last. Casket bearers were Dick Dzuris Jr, James McCaffrey, Doug Smith, Valerie Anderson, Les Fister and Bill Allen. Interment was at the Jefferson Municipal…
Read MoreRobbins, Gallagher on to state wrestling tourney
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal A quartet of Greene County wrestlers traveled to Atlantic for district tournament action Saturday, Feb. 15. Freshman McKinley Robbins secured a trip to the state tournament as a first place winner in Atlantic. The 106-pound wrestler posted a 52-second pin in the first round. He defeated the second opponent by a 10-4 decision. Robbins is…
Read MoreRam girls upset SEV to advance in regional hoops
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Greene County girls basketball team extended their season with a 56-51 victory over Southeast Valley Saturday, their third victory of the year. They play at Roland-Story in the second round of regional action tonight (Wednesday) at 7 pm. The Norsemen have defeated GC this year by scores of 76-11 and 85-19.
Read MoreRams lose to NP Comets in close game
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Greene County boys basketball team nearly pulled out a victory over North Polk Tuesday, leading until the fourth quarter when the Comets went ahead and grabbed the win 71-68. The Rams defeated Saydel 54-43 on Friday, ending the regular season 5-16. The Greene County Rams will meet the Glenwood Rams on Monday, Feb. 24,…
Read MoreAbsentee voting starts Feb. 19
Absentee voting in the March 3 Jefferson special election begins Wednesday, Feb . 19, in the auditor’s office at the courthouse. Jefferson voters can vote in person during regular business hours, 8 am to 4:30 pm, and until 5 pm on Monday, March 2. The last day to mail a ballot is Friday, Feb. 21. Voters will elect one person…
Read MoreGreene County Cattlemen to hold banquet Saturday
The Greene County Cattlemen’s Association is hosting its annual banquet Saturday, Feb. 22, at Clover Hall on the Greene County Fairgrounds in Jefferson. This annual event raises funds for many projects in the county.
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