Survey results confirmed what Iowa pheasant hunters already knew – pheasant hunting last fall was really good. In fact, it was the best in more than a decade. Iowa hunters bagged an estimated 375,000 roosters in 2021, the most since 2008. “Our small game survey reflected the general reports I received during the season that the northern two-thirds of the…
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GrCo HS tells third trimester honor rolls
The third trimester honor rolls for Greene County High School students were announced recently as follows: Students named to the high honor roll (GPA of 3.5 or higher) Seniors – Addison Adcock, Isaac Andersen, Oliver Andre, Cody Bennett, Christopher Finley, Brenner Gallagher, Rym Gherairi, Brianna Habben, Logan Higgins, Veronica Johnson, Landon Kniffin, Brayton Kohl, Ethan Larsen, Marisa Lehnhoff, Jackson Morton,…
Read MoreEnd of life planning outreach event held for military veterans
Approximately 30 veterans, as well as a few spouses, attended the Veterans End of Life Planning outreach event sponsored by Greene County Veterans Affairs and the Greene County Veterans Commission. This-first-of-its-kind county event was held at Clover Hall on June 1 for all area veterans and their families. Twelve organizations, including three Veteran Affairs and nine local organizations, shared their knowledge…
Read MoreFFA chapter officers attend leadership training
Greene County FFA sent its chapter officers to attend the southwest district Chapter Officer Leadership Training (COLT) in Atlantic June 6. Officers included Grace Curtis, Emma Halterman, Kayla Frederick, Cody Stephenson, Kaitlin Fields and Trey Schilling. COLT is planned and facilitated by southwest district and Iowa FFA officers. While at Atlantic, district and state officers lead four interactive workshops for…
Read MoreMedical Center trustees earn IHA certification
Four Greene County Medical Center board members received certifications from the Iowa Hospital Association (IHA). Board members William Raney, Doug Hawn, Kim Bates, and Jim Schleisman were awarded certificates and pins for their Iowa Hospital Association’s (IHA) Trustee Education Certification (TEC) at the May board meeting. The IHA Hospital board certification program is a voluntary process for strengthening leadership and…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
June 13, 2022 Rippey Public Library The Rippey public library’s 2022 summer reading program, “Reading Beyond the Beaten Path”, continues. The program is open to all ages to celebrate reading with programs during June and July. Kids meet Tuesdays at 3 pm for story time and crafts. Topics are June 14 – trees; June 21 – flowers; and June 28 – camping.…
Read MoreRotary honors Becky Wolf, Jonathan Law
This year, the Rotary Club of Jefferson handed out its annual “Professional of the Year” and “Avenues of Service” awards. Becky Wolf, director of Greene County public health, was honored as the Professional of the Year. Jonathan Law was recognized with the Avenues of Service award. The Professional of the Year award is given annually to an individual who exemplifies…
Read MoreJune is Men’s Health Month
Seventy percent of men’s health conditions are preventable, but only three out of every five men actually seek healthcare for annual screenings, tests, and physicals. Men are half as likely to visit the doctor unless they think they have a serious health concern whereas women go almost twice as often. June is Men’s Health Month and Greene County Medical Center…
Read MoreGreene County Community Foundation offers help and hope now and for the next 150+ years
GCCF offers help and hope now and for the next 150+ years What can happen in 150 years? Look around Jefferson and you will see bountiful growth, change, and possibility, as well as hope for the next 150 years. The Greene County Community Foundation (GCCF) is one source of hope for all of Greene County just as its tagline, “for…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
May 30, 2022 Rippey Lions Club – The Rippey Lions Club will meet at Nancy and Dale Hanaman’s home for the June 2 meeting. Members are asked to arrive beginning at 5:30 pm for the potluck meal and to bring meat to grill for themselves and guests. Dale will lead the program with excerpts from the “Farewell to the Rippey…
Read MoreGrCo HS tells award, scholarship winners
The Senior Awards Night for the Greene County Class of 2022 was held May 17 at the school auditorium. Valedictorians for the class are Oliver Andre, Veronica Johnson and Eliot Schilling. Salutatorian is Brenner Gallagher. Seniors were recognized for a variety of accomplishments during their high school years. Veronica Johnson was honored for performing and documenting community service during her…
Read MoreNEW Coop Foundation helps pay 4-H dues
Once again, the NEW Cooperative Foundation has shown its commitment to supporting local 4-H youth. Recently, the foundation donated $50,805 to 22 counties representing 3,387 individual 4-H members. The money is donated for half of each 4-H youth member’s dues in NEW Cooperative’s trade territory, which includes Greene, Calhoun, Carroll, Cerro Gordo, Cherokee, Clay, Crawford, Dickinson, Emmet, Franklin, Hamilton, Hancock,…
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