~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline Like last summer, the Iowa Chill River Farm Summer Bash held at River Farm Recreation on July 17 and 18 was again an issue for law enforcement and the ambulance service. County sheriff Jack Williams reported illegal drugs, assaults, and underage drinking to the Greene County board of supervisors at their regular meeting on July…
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The difference between a white slave and a black slave
~a column by Colleen O’Brien I have a black friend whose research shows the Irish who came to America in the 1600s suffered pretty much like the Africans did when they came here in that century. Irish came unwillingly, scooped up off the streets of London and shipped to America as indentured servants, often treated like slaves for the seven…
Read MoreNew uses for former middle school, gym discussed at GrCo board meeting
The future of Greene County’s 1921 school building and the attached 1952 gymnasium was the topic of discussion at the school board’s work session July 15. The three-story classroom portion of the building has seen its last students. Middle school students are moving from the vintage building to the repurposed 1966 building, which until now has been the high school.…
Read MoreWellbeing subject of workshop Aug. 13 in Churdan
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 an educational workshop on Thursday, Aug. 13, from 10 to 11:30 am at…
Read MoreLetter to the editor, Bruce Banister re: face masks at school
To the editor, The director of the NIH Dr. Francis Collins recently stated he didn’t want anyone to think that wearing a mask is “something optional” as the country tries to tamp down the virus. In spite of this and all scientific evidence the Greene County school board has decided not to make masks mandatory in any situation, not even…
Read MoreCovid-friendly Relay for Life slated for Aug. 7
The 2020 Relay for Life of Greene County will look different than in years past, but the goal remains the same – to celebrate cancer survivors, to remember those who died of cancer, and to raise funds for the American Cancer Society. Guidance from the American Cancer Society does not allow for a large group event. The local event leadership…
Read MoreJM:MS receives national accreditation
Jefferson Matters: Main Street has been designated as a 2020 accredited Main Street AmericaTM program. Accredited status is Main Street America’s top tier of recognition and signifies a demonstrated commitment to comprehensive commercial district revitalization and proven track record of successfully applying the Main Street ApproachTM. In 2019 alone, $6.45 billion of public and private reinvestment was generated, 6,466 net…
Read MoreNew school nears completion
“It’s getting there. It’s looking really good,” Sam Harding told the Greene County school board about the new high school and regional career academy last week. Many parts of the building will be essentially complete Aug. 1 and school staff has already begun moving things from the middle school gym, where they’ve been stored this summer, to the new building.…
Read MoreWest central still driest region in state
Although some areas of the state received more than 3.0 inches of rain, statewide Iowa farmers had 5.7 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending July 19, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Fieldwork activities included spraying, harvesting hay and grain movement. Topsoil moisture levels across Iowa rated 9 percent very short, 20 percent short, 69 percent…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
RIPPEY library Website: www.rippey.lib.ia.us Hours: Mon-Fri 2- 5 p.m. E-mail: rippeyli@windstream.net The Rippey library has been open since July 6. There have been several people in, but I know some are worried about it. I wear a mask and you wear a mask! I’ve ordered an array of books. There are some adult, some young adult, and lots of children’s…
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