Readers, this title seems incongruent, but let me fully explain. You will have to read to the end of the document. Is AI a help or an annoyance? I am not tech savvy, but I really dislike the intrusion of Artificial Intelligence into my life. Let me explain some of my annoyances. I have several Zoom meetings each week. Since…
Read MoreYear: 2024
Governor’s Volunteer Service Award to sheriff Jack Williams
Greene County sheriff Jack Williams was honored during the 2024 Governor’s Volunteer Awards June 25 at Ankeny High School, where Gov. Kim Reynolds recognized individuals and groups during the special ceremony. “Those being recognized are the people who invest in others without expecting anything in return – except, of course, for the fulfillment that comes from doing their part to…
Read MoreMedical center reinstates patient, family advisory council
After a brief hiatus during and immediately following the COVID-19 pandemic, Greene County Medical Center leaders announce the return of the Patient & Family Advisory Council. The Patient & Family Advisory Council is comprised of a combination of community members in the medical center’s service area and Greene County Medical Center team members from a cross section of departments. “In…
Read MoreLess than normal rain for much of Iowa
Most of the state received below normal rainfall and experienced mild temperatures. These conditions allowed Iowa farmers 5.1 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending July 14, 2024, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities included harvesting oats for grain, cutting and baling hay, and applying fungicides. Topsoil moisture condition across Iowa rated 6 percent short,…
Read MoreViolet Hoffman, 1928 – 2024
Violet Hoffman, 95, went to her eternal home with our Lord on Monday, July 15, 2024. The celebration of her life will take place Friday, July 19, 2024. Pastor Linden Wenzel will officiate. For those who cannot attend, the funeral service will be live streamed. Live streaming will begin a few minutes prior to the start of the service at 10:30…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending July 12
In Greene County district court Austin James Hill, 36, of West Des Moines was sentenced July 12 to two years in prison after he pleaded guilty to a charge of conspiracy to commit fraudulent practice- third degree, amended from conspiracy to commit non-forcible felony. The prison term is consecutive to sentences in Adams and Marshall County cases. Hill was fined…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending July 12
Cases were initiated in Greene County magistrate court during the week ending July 12 as follows: Lewis Delbert Randolph of Jefferson, theft- fifth degree; Mark Edward Dugan II of Des Moines, violation of no contact order; Chad Lee Ferguson of Jefferson, public intoxication; and Amy Lee Fell of Van Meter, violation of no contact order.
Read MoreLois Jean McAtee, 1936 – 2024
Lois Jean McAtee was born June 24,1936, in Omaha, NE, to Henry ‘Hank’ and Gwendolyn Alcorn Knigge. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 14, 2024. She spent her childhood years in Omaha, later moving to Adel, where she met Dean, the love of her life. Lois spent her senior year of high school in Cedar Rapids…
Read MoreOpposition to KCG housing project sues city of Jefferson, mayor and council
Lawsuit dismissed but may not be finished A lawsuit filed against the Jefferson city council, the mayor, and the city of Jefferson by persons who opposed the rezoning of property on W. Head St to allow the construction of multi-family rental housing was dismissed June 27. The lawsuit was filed April 10. Lead petitioner in the lawsuit was Margaret Saddoris.…
Read MoreRippey Fun Day Saturday
Rippey Fun Day promises fun for all ages Saturday, July 20. The fun begins with a parade at 10 am. Other activities include pickleball and 3-on-3 basketball at 11 am; a car/truck/semi/motorcycle show from 1 to 4 pm; vendors beginning at 10 am; lawn games from 11 am to 6 pm; a 3K color run/walk at 2 pm; and a…
Read MoreGrace Hardaway crowned as 2024 Greene County Fair queen
Grace Hardaway was crowned 2024 Greene County Fair queen Wednesday evening at Clover Hall on the Greene County fairgrounds. She will reign over the remainder of the county fair, awarding ribbons and trophies at the various livestock shows, and she’ll represent Greene County at the Iowa State Fair queen contest next month. Hardaway received a $500 college scholarship from the…
Read MoreWhat does the word ‘inherent’ mean?
~a column by Colleen O’Brien Inherent: a natural part of something that cannot be separated from it. –Meriam Webster Dictionary The Republican presumptive presidential nominee said recently that the U.S. is not an inherently racist or evil country or that any race or ethnicity is inherently racist or evil. That’s true. But he is a little confused because no one…
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