The Greene County Christian Action Resource Center (ARC) food pantry is still able to serve needy households in the county, despite the challenges of a public health disaster. Food pantry volunteer director Shirley Haupert told GreeneCountyNewsOnline the pantry is maintaining its regular Wednesday morning hours. The only difference is that clients will have car-side service rather than going into the…
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4-H news
The Greenbrier 4-H club met March 9 at Landus Co-op. Roll call was the best thing that could happen to you would be… The Young Leaders reported that the chocolate covered strawberry sales went well. Old business was swine weigh in and the YQCA training face to face. New business is the YQCA training is still available online and on…
Read MoreTime on your hands? Plan your Iowa summer vacation
The spring/summer edition of the Iowa Travel Guide is available to inspire travelers who want to learn more about exploring Iowa. The free 148-page guide can be ordered online at traveliowa.com, by phone at 800.345.IOWA or picked up at any of Iowa’s 16 Welcome Centers when they re-open. An online version is also available. The guide includes 148 pages showcasing…
Read MoreGrCo HS students do well at HOIAC art show
Greene County High School art students traveled to Prairie City March 6 for the Heart of Iowa Activities Conference Fine Art Festival and returned home with 21 blue ribbons. The students of Sarah Stott were judged Best of Class in eight of the nine categories they entered. Students received blue ribbons as follows:
Read MoreChurdan library plans events
The Churdan public library will host two free programs to close out March. The first program will help “sort” the ins and outs of the new recycling program in Greene County. Troy Reynolds of Boone County Landfill will be the presenter. The program will be held Thursday, March 26, at 5:30 pm in the library meeting room. A light supper…
Read MoreAmerican Legion donates to scouts
American Legion Post 11 recently presented Boy Scout Troop 534 with $300. “We very much appreciate the donations the American Legion has presented. Funds will be utilized to hep promote the troop activities the scouts are involved with,” said scoutmaster Jeff Mason.
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
March 9, 2020 RIPPEY LIBRARY ~by Phyllis Bardole I am back to work at the library, but I haven’t been good about sending in news. I have ordered several new books. Come in and check them out. I have had several visitors at the library. They found out the library is a good place to look up lost relatives.
Read MoreJefferson finalist for Iowa Tech Community of the Year
Jefferson is a finalist for Technology Community of the Year in the Technology Association of Iowa’s (ITA) 2020 Prometheus Awards presented by LWBJ Financial LLC. According to an ITA press release, the Prometheus Awards are the most prestigious recognition for Iowa’s technology industry. The Prometheus Awards acknowledge individuals and companies impacting Iowa’s $10 billion-plus technology industry. “This year’s finalists epitomize…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
March 2, 2020 After a quiet week in Rippey, Jean Borgeson offers the following: Jean’s Jottings – A person can find a lot about their community by reading obituaries. Bearing in mind, the words are usually written by those left to mourn the death of a loved one and sometimes the early papers’ editors would have kind words about certain…
Read MoreMental health changes topic of Community Conversation
Changes in mental health and other services available for persons with disabilities is the topic of the Community Conversation Thursday, March 5. Heather Wilson, PMHNP-BC, who practices at Greene County Family Medicine Clinic, and Ellen Ritter, Greene County coordinator of mental health services, will be the presenters. Community Conversation is hosted by Trinity Lutheran Church, 801 W. Lincoln Way, in…
Read MoreChurdan library slates fundraising lunch March 8
The board and staff of the Churdan pubic library will host a potato bar and sandwich luncheon Sunday, March 8, from 11 am to 1 pm at the library. The menu includes baked potatoes with a variety of toppings, loose meat sandwiches and desserts. A free will donation will be accepted for programming and general operating expenses at the library.…
Read MoreJava & Juice is back
Java & Juice is back for March after a winter hiatus. Hosts for March are: • Friday, March 6: UnityPoint at Home, Greene County Medical Center clinic level
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