Community members are invited to concerts presented by Greene County second and third graders Thursday, March 10, in the high school auditorium. Student artwork will also be on display. Second graders will present “Sing the Rainbow”, featuring music the represents the colors of the rainbow. The concert will begin at 6:15 pm. Third graders will present “Old Time Favorites” with…
Read MoreMonth: March 2022
Capitol Roundup
~by State Senator Jesse Green March 4, 2022 The big headlines from the Capitol this week were the passage of an historic flat tax bill as well as the passage of legislation that will protect girls sports in Iowa. This week I took a moment to speak on the floor in support of the girls sports bill. I believe it…
Read MoreSupes to hold public hearing on moratorium on large solar farms
The Greene County supervisors will hold a public hearing Monday at 9 am on a proposed ordinance that would set a 6-month moratorium on building utility-scale solar energy projects in the county. The agenda for that meeting includes not only the public hearing, but also consideration of the proposed ordinance and then consideration of waiving the second and third readings.…
Read MoreMedical center seeking SHIIP volunteers
Greene County Medical Center’s Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) is recruiting for volunteer counselors to join its team. As one of the first medical centers to become a SHIIP volunteer service center, Greene County Medical Center’s SHIIP program is committed to helping seniors sort through confusing information about Medicare and health insurance with the help of these volunteer counselors.…
Read MoreSunday is Day of Prayer for Ukraine
Gov Kim Reynolds on Friday signed a proclamation declaring this Sunday, March 6, as a Day of Prayer in Iowa for Ukraine. “Iowans, Americans and nations across the globe are watching the events unfolding in Ukraine with disbelief and sadness,” said Gov. Reynolds. “As soldiers and civilians stand united to protect their homeland, Iowans can unite in our support for the Ukranian people through the…
Read MoreBob Brown, 1962 – 2022
Robert “Bob” Eugene Brown, 59, of Rippey, passed away Monday, February 28, 2022, peacefully at his home surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer. Funeral services were held March 3 2022 at First Christian Church in Perry. Burial will be held later at the Violet Hill Cemetery in Perry. Memorials may be given to UnityPoint Hospice and…
Read MoreSupes hold hearing to increase property tax dollars
Hearing on FY23 budget will be March 14 ~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline During the regular board meeting on Feb. 28, the Greene County board of supervisors held a public hearing to hear comments about the county’s proposed maximum property tax dollars for general and rural county services. Auditor Jane Heun told the board any increase over 2 percent requires…
Read MoreHistorical Society slates March programs
~by Chuck Offenburger for the Greene County Historical Society The Greene County Historical Society is hosting two programs at the museum in Jefferson during March. On Sunday, March 6, at 2 pm, Matt Wetrich will speak about “Birding.” Wetrich is a Jefferson city council member, a conservation officer, and a noted photographer. His talk should be a treat for everyone,…
Read MoreMore township budget hearings scheduled
Townships will hold budget hearings as follows: Grant – Friday, March 4, at 10 am in the courthouse boardroom. Clerk Marv Rasmussen Greenbrier – Monday, March 7, at 2 pm at 2018 J Ave, Scranton. Clerk Judy Contner Hardin – Tuesday, March 8, at 9 am in the courthouse boardroom. Clerk Carla Haupert Highland – Tuesday, March 8, at 8…
Read MoreKathy and Steve Cuddy re: All That Jazz
Last Friday (2.25.22) we attended the “All That Jazz” concert at our new high school auditorium concluding an all-day clinic with jazz choir programs from nine high schools from around Iowa. They spent the day working with two very fine jazz artist clinicians. Dr. Justin Binek from Olathe, KS, and Jennifer Parker from St Paul, MN, were recruited by local…
Read MoreDave Walker, 1953 – 2022
Services were held March 4 at First United Methodist Church in Jefferson for Dave Walker, 69, of Jefferson. Interment will be at a later date at the Jefferson Municipal Cemetery. David L. Walker, 69, of Jefferson, passed at the Greene County Medical Center in Jefferson on Monday, February 28, 2022. He was born on February 02, 1953, in Fort Dodge,…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
RIPPEY UMC – Rippey United Methodist and Fairview United Methodist Churches will join the Perry United Methodist Church congregation for Ash Wednesday services at 7 pm. All are welcome to attend at 1100 Third Street in Perry. Rippey Lions Club – The Rippey Lions Club will hold their regular meeting on Thursday, March 3, at the Rippey United Methodist Church…
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