The Greene County Medical Center board of trustees and administration introduced a new member to the board at their November meeting. Long time Greene County resident Angela (Angie) Jewett was appointed to the board of trustees to complete the term of Ralph Reidesel, who retired from the board effective Nov. 30. His term expires Dec. 31, 2022. Jewett currently lives…
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Commercial manure app training slated for Greene County
Registration deadline is December 30 Commercial manure applicators should plan to attend the commercial manure applicator training program scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 6, from 9 am to noon. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, in cooperation with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, will conduct the required three-hour training workshop at that time. There is no fee to attend the…
Read MoreHomemade bread topic for adult ed class
The art of baking homemade bread was on the agenda at the Greene County Career Academy culinary kitchen when homemade bread enthusiast Tim Christensen shared his tips with twelve adult learners on hand. Each student learned how to mix the ingredients and baked a loaf on site. They also created a second dough masterpiece to take home and bake in…
Read MoreFriends of Rippey hold organizational meeting
Charlie Munday, new president of the Friends of Rippey (FOR), opened the recent meeting on December 9. Those present shared their connection with the Rippey community. The first order of business was to authorize Charlie and treasurer Paula Rychnovsky to sign checks for the organization. Tina Minor is the secretary. Those present talked about plans for the future including…
Read MoreGreene County district court
In Greene County district court Dale Lee Spaulding, 53, of Ellsworth was sentenced Dec. 6 to 1 year in in jail after being found guilty in a jury trial Nov. 29 of operating while intoxicated- first offense. All but 10 days of the jail time was suspended and he was placed on probation to the Iowa Department of Correctional Services…
Read MoreCovid numbers stable in county, first Iowa case of Omicron variant found in Black Hawk County
The first confirmed case in Iowa of the Covid-19 Omicron variant was detected in an unvaccinated individual under the age of 18 who lives in Black Hawk County, Greene County public health director Becky Wolf reported Dec. 13. The individual remains without symptoms, but because of travel exposure, the family sought testing based on public health guidance. Black Hawk County…
Read MoreKiwanis, Wild Rose employee & patrons, and KDLS join for toy drive
The combined forces of the Jefferson Kiwanis, KDLS radio and Wild Rose Casino & Resorts employees were able Dec. 3 to donate approximately 70 new toys along with $50 cash to New Opportunities for them to distribute as needed for the holidays. Casino employees were able to donate toys, and on Nov. 28 KDLS Radio assisted with a 2-hour radio…
Read MoreElks to host Christmas dinner
Jefferson Elks Lodge 2306 will once again serve their annual Christmas dinner at 4 pm on Christmas Day. The menu will include ham (donated by Fareway) and turkey (donated by HyVee), with mashed potatoes and gravy, green bean casserole, rolls, and pumpkin pie provided by Jefferson Does Drove #196. Bingo games will follow dinner. “Remember, this is for anyone who…
Read MoreFY23 budget process begins for county
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County board of supervisors heard the first funding requests for FY2023 at the regular board meeting Dec. 6. Elderbridge Agency on Aging requested $8,320 in a report of activities sent to the board. According to the Elderbridge report, the 2020 census figure for Greene County population 60 years of age and older is…
Read MoreRam wrestlers win three duals, place 14th at Tough Keen Invite
Ram Wrestlers Win Three Duals; 14th at Tough Keen Invitational ~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal Greene County Ram wrestling kicked off the 2021-22 season on Tuesday, Nov. 30, with a triangular meet in Van Meter, winning all three duals. The Rams went 30-11 in matches for the meet. “We came out a little slow against PCM. We had…
Read MoreStudents in K-1 to present Christmas program, art show
Greene County kindergartners and first graders invite their families and friends to Carol with the Kids: A Night of Performance and Song, Thursday, Dec. 16, at the Greene County High School auditorium. The children will perform songs “sure to get you in the holiday spirit,” said elementary general music teacher Emily Malamos. Artwork will be on display before and after…
Read MoreHoliday events in Churdan Saturday
A busy morning of holiday fun is slated for the Churdan public library Saturday, Dec. 11. The library will host an open house from 9 to 11 am, but activities continue through 1 pm. An Ugly Sweater Contest is in progress now, with the winner to be announced Saturday at noon. Vote tickets are $1 each or six for $5.…
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