April’s Community Conversation is about a particularly timely topic – emerald ash borer. Brad Riphagen, Trees Forever field coordinator, will discuss emerald ash borer, which was just recently found in Greene County. Riphagen will have facts on EAB control, how to manage your trees, and important information to help make decisions about the problem.
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LHA award will honor an outstanding educator
The National Lincoln Highway Association (LHA) is seeking nominations for the 2017 Lincoln Highway Association Outstanding Educator Award. The award recognizes exceptional educators throughout the United States who involve students in projects about the Lincoln Highway.
Read MoreHonor Flight takes off May 6
Brushy Creek Area Honor Flight has announced its spring 2017 Honor Flight. This will be the 14th flight and will leave from the Fort Dodge Regional Airport on May 6 at 6:20 am.
Read MoreSt Patrick’s Day celebration planned in Cedar Township
Those Greene County Irishmen are at it again. This St. Patrick’s Day is promising a fun, family-oriented celebration at St. Patrick historic church west of Churdan in Cedar Township (449 E Ave).
Read MoreLaw enforcement suggests a ‘designated o’driver’ for St Pat’s Day
Jefferson police captain Heath Enns shares the following press release: “The Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS) and its Iowa Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) are urging partiers this St Patrick’s Day to find a safe ride home if you plan on drinking.
Read MoreChateau Le Grand in Rippey next Sunday
True Heroes Under God (THUG) will host Chateau Le Grand Sunday, March 19, at the Rippey United Methodist Church. Diners can select swordfish, filet mignon or Wagu beef, and “pay” accordingly, but they will all be served spaghetti with a salad, garlic bread and ice cream. “This is a popular fundraiser in which you get to determine how much to donate…
Read MoreBook told for Greene County Reads
“Fates and Traitors” by Jennifer Chiaverini has been selected for the Greene County Reads book discussions next month. This piece of historical fiction tells the story of John Wilkes Booth and the four women whom he loved and who loved him in return. The book is 382 pages in hard cover. Extra copies will be available at local libraries.
Read MoreScranton visioning program focus groups to meet March 25
Scranton is participating in the 2017 Iowa’s Living Roadways Community Visioning program. Community Visioning is a transportation enhancement planning process that serves Iowa communities with a population of 10,000 or fewer residents. An important meeting is scheduled on Saturday, March 25, with Scranton area residents invited to take part.
Read MoreParent alert: Sign up for 2017-18 pre-kindergarten, preschool
Children who will be 4 years old by Sept. 15, 2017, are eligible for pre-kindergarten at Greene County Elementary for the 2017-18 school year. There is a screening component to PK registration that will take place May 25-26. Parents are asked to call the school at 515-386-3178 to provide contact information for communication related to the screening.
Read MoreYoungsters learn about robotics at WOLF camp
Future scientists attended a camp offered by Greene County Extension in February. Youngsters age 10-14 took advantage of WOLF camp, a robotics program focused on building and programming robots and Spheros.
Read MoreChamber to “reinvent” itself
The Greene County Chamber of Commerce has entered into a managed services agreement with Atlas Media Group of Johnston. Atlas Media will oversee a campaign named “Reinvent Yourself,” with a goal of making changes and upgrades to the Chamber’s media, marketing and relations.
Read MoreMedical Center has $24.7 million impact on local economy
Greene County Medical Center generated $24,741,998 for the Greene County area’s economy in 2016, according to the most recent impact study by the Iowa Hospital Association (IHA). The report also shows that the medical center’s employees spent $2,661,135 on retail sales within the county and contributed $159,668 in state sales tax revenue.
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