A trio of young women are vying for the title of Greene County Fair Queen and the opportunity to compete in the Iowa State Fair Queen contest. The local contest will be held Wednesday, July 10, at 7 pm in Clover Hall on the fairgrounds. Contestants are (pictured below, from left) Grace Hardaway, Calleigh Fitzpatrick and Addison Gannon. A Little…
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Beta Tau Delta honors McDermott for 50 years of membership
Jan McDermott of Jefferson was recently honored by the Beta Tau Delta sorority for 50 years of membership. McDermott has held every office in the organization and was a chair of the very popular Charity Ball, which annually kicked off the Christmas holiday social season in Jefferson and was a major fundraising event for the sorority for 60+ years. She…
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Greenbrier 4-H club The Greenbrier 4-H club met on June 10 at 7 pm in the Clover Hall. The Young Leaders reported that they helped paint roadblocks and cleaned the livestock buildings in preparation for the Greene County Fair, scheduled for July 9-14. Old business was livestock ID past due as of May 15. New business was Iowa State Fair entries…
Read MorePublic Health educating about use of sunscreen
Greene County Public Health team members have been busy in recent weeks delivering sunscreen and working to educate about sun safety. This annual project is made possible with a partnership between Public Health, the Iowa Cancer Consortium, the University of Iowa Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services. “We have many community partners throughout…
Read MoreCounty Recorders Assn donates to Pink Tractor Foundation
Each summer the Iowa County Recorders Association meets for continuing education in one of the states’ six districts, and last week Okoboji was the meeting destination. Greene County recorder Deb McDonald attended. As elected officials, the recorders have a formal certification program which offers learning sessions that broadly impact their professional role in the county. Courses are focused on Leadership…
Read MoreNew Trackchair at Big Creek opens doors to the outdoors
POLK CITY – Big Creek State Park has a new way to explore the outdoors through the addition of an Action Trackchair®. Designed to handle tougher terrain than a typical wheelchair, the Action Trackchair® can go off road and onto beaches, grassy areas, stone paths and even fishing jetties, making those areas more accessible for people with mobility impairments. According…
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June 18, 2024 Rippey United Methodist Church, Pastor Jon T Williams Sundays: Adult Sunday School 9:30 am, Worship service at 11 am; Tuesdays: Fellowship, 10 am. Everyone welcome. Lunch served first Tuesday of the month. Sunday, June 23 – Ice cream social 4 – 7 pm. Friends of Rippey meeting June 23 – Planning will continue for Rippey Fun Day at the Friends…
Read MoreAdd pollinator friendly plants around your home
If you enjoy eating apples, peaches, blueberries, tomatoes, squash and more, thank a bee. Or, better yet, plant some pollinator friendly native plants in a pot, or flower bed or garden and support the local bees and butterflies. National Pollinator Week is June 17-23. “If you live in a neighborhood, look at what your neighbors have and try to build…
Read MoreJefferson Telecom tells bicycle safety message with donation of 24 bikes
Jefferson Telecom had the privilege of distributing 24 bikes to deserving 4th graders at Greene County Elementary School. The initiative, spearheaded by Jamie Daubendiek, general manager of Jefferson Telecom, and his wife Cindi, aimed to provide bikes to children who needed them to promote an active lifestyle. Each recipient was not only gifted a bike but also heard the inspiring…
Read MoreRetired nurse thriving in medical center’s Extended Care program
Connie Neese spent her entire life as a caregiver, first to her family and then as a nurse. After everything she has seen and done, she often points to the many ways the Holy Spirit is at work in their lives. A recent example resulted from the anticipation of a new great grandchild in July. In preparation, the baby’s father,…
Read MoreArea students receive GCMC scholarships
Four area students receive a total of $7,000 in scholarships from the Greene County Medical Center Foundation and auxiliary. “Each year we receive applications from area students pursuing careers in a variety of different healthcare-related fields,” said Foundation director Nancy Houska. “It is inspiring to see their passion and dedication in obtaining an education that will give back to so…
Read MoreP-C underclassmen honored for academic achievement
Paton-Churdan held its annual Academic Achievement Breakfast Wednesday, May 22. Students in grades 9-11 who earned a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher were invited for breakfast and recognition. “We are so proud of these Rockets for putting in the work and setting their bar high in their academic coursework,” school counselor Libby Towers said.
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