Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz, the “pickers” on the History Channel’s series “American Pickers”, will visit Iowa with their production team later this summer on a hunt for America’s most valuable antiques. They’re looking for sizeable, unique collections with interesting back stories. According to a company press release, Wolfe and Fritz are on a mission to recycle and rescue forgotten relics,…
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Local director named to Habitat for Humanity state board
Habitat for Humanity of Iowa has announced the selection of Erich Kretzinger, executive director at Heart of Iowa Habitat for Humanity, to serve on the state association board of directors. In his seventh year leading the local Habitat for Humanity affiliate serving Boone, Greene and Guthrie Counties, Kretzinger has guided new construction or renovation of ten homes with local low-income…
Read MoreRippey community picnic slated
The Rippey Lions Club will host a free community picnic Saturday, July 9, from 12 to 1 pm at Osborn Park in Rippey. All Rippey area residents are invited.
Read MoreDirectors elected at Midland Power annual event
Midland Power Cooperative conducted its annual meeting of the members at a new location in 2016. The event, located at the CITE Center building on the Central Iowa Expo grounds east of Boone, drew a crowd of approximately 450 people on June 28.
Read MoreLarry Burkett honored for 30 years of service on conservation board
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal Larry Burkett of Rippey was honored recently by the Greene County board of supervisors and county conservation board on his retirement from the conservation board. Burkett served 30 years on the board and decided that it was time to turn the position over to another person.
Read MoreScranton swim bus starts July 5
Runs Tuesdays, Thursdays through Aug. 11 ~courtesy of The Scranton Journal Scranton youngsters will be able to enjoy the Jefferson swimming pool again this summer thanks to the generosity of the Scranton Betterment Committee.
Read MoreArea businesses support 4-H members at the fair
The Greene County Fair is right around the corner and 4-H youth have several donations to be grateful for. Home State Bank again purchased a fair T-shirt for each 4-H member. The youngsters will each receive a punch card worth $10 from Farmers Mutual Insurance Association/Complete Insurance, a $5 punch card from Farm Credit Services in Carroll, and a coupon…
Read MoreOrgan donor’s mother, organ recipient tell their stories
The Churdan library will welcome two women who will tell a memorable story of “A Special Gift of a Lifetime” Monday, July 11, at 1:30 pm. Alissa Massner and Kris Kaufman will tell stories of organ donation from two different perspectives. Kaufman, who lives in Farnhamville, received the liver of Massner’s son. Both will tell their stories.
Read MoreJuggling, unicycle tricks entertain area youngsters
The Hanson Family entertained children of all ages all over Greene County the past two weeks. Their performance in Rippey, Grand Junction, Paton, Churdan, Scranton and Jefferson were hosted by the local libraries and paid for by the Greene County board of supervisors. Children were encouraged “to laugh at the funny stuff and clap at the amazing stuff,” and challenged…
Read MoreNEW Cooperative supports 4-H
Once again, the NEW Cooperative Foundation has shown its commitment to supporting local 4-H youngsters. Recently, the Foundation donated a total of about $40,000 to area 4-H clubs.
Read MoreIncreased E.coli cases in Carroll County
Greene County residents who travel to Carroll County for pleasure or business are alerted that Carroll County Public Health is currently investigating a cluster of cases of E.coli infections in that county. This investigation is part of the routine and continuous disease monitoring conducted by county health agencies on a daily basis.
Read MoreScranton Children’s Fishing Day fun for all
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal June 4 brought beautiful weather for the fifth annual Scranton Kids Day Event. The turnout was an enormous success as roughly 175 youngsters and their parents brought their tackle and their appetite and enjoyed the day.
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