Members of First United Methodist Church are kicking off fundraising to repair the church bell which has been silent since last spring. The church will host a carryout meal Sunday, March 27, from 11 to 12:30 pm. The menu features the locally famous Lenten Luncheon chicken casserole, salads and dessert. Meals should be reserved by calling the church at 515-386-4411.…
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GrCo school board selects finalists for superintendent position
The Greene County Community School board of education met in closed session Wednesday evening and selected two finalists for the superintendent vacancy. Candidates are –Brett Abbotts, who is currently an elementary principal in the Council Bluffs Community School District. Previously, he was an assistant principal/activities director at AHSTW (Avoca) and a teacher in the Southeast Polk Community School in Altoona. …
Read MoreABC Award to Sid Jones
Sid Jones, retiring president of Home State Bank, was honored with the 2021 Above and Beyond the Call (ABC) Award at a Community Recognition Night hosted by Jefferson Matters: A Main Street and Chamber Community Tuesday evening in the Greene County High School auditorium. The award was presented by 2020 ABC Award recipient Harry Ahrenholtz. He said the one word…
Read MoreCounty supes discuss CO2 pipeline, agree to raises for sheriff’s office employees
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline Issues involving the proposed carbon dioxide pipeline through 12 miles of Greene County continued to be discussed at March 21 meeting of the Greene County board of supervisors. The county is responsible for contracting with carbon dioxide inspection services that will monitor the construction of the pipeline by Summit Carbon Solutions. Chuck Wenthold, environmental department,…
Read MoreExtension offering free suicide prevention progran
Part of Extension Week, April 18-22 Iowa’s rural communities and families are still coping with the uncertainty and stress produced by the COVID-19 pandemic. Financial worries continue to contribute to farmers’ anxiety. In response to this continuing impact, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Greene County is offering the “Question. Persuade. Refer.” program Tuesday, April 19, from 10 to 11:30…
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