Greene County is among 43 counties named by Gov. Kim Reynolds in a disaster proclamation in response to the Dec. 15 severe weather. The governor’s proclamation allows state resources to be utilized to respond to and recover from the effects of this severe weather and activates the Iowa Individual Assistance Grant Program for qualifying residents, along with the Disaster Case Management…
Read MoreDay: December 16, 2021
Tornado hits Greene County
The tornado that swept through Greene County Dec. 15 has been rated as an EF2 tornado by the National Weather Service. According to the NWS, the storm path that did extreme damage to farmsteads and homes south and west of Jefferson was longer than 17 miles and included peak winds of 115-120 miles per hour. The greatest impact of the…
Read MoreRuth Fitzpatrick, 1928 – 2021
Services were held Dec. 17 at St Columbkille Catholic Church in Churdan for Ruth Eleanor Fitzpatrick, 93, of Churdan. The Rev John Gerald, pastor of the church, celebrated the Mass of Christian Burial. Steve Haywood was soloist, accompanied by Lois Last. The church choir with cantor Greg Carey also sang. Honorary bearers were Ruth’s grandchildren. Casket bearers were Kevin Fitzpatrick…
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