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…
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Storyteller 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…
Read MoreSupes clarify policy for public comments at meetings
The Greene County supervisors made short work of their regular meeting May 20. There was only one item on the agenda. The board approved hiring Autumn Consier as a part-time dispatcher at a wage of $19/hour effective May 22. Her wage will increase to $20/hour after she earns certification. During the open forum, Mike Holden asked the supervisors to consider…
Read MoreScholarships available to GrCo graduates of 2023 and older
The Greene County School District Education Foundation will award 10 Floyd Duane Dunlop Scholarships and two additional anonymous donor “Iowa Nice” scholarships in the amount of $2,000 to Greene County School District graduates going into their second – fifth year of post-high school education in either a college or trade school program. Master’s programs are not included in this scholarship.…
Read MoreName that Tower Tune
Can you recognize songs? How about on the bells? Plan to play Name That Tower Tune during the Wednesday Tower Tunes Live concerts at the Mahanay Bell Tower. A Mahanay Maestro will play the four-octave carillon from 12:15 – 12:30 pm with songs of their choice. Each song will be played in its entirety, not just a few notes. There…
Read MoreTower Tunes Live concert Memorial Day
The Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower will be open daily from 10 am to 4 pm starting on Memorial Day weekend. On Memorial Day, a special Tower Tunes Live concert will be played by local Mahanay Maestro Shelly Berger from 12:15 to 12:30 pm. The public is invited to gather downtown to listen. The carillon will play patriotic music digitally throughout…
Read More144 CHI opens demolition application process
Applications are now available for Clearing, the second phase of the 144 Corridor Housing Initiative (144 CHI). The first phase of the organization, Exterior Improvement, is now in its second year. Future plans call for a third phase, Building. Applications for the Phase 2 demolition grants are available at Peoples Bank in Grand Junction and at the libraries in Paton,…
Read MoreHours changing at veterans affairs office
The Greene County veterans affairs office will have summer office hours Tuesday, May 28, through Aug. 22. The hours will be Monday through Thursday, 11:30 am to 4:30 pm. Hours will return to Monday-Friday, 9 am to 1 pm, after Aug. 22.
Read MoreRain improving moisture conditions but slowing planting
Scattered showers across Iowa allowed farmers 3.8 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending May 19, 2024, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Farmers were planting corn and soybeans as well as cutting hay. Some replanting has occurred due to drowned out areas in fields. Topsoil moisture condition across Iowa rated 1 percent very short, 6 percent…
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