September 26, 2021 The Rippey Lions Club met on Thursday, Sept. 9, for their regular meeting. Greg Jacobs, president, opened the meeting followed by a meal prepared and served by Phyllis Bardole. The Lions are considering community projects. Patches were presented that will be attached to the Lions Club banner. Lions Club members will do future planning regarding encouraging new…
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Greene County district court, week ending Sept. 24
In Greene County district court Jonah Van Khua Lian, 31, of Clive was granted a deferred judgment Sept. 24 after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of operating while intoxicated. He was placed on informal probation to the Greene County sheriff for one year. He must pay a $1,250 civil penalty and $305 court costs. (Sentencing: Honorable…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Sept. 24
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment for a $105 fine with a $15.75 surcharge was entered Sept. 24 against Jonathan Phillip Michael Kennedy of Bagley on a charge of criminal mischief. He must also pay $15 restitution to the Greene County jail and $60 court costs. Cases were initiated in magistrate court as follows: Austin Ray Higgins Owens of…
Read MoreTemp redistricting commission meets Wednesday
The first meeting of the Greene County temporary redistricting commission will be Wednesday, Sept. 29, at 2 pm in the courthouse boardroom. Members of the commission will appoint a chairperson and secretary. Duties will be reviewed and existing supervisor districts will be examined. The commission will examine official census population data and review maps provided by the county’s GIS coordinator…
Read MoreCovid test positivity rate down some, but still ‘high’ by CDC guidelines
The Greene County public health department will begin administering booster doses Tuesday to persons who received the Pfizer vaccine and who meet some criteria. See an earlier post on GreeneCountyNewsOnline for more information. Public health director Becky Wolf stresses that those recommendations are only for those who received the Pfizer vaccine. In addition to public health, Pfizer boosters may be…
Read MoreFarm Bureau’s 4th grade farm tour returns, with 5th graders added
This is the third year in the 27-year history of Greene County Farm Bureau’s 4th grade farm tour that Cale and Connor Juergensen have hosted the event. The tour was held Tuesday, Sept. 14, on the Juergensen family farm north of Churdan where Connor and his wife Lindsay live. Usually held every year for county 4th grade students, this year’s…
Read MorePublic health to administer Pfizer Covid vaccine boosters
Starting Tuesday, Sept. 28, Greene County Public Health will provide Pfizer booster doses for adults 65 years and older and individuals of specific at-risk groups starting Tuesday, Sept. 28. The following individuals and specific at-risk groups qualify for a booster dose: • Individuals 65 years and older and residents in long-term care settings should receive a booster shot of Pfizer…
Read MoreGround-breaking soil health conservation easements signed
Last week, ground-breaking soil heath conservation easements went into effect, protecting 1,998 acres of productive, healthy Iowa soil in perpetuity. Conservation easements created to preserve soil health were donated to Whiterock Conservancy by the Garst family farm entities. The easements cover nine parcels of land located in Audubon, Carroll, Greene, and Guthrie counties. “The Garst family has long been known…
Read MoreChurdan resident L. Towers will vote YES on gaming referendum
Dear Greene County Residents, In the summer of 2013 with a vote to approve gambling, we created an amazing opportunity for our county. Two years later, Wild Rose opened their doors, creating an event center, hotel and place of entertainment. However, more importantly to me was the increased opportunity for funds to improve our schools, cities, libraries, fire and safety…
Read MoreFriends of Rippey pres M. Weaver encourages YES vote on casino license
To the editor, I am writing to encourage a vote of “YES” to maintain the Wild Rose Casino in Greene County. As the leader for the Friends of Rippey, I am so positive and grateful for the funds that our community has received from Grow Greene County, as well as the Greene County Community Foundation over the years. The Friends…
Read MoreGrCo tells homecoming court
Greene County High School seniors have selected the 2021 homecoming court. Sophomores, juniors and seniors will vote for homecoming king and queen from the court, with coronation slated for Friday, Oct. 1, at about 2:30 pm on the south side of the courthouse.
Read MoreP-C, GrCo homecoming next week
Greene County and Paton-Churdan high schools will celebrate homecoming next week, Sept. 27-Oct. 2. The GrCo student council invites the community to participate in a dress-up contest, using the same daily themes as the students. Community members and businesses should take photos and tag them “Ram Fanatic” on Facebook. Winners will be announced at halftime of the football game and…
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