“The best lack all conviction. While the worst are full of a passionate intensity.” From the poem The Second Coming by William Butler Yeats ~a column by Colleen O’Brien Our government is shut down because of Republicans – the House Republicans can’t figure out how to select and vote for a Speaker; the Senate Republicans can’t figure out how to…
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First graders visit the zoo courtesy of Beta Tau Delta
How many spots do giraffes have? How old is the baby giraffe? Can the parrot dance? And the questions continued from 100 first graders from Greene County and Paton-Churdan school systems recently at the Beta Tau Delta Day at the Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines. The youngsters were treated to zoo train rides, a hot lunch, individually feeding giraffes,…
Read MoreScranton city council delays decision on chickens in town
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The public hearing held by the Scranton city council regarding chickens brought a small number of residents to the Oct. 10 meeting. Council members listened to the residents’ opinions and will discuss it further at a later date. Dawn Rudolph, Peggy Hoyt and Tina Beaman provided information on the HWY 25 Corridor Project. The plans…
Read MoreGrCo musicians slate fall concert Oct. 26
Greene County Schools will host their fall concert on Thursday, Oct. 26, starting with the band at 6:30 pm presenting their Halloween performance. The seven-12 grade vocal portion will begin at 7 p.m. The concerts will be held in the high school auditorium. All are welcome.
Read MoreHarvest continues despite cold, damp week
Iowa was cold and damp this week with the northern two-thirds of state receiving above average precipitation, limiting days suitable for fieldwork to 4.2 during the week ending October 15, 2023, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Corn and soybean harvest continued to be the main field activities for the week, although there were some reports of fall…
Read MoreRam gridiron season ends with 34-33 lost to DSM Christian
The Greene County Rams saw their football season come to an end last Friday night on Des Moines Christian’s home field in Urbandale in a 34-33 loss. The Rams ended their season 3-5 overall and a 1-4 district record. Des Moines Christian kicked off the action, scoring on their first possession with a 10-play, 69 yard drive that ended when…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Oct. 13
In Greene County district court Brent Allan Cooper, 40, of Vincent pleaded not guilty to a charge of possession of marijuana. A trial date was set for Dec. 12. Cases were initiated in district court as follows: Christian Miles Long, 22, of Missouri City, TX, burglary- third degree, motor vehicle, and theft- second degree; Najaee Lanaye Harrel, 24, of Indianapolis,…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Oct. 13
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Oct. 12 against James Pena of Denison on a charge of assault, amended from domestic abuse assault. Pena was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge. Court costs were $312.97. A judgment was entered against Michael Allen Olson of Jefferson for a $105 fine with a $15.75 surcharge on a charge of…
Read MoreHS art students decorate fences at dog park
The Greene County High School painting class recently finished its third art installment at the Greene County animal shelter/ dog park. The final portion to the two-year project depicts 14 painted dogs and cats of various sizes. These are painted enamel on laser-cut, powder coated metal, courtesy of Shane Olson of Olson Iron Works LLC. The finished paintings are currently…
Read MoreCandidate forums slated for Jeff council GrCo school board candidates
The Rotary Club of Jefferson will host a pair of public candidate forums prior to the Nov. 7 city/school election. A forum for Jefferson city council candidates will be held Wednesday, Oct. 25, at 7 pm in the Greene County elementary school cafeteria. Candidates Sue Bose, Chad Sloan, Trevor Wishman and Matt Wetrich all plan to attend. Moderator will be…
Read MoreA little discomfort may save a life
~provided by Greene County Medical Center Do you have eight women in your family? Or eight women with whom you share a close connection or bond? According to the American Cancer Society, one of those women you know and love will develop breast cancer at some time in their lives. Take a moment to think about that. One in eight.…
Read MoreIn support of jail bond referendum, Chuck Offenburger
To the editor, I’m going to vote “yes” on Nov. 7 for the $10 million bond issue to build a new Greene County jail, and I encourage others to join me. I view this mostly as a growth measure, for three reasons: 1) The current jail is from another era, worn out, undersized and inadequately equipped. 2) We in Greene…
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