Susan (Susie) Kundrat, a registered dietitian nutritionist and wellness expert, the author of Eat Move Groove: Unlock the Simple Steps to Lifelong Nutrition, Fitness & Wellness, and the founder of the lifestyle program EAT MOVE GROOVE will be presented the Bell Tower of Fame Award at opening ceremonies of the Bell Tower Festival, Friday, June 7, at 6:30 pm at…
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Still time to register for most Bell Tower Festival competitions
The 2024 Bell Tower Festival with a theme #Go for Gold is this weekend, with activities planned Thursday evening through Saturday night in Jefferson, primarily on the courthouse square. New to the Bell Tower Festival is a pie baking competition during the Thursday Night Block Party this Thursday, June 6, on Lincoln Way east of the bell tower. Entries can…
Read MorePublic Health uses grant funds for child abuse reduction, prevention education
Greene County public health recently presented copies of the children’s book, ABC of Body Safety and Consent by Jayneen Sanders to the Greene County and Paton-Churdan fourth grade classes. (Paton-Churdan principal Annie Smith and HOPES program social worker Sara Miller are pictured with some of the books.) This gift is made possible by dollars received from the Communities 4 Children…
Read MorePrimary election is Tuesday
The primary election will be held on Tuesday, June 4, in Greene County, and across the state for the purpose of nominating Democratic, Libertarian, and Republican candidates for federal, state and county offices for the general election. There is a contest on the Republican ballot in the District 5 supervisor race but no races on the Democratic ticket. District 5…
Read MoreSupervisors amend budget, consider drainage district assessments
The county board of supervisors at their May 28 meeting held a public hearing on amendments to the current year (FY24) budget. No one spoke and no written comments were received. The board then, although it was not specifically listed on the agenda, adopted a resolution adopting the amendment. The budget amendment shows total revenues increasing more than $1 million,…
Read MoreJoe Shelly of Perry candidate for IA House of Representatives, District 47
Joe Shelly (D) of Perry announced his candidacy for Iowa House of Representatives, District 47, on Tuesday. District 47 includes all of Greene and Guthrie counties and a portion of Dallas County. Shelly is on the Perry city council and works to improve the conditions of the lives of all people in his district. “When the horrific Perry Public School…
Read MoreExtreme weather impacts Iowa crops, farmers
Severe weather including heavy rains, tornadoes, and derecho conditions limited Iowa farmers to 2.3 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending May 26, 2024, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Planting corn and soybeans, and cutting hay was limited. Topsoil moisture condition across Iowa rated 3 percent short, 71 percent adequate and 26 percent surplus. Ratings in…
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Auctioneer Dale Higgins to give Historical Society program ~by Denise Van for the Greene County Historical Society Veteran auctioneer Dale Higgins will sell the story of auctioneering through the ages, as well as tales from his 50-plus years in the business, at a Greene County Historical Society program on Friday, June 7, at the Grand Junction Community Center, 212 Main…
Read MoreStoryteller at St Patrick church June 9
The Churdan public library, along with the Greene County Librarians Association and the Greene County board of supervisors are pleased to welcome Darrin Crow, storyteller. Crow will perform Sunday, June 9, at 2 pm at St Patrick historic church, located at 449 E. Ave in Cedar Township. Darrin Crow is a storyteller from Cedar Rapids. Storytelling has been a part…
Read MoreHighway, bridge dedicated to local servicemen killed in Iraq
Dedication of the Lance Corporal Benjamin Carman Memorial Highway and the Captain Matthew Nielson Memorial Bridge kicked off the Memorial Day holiday Friday morning in Jefferson. About 75 people attended the “Remembering Our Fallen” program at the Iowa Department of Transportation maintenance facility, including the parents and families of both fallen soldiers. State Sen Jesse Green and State Representatives Phil…
Read MoreMemorial Day services, Monday, May 27
The American Legion and the Department of Defense request “This Memorial Day Americans pause to remember the brave men and women who have given their lives in defense of our nation, from the Revolutionary War to the worldwide war on terrorism.” Scranton Township Cemetery, 9:45 am – Memorial Day Services will be held on Monday at 9:45 am at…
Read MoreHomecoming service at Pleasant Hill Sunday
There will be a homecoming service at Pleasant Hill Memorial Sunday, May 26, at 4 pm. Guest speaker will be Jeff Lamoureux. The Jefferson First United Methodist Church choir and the Town and Country Band will provide musical selections, and the American Legion will conduct a salute to fallen heros. Refreshments will be served. Donations will be accepted. Pleasant Hill…
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