Who will be the 2024 Bell Tower of Fame Award recipient? Nominations for the 2024 Bell Tower of Fame Award will close on Monday, February 15. The award was established as part of the Bell Tower Festival when it began more than three decades ago. The award recognizes people who have lived in Greene County at some time in their…
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Letter to the editor – B. Banister re: presumed Republican presidential candidate
To the editor, Why would anyone vote for a person who: 1. Has been convicted of sexual assault.2. Whose business enterprise has been convicted of fraud.3. Stated in front of cameras that he believed Vladimir Putin over the CIA.4. Paid hush money to a porn star.5. Is a proven liar.6. Faces two state indictments and two federal indictments amounting to…
Read MoreElks support ARC with grant funds
The Jefferson Elks lodge through an Elks National Foundation Beacon Grant presented the Greene County Christian Action Resource Center food pantry a check for $3,250. The grand will help buy groceries to provide meals for needy Greene County families. Picture are (from left) ARC coordinator Shirley Haupert, Elks exalted ruler Bill Allen, Elks grant writer Joyce Fister, Elks treasurer Hollie…
Read MoreRound-up slated for the youngest students
Greene County Schools will hold Pre-K round up Monday, April 1. Parents of children who will be 3 or 4 years old by Sept. 15 of this year are asked to call the school at 515-386-3178 to place their child on the list. The school will offer a half-day program for 3-year-olds and a full-day program for 4-year-olds. Classes will…
Read MoreProm Closet open with dresses galore
Spring is just around the corner. That means young ladies will soon be shopping for prom dresses. The Prom Closet is a non-profit organization, relying solely on donations of prom gowns. These donated dresses are located in the Ascension Lutheran Church, 406 Fifth Avenue, Coon Rapids. The Prom Closet provides gently used prom gowns to Iowa students who might not…
Read MoreCattlemen plan annual banquet for Feb. 25
The Greene County Cattlemen will hold their annual banquet Saturday, Feb. 24, at the Greene County Fairgrounds, Clover Hall. Social hour begins at 5 pm with a ribeye steak dinner to be served at 6 pm. Following the meal, the trophy auction will be held. Money raised at the annual banquet and trophy auction will go toward the many projects supported by the Greene County Cattlemen throughout…
Read MoreElks donate to congregate meals
The Jefferson Elks lodge with an Elks National Foundation Beacon Grant recently presented a check for $3,250 to Greene County congregate meals to help provide meals for senior citizens, the handicapped, and needy residents of Greene County. Pictured are (from left) congregate meals employees Rachel Reece and Crystal Jordan, Elks esquire Les Fister, congregate meals director Tammy Smith, Elks secretary…
Read More144-CHI grant applications open Feb. 1
The application for the Corridor Housing Initiative (144-CHI) allowing up to $1000 financial assistance will be available Feb. 1. Funding is in a match format to assist with exterior improvements. Examples of projects may include tree removal, sidewalk repair, installation of a wheelchair ramp, window installation, replacement of a railing or an unsafe step. The 144-Corridor Housing Initiative is for…
Read MoreWomen’s Foundation hosts event in Jefferson
The Iowa Women’s Foundation (IWF) held its western Iowa grant awards reception on Monday, Jan. 29, at The Centennial restaurant in Jefferson with the Why Not Us group as co-hosts. Deann Cook, president and CEO of IWF; Tisha Ritter, IWF director of development, and Hannah Richter, IWF program coordinator, welcomed guests to the event along with Why Not Us (WNU)…
Read MoreHome State Bank opens Polk City office
Home State Bank in Jefferson announces the opening of its new location in Polk City. Since the groundbreaking ceremony on Oct. 27, 2022, Home State Bank and construction crews have been tirelessly working to finish their newest full-service location, which will also include various office suite rentals for local businesses. This full-service location has replaced their temporary Ankeny location, giving…
Read MoreValentines welcome for extended care patients
There is nothing better than getting some surprise mail, and you can help brighten someone else’s day by giving them this surprise. Greene County Medical Center is asking you to join them in making this Valentine’s Day special for the six patients in Greene County Medical Center’s Extended Care program by showering them with valentines. “Our patients loved receiving these…
Read MoreNunn to hold mobile office hours Feb. 8 in Grand Junction
U.S. Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) announced February mobile office hours across Iowa’s Third District to assist constituents who may not be able to travel to one of the Third District Congressional offices in Creston, Des Moines, and Ottumwa. At these mobile office hours, Iowans will be able to get help from their Congressional office with Social Security, Medicare, passports, visas,…
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