Tom Custer and his wife Laine, of rural Jefferson, are no strangers to healthcare. Tom spent nearly all his working career as a pharmacist and Laine served patients locally as a registered nurse. However, an early morning incident in mid-July was an eye-opening experience that has led to long-term changes for the Custer family. Tom woke up around 1 am on…
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Midland Power invites applications for Washington, DC trip
Midland Power Cooperative is looking for one lucky high school sophomore or junior to send on an all-expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C. this summer. For more than 60 years, electric cooperatives like Midland Power have proudly sponsored students to attend the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour. This event brings high school students from across the nation together in the capital…
Read MoreValentines for Extended Care patients at medical center
When thinking about your valentines this year, consider adding the patients at Greene County Medical Center’s Extended Care to your list. Make the holiday special for the six residents who call Extended Care their home by showering them with valentines. The public is invited to mail or deliver a heartfelt message to any or all of these individuals. Simply drop …
Read MoreDNR, Pheasants Forever: Partners for decades to expand wildlife habitat
The farm crisis of the 1980s fundamentally changed the Midwest in multiple ways, as did the large-scale loss of habitat on farm land leading up to it, which was the circumstance that ultimately created Pheasants Forever (PF) in St. Paul, Minn., in 1982. Iowa is proud to be home to the first chapter outside of Minnesota, the Iowa Pioneer Chapter,…
Read MoreLasagna planned for Webb House fundraiser
Lasagna will be the headliner at a fundraising dinner Sunday, Jan. 19, at First United Methodist Church in Jefferson. Salad, bread and a dessert will round out the menu. Serving will be from 11 am to 12:30 pm. Carry-outs will be available. Free will donations will be accepted, with all proceeds going to support the Webb House.
Read MoreHardaway recognized with Extension’s Excellence in Partnership to Iowans award
Samantha Hardaway, Greene County youth coordinator, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Greene County, has received the Excellence in Partnership to Iowans award for the Southwest Area. The award was announced as part of the Southwest area County Services awards program Dec. 19. The Excellence in Partnership to Iowans award recognizes county Extension staff who work with different public…
Read MoreAnnual chili cook-off to benefit Rippey library summer reading program
The Rippey public library’s annual chili cook-off will be held Saturday, Jan. 25, from 11 am to 1 pm. Those who want to enter their “prize winning” chili are asked to contact the library at 515-436-7714 or any Rippey library trustee. The menu will include chili, cinnamon rolls, and beverages. Those who attend can vote for their favorite chili. Free…
Read MoreCommunity Players holding auditions for spring comedy
The Community Players of Greene County are holding open auditions for a spring production of “Sylvia” Sunday, Jan. 19, and Monday, Jan. 20, at 7 pm at the Greene County High School auditorium. Auditions will consist of readings from the script. Director Josh Tuel is looking for four to six actors who are age 18 or older. “Silvia”, by A.R.…
Read MoreMidland Power offers scholarships
Midland Power Cooperative is once again offering college scholarships to deserving area students. Midland Power, along with wholesale power provider Basin Electric Power Cooperative, is accepting applications for three $1,000 college scholarships. Graduating high school seniors or current college students must be enrolled, or planning to enroll, at an accredited two- or four-year college or university, or trade school in…
Read MoreLautner to judge National Western Stock Show in Denver
Travis Lautner of Indianola, a 2003 Jefferson-Scranton graduate who showed cattle at the Greene County Fair as a youngster, will judge the cattle show at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, CO, Jan. 11-26. Lautner is a professor and Agribusiness program co-chair at Des Moines Area Community College. He teaches animal science courses including Intro to Animal Industry, Animal Health,…
Read MoreWolf retires as Public Health director after 43 years in nursing
After more than 43 years serving members of our local communities, Greene County Public Health director Becky Wolf (pictured with Dr Thomas Fagg) retired at the end of 2024. Though she has seen many changes, both in technology and medical advancements, she is most proud of her team, the programs they have spearheaded and the way they truly care. “I can’t…
Read MoreGreene County senior advances in Legion oratory contest
Payton Wadsworth was awarded second place in the 2024 American Legion 8th District High School Oratorical Contest. The speech contest was held Dec. 29 at the Des Moines Area Community College Campus in Carroll. Both the second and first place winners will compete at the next level Jan. 12. Payton, a senior at Greene County High School, received a $500 check along with…
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