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.
Read More4-H news
The Greenbrier 4-H club held a meeting on May 8 at 7 pm at Clover Hall. The Young Leaders did not have any business to report. Greenbrier’s April meeting was held April 3 at 7 at Clover Hall. New business was animal id/weigh in other than bunnies and poultry, and YQCA training was due May 15. Presentations were given by…
Read MoreP-C honors graduates and their mentors
The Paton-Churdan class of 2024 was honored at a Senior-Mentor Banquet Wednesday at the Shriver Community Center in Paton. Community State Bank of Paton and United Bank of Iowa – Churdan sponsored the event, which included a meal catered by Lidderdale Country Store. Each of the graduates also read an essay thanking someone who was particularly important to them, noting…
Read MoreGrCo seniors receive scholarships
The Greene County High School Awards Night for the graduating class of 2024 was held May 14 in the high school auditorium. Students were awarded a combined total of more than $211,000 in local scholarships. Additionally, every graduate was awarded a $500 grant from the Greene County Community Schools Foundation. The grants are funded by an endowment from the late…
Read MoreCareer Academy students recognized at Senior Awards Night
Many Greene County seniors received awards from Iowa Central Community College at the Greene County High School awards program May 15. The awards were presented by Teresa Green, coordinator at the Iowa Central Career Academy at the high school. Joel McAndrews was awarded an associate of arts degree and an associate of science degree. Hallie Monthei was awarded an associate…
Read MoreBlake earns honors at SEP Expo
Greene County High School senior Paul Blake earned honors at the Iowa Industrial Expo May 10 at Southeast Polk High School. Paul earned first place ribbons with his coffee table with black epoxy and his charcuterie board with black epoxy; second place ribbons for his walnut charcuterie board and end table with blue epoxy; and a third place medal in…
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