~by Mary Weaver This column was going to be about mental health services that are needed, and services that are available in Greene County, but the person I wished to interview had unforeseen circumstances occur that derailed the plan. A future column will focus on mental health. Rather in a switch of topics, I will be sharing some of the…
Read MoreMonth: May 2023
Dorothy Rueter, 1933 – 2023
Dorothy Dee Rueter of Grand Junction passed on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at Deerfield Community in Urbandale. Dorothy Dee Doran was born on July 17,1933, in Beaver to Oliver and Lois (Brewster) Doran. She was the youngest of four sisters. Dorothy graduated from Grand Junction High School in 1951. She married her high school sweetheart, Cecil Rueter on November 23.…
Read More‘Life in the Raccoon River Watershed’ topic of May 13 conference
The conservation-minded public is invited to attend the Raccoon River Watershed Association’s annual conference, “Life in the Raccoon River Watershed: Prairie, Birds, Wildlife, and the River,” Saturday, May 13, in Des Moines. Thomas Rosburg, Drake University botanist, will present “The Remnants and Reconstructions in Prairie Conservation.” His presentation will include a virtual tour of Tipton Prairie in Greene County, a…
Read MoreStudent success at GrCo Career Academy
A group of 30 students recently completed a career pathway in the Greene County Career Academy. Students and staff celebrated with breakfast Wednesday morning and discussed senior scholarships, work-based learning scholarships, and seniors wearing a blue cord at graduation representing a completed pathway. The students also discussed pathways for next year and orientation for the fall with the underclassmen. “Thank…
Read MoreSixty-eight new trees in public places in Jefferson
The Jefferson tree committee planted trees in Jefferson last week with Greene County Schools students assisting. This nearly annual spring event is always popular with both students and tree committee members. On Wednesday 28 trees were planted at the future Rotary Centennial Dog Park adjacent to the new Greene County Animal Shelter at 1700 Doreen Wilber Drive. Environmental studies students…
Read MoreNational Amphibian Week, May 7-13
The loud singing from springtime marshes comes from a tiny package, the chorus frog – an inch-long virtuoso common to Iowa. Chorus frogs along with other frogs, toads and salamanders are being recognized during National Amphibian Week, May 7-13. National Amphibian Week, sponsored by the Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation, is a way to increase awareness about amphibians and…
Read MoreRam relay team sets HOIAC record at conference meet, Rams place third overall
The Greene County girls 4 X 100m relay team set a new Heart of Iowa Activities Conference record at the conference meet May 4 at Saydel High School. The all-senior team of Olivia Shannon, Kamryn Sanders, Natalie Heupel and Katrina Heupel placed first with a time of 51.24 seconds, a season best time and a HOIAC record. Freshman Kaycee Pittman…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending May 5
In Greene County district court Cody Michael Husar, 20, of Churdan was granted a deferred judgment May 3 after changing his plea to guilty to a charge of possession a fraudulent driver’s license or ID. He was placed on informal probation to the Greene County sheriff for one year and a judgment was entered for a $430 civil penalty. He…
Read MoreThe Capitol Roundup
~by State Senator Jesse Green, SD24 May 5, 2023 Greetings from the Golden Dome. We have just completed our last week of session! The moment we adjourned was a special moment I will never forget. The National Day of Prayer Ceremony was going on while we were finishing up, and I was honored to give the prayer for the event…
Read MoreGov Reynolds’ statement on 2023 legislative session
Gov. Kim Reynolds on May 4 released the following statement in response to the conclusion of the 2023 legislative session: “Iowa’s national profile is rising, and Americans are taking notice as states around the country are looking to Iowa as a beacon for freedom and opportunity. This year’s historic legislative session saw transformational education reform that kicked off a national…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
May 1, 2023 RIPPEY LIBRARY HOURS Sunday and Monday, closed; Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 2-5 pm; Wednesday 2-6 pm; Saturday, 9 -11 am Online Catalog : Access to the library catalog is online at https://www.rippey.lib.ia.us/ PETTING ZOO Thursday, May 11 and Friday May 12 during Library hours STEAM Petting Zoo Rippey Library May Events Story Time: Tuesdays (Crafts available all week) 4:15-5:15 pm –…
Read MoreGreene County Public Health receives grant for child abuse reduction and prevention education
Greene County Public Health was recently awarded a Community Partnership for Protecting Children/Decategorization Project (CPPC/DCAP) grant to build awareness of and educate in an effort to reduce and prevent instances of child abuse in the county. “The funds received through Communities 4 Children Decategorization and Community Partnerships for Protecting Children Neighborhood and Community Networks mini grants has helped us come…
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