Greenbrier The June Greenbrier 4-H meeting was held at Clover Hall, with Rylan Hostetler presiding. In recognition of Dairy Month, members learned how milk is processed through a cheese plant and turned into the cheese sold in stores. Young Leader representative Autumn Barrett reported that the group will help clean and prepare the fairgrounds for the 2026 Greene County Fair.…
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GrCo HS tells second semester honor rolls
Honor rolls have been announced for the second semester at Greene County High School. Students on the high honor roll earned a grade point average of 3.5 to 4.0. Students named to the high honor roll include: 9th grade – Haylee Baugh, Macy Bills, Madison Christensen, Cheyenne Clouse, Jameson Daubendiek, Vanessa Duong, James Eliserio, Eliza Elliott, Gabriel Gerzema, Alaina Gettler,…
Read MoreIowa PBS segment on Schoolboy Soldiers of Rippey online starting June 11
Iowa PBS television has completed its work on a story about the “Schoolboy Soldiers of Rippey” and will make the story available online beginning this Thursday, June 11, at 4 pm, and then continuously accessible there. That will be on two sites on the internet: https://www.iowapbs.org/shows/iowalife and on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@IowaPBS. Also, the story will be featured on the Iowa PBS television show…
Read MoreBlackmer honored upon retirement from ARC board
Volunteers of Greene County’s Christian Action Resource Center (ARC) recently honored Dianne Blackmer for her leadership service. Blackmer stepped down this spring as president of the ARC board, following earlier service as food pantry manager. She has been involved with ARC for more than 23 years, providing steady leadership through periods of growth and change. Reflecting on her service, Blackmer…
Read MoreHammen elected to Iowa Extension Council Association board
Dennis Hammen of Farnhamville, retired Jefferson park and recreation director, has been elected to the board of directors of the Iowa Extension Council Association, according to Jennifer Vit, executive director of the association. Hammen is an 8-year member of the Calhoun County Extension Council and represents Region 7, which includes Buena Vista, Calhoun, Cherokee, Ida, and Sac Counties. The Iowa…
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Clover Connection At the Clover Connection 4-H meeting in February we learned about setting SMART goals. We then set goals of how many items we wanted to collect for the food pantry. We also talked about what items we could bring such as non-perishable food items and toiletries. Club members then brought the items they had collected to the March…
Read MoreGambling problems? Help is available
Gambling Problems? Help is Available Super Bowl, college basketball, March Madness, Daytona 500, and horse racing. What do these activities have in common? Many people enjoy placing bets on the results of these events. It’s the time of year when gambling opportunities ramp up! While many people gamble recreationally, for some it can lead to financial stress, relationship problems,…
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The Greenbrier 4-H club kicked off the new year with a meeting on Jan. 13 in Clover Hall at the Greene County Fairgrounds. The gathering started with a roll call introducing the new members of Walker Barrett, Wyatt Christensen, Logan Gierstorf, Caitlin Hawkins, Destiny Hofbauer, Niyah Hoyt, Brecken Klauer, Chase McDonough, Cody Pope, and Tristan Woodley. Members received their annual…
Read MoreClover Connection 4-H club inaugurated
A new Greene County 4-H club officially launched on January 4 with its first meeting, bringing together members looking to build their 4-H journey. During the meeting, members participated in an icebreaker activity and learned the basics of parliamentary procedure and voting protocols. Members then put those skills into practice by voting to select their club name, The Clover Connection…
Read MoreAmerican Legion Post 11 offers Floyd W. Brown scholarship
The Jefferson American Legion Post #11 offers an annual $500 scholarship to Greene County high school seniors or homeschooled seniors whose parent or grandparent is an honorably discharged veteran or is an active duty member. Students must live within Greene County. One scholarship will be awarded each year. American Legion members wish to help pay back our veterans in a…
Read MoreTrumpeter swan population continues to grow
Iowa’s trumpeter swans attempted a modern-day record 158 nests in 2025, which is an increase of 17 percent over 2022. The nesting data is from the most recent statewide observation survey completed in December. “It’s a neat story about the restoration. We spent a lot of time and effort to get the population established and its really taking off right…
Read MoreGreenbrier 4-H Family and Awards Night – 2025
Greenbrier 4-H club members and families gathered for the annual Family Awards Night in Clover Hall on Sunday, Nov. 2. This event celebrated the accomplishments of the club and its members over the last year. Becca Anderson welcomed people and called the meeting to order. Aden Bardole led the introduction of families, and Jaelynn Hedges, Madison Christensen, and Makenzie Wahl…
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