If Michael Morain were everyone’s high school history teacher, a lot more people would love history. Morain, communications manager of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs, which includes the State Historical Society of Iowa, helped the Greene County Historical Society mark the 175th anniversary of Iowa’s statehood Tuesday, Dec. 28. Local historical society member Chuck Offenburger called Morain a “masterful…
Read MoreMonth: December 2021
Lois Olson, 1928 – 2021
Services were held Dec. 31 at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson for Lois Olson, 93, of Boone. Words of comfort were offered by The Rev Kim Nofel, pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Jefferson. Honorary bearers were Anthony Onstot, Casey Hagensick, Richard Barber, Neil Schmitz, Shawn Pickens and Tom Schmitz. Casket bearers were Chad Olson, Craig Olson, Peter Olson, Keith…
Read MoreWallace Teagarden, 1923 – 2021
Services were held December 30 at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson for Wallace Teagarden, 98, of Ames. Pastor Jerry Evelsizer offered words of comfort. Interment was at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Grant Township, Greene County. Wallace W. Teagarden, son of Ralph W. and Bessie (McCuen) Teagarden, was born Feb. 5, 1923, in Grand Junction, where he graduated in 1941. He…
Read MoreSupes adopt master matrix for CAFO permits after long discussion
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline After discussion at the regular meeting on Dec. 27, the Greene County board of supervisors unanimously approved a resolution allowing them to submit approval or disapproval to the Department of Natural Resources of any construction permit application made by applicants in the county for building confinement feeding operations. This ability to approve or disapprove construction…
Read MoreNew patient satisfaction survey at GCMC Jan. 1
Greene County Medical Center will go into partnership with patient survey vendor NRC Health (replacing Press Ganey) on Jan. 1. NRC Health offers real-time patient feedback in a user-friendly format, delivering a comprehensive analysis with much simplicity. The transition to NRC will make it easier by providing patients a shorter and simpler survey. It will also give leaders a more…
Read MoreJohnson of Fort Dodge appointed judge in District 2B
Gov. Kim Reynolds on Dec. 29 announced her appointment of Derek Johnson as a district court judge in Judicial Election District 2B, which includes Greene County. Johnson, of Fort Dodge, currently serves as a district associate judge in District 2B. He previously worked in private practice and has served as the Humboldt County attorney. Johnson received his bachelor’s degree from Buena Vista University and his law degree from the Drake University Law…
Read MoreYour Life Iowa – No judgment, just help
New Opportunities knows the holidays can be a tough time. The added activities and expenses can be very taxing for some people. It is a busy time of year with added stressors of the holidays. Family and work expectations may be higher as the year comes to a close. Where has the time gone? It appears we just rolled in…
Read MoreRegister now for GCYAA basketball, second session
The Greene County Youth Athletic Association’s Basketball Program Part 2 is open to any student (boys & girls) in grades 3-6 who want to continue learning proper skills and then putting those skills into a game environment.Youngsters and coaches will go over various skills and concepts that will be used during basketball. A skill focus will be followed by a…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
December 28, 2021 Pre-holiday visitors – Visitors in the home of Virgene Morse earlier last week were Delores and Kevin Blanshan of Waterloo and their son and family, Eric, Dana and Jack Blanshan of Centreville, VA, and Kelsey Blanshan of Ames. Plenty of laughter and food were shared, with 2-year-old Jack providing the entertainment! LIONS CLUB – The Rippey Lions…
Read MoreRam boys go 2-1 in hoops
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County boys basketball team picked up two wins, one against West Marshall and the other against Perry, but lost to Kuemper Catholic in play the week ending Dec. 18. The Rams started their week on Tuesday, Dec. 14, at home against the West Marshall Trojans. Greene County took the lead right…
Read MoreRobbins, Black champions at Carroll Invitational Dec. 18
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County wrestlers planned to travel to Saydel on Dec. 16, but due to storms and the extensive damage in the community Dec. 15, they missed the meet. On Saturday, Dec. 18, the Rams hit the road to wrestle at the Carroll Invitational Tournament, bringing home fifth place as a team. Nine…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Dec. 24
In Greene County district court Vashara Tametria Gwendo Green, 24, of West Des Moines was sentenced Dec. 14 to seven days in jail after she changed her plea to guilty to a charge of possession of marijuana- second offense. The jail time was suspended and she was placed on probation to Boone/Greene County Probation for one year. She must undergo…
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