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August 19, 2026

Home State Bank Foundation makes 3-year commitment to medical center foundation

The Home State Bank Foundation recently committed $30,000 over the next three years to the Greene County Medical Center Foundation, reinforcing its longstanding commitment to strengthening healthcare in Greene County. As a community bank with deep roots in Greene County, Home State Bank believes investing in quality local...

August 19, 2026

Annual school supply drive helps students start the school year ready to learn

Jefferson Telecom was happy to serve as a...

August 19, 2026

Very wet week in Iowa

There were 3.3 days suitable for fieldwork during...

August 17, 2026

Linduska Field press box vandalized, equipment stolen

Greene County Schools superintendent Brett Abbotts is asking...

July 23, 2026

Dr Thomas Fagg retiring after 38 years caring for patients in Greene County

Come-and-go reception planned for July 31 – All are invited Nearly 40 years after choosing Greene County over bigger cities and bigger paychecks, Dr. Thomas Fagg still isn’t talking about himself. Instead, he is talking about the people. “I guess I hadn’t thought about what I will miss...

July 23, 2026

A lifetime of trust and a provider going the extra mile

~provided by Greene County Medical Center “I was...

July 18, 2026

Local FCCLA members attend national conference

The Greene County High School students Destiny Hofbauer,...

July 8, 2026

Yard of the Month honors to Donna, Cliff Smith

Continuous color from spring to fall distinguishes the...

August 19, 2026

First freedom

~by Colleen O’Brien I sit at my friend’s dining room table waiting for her as she gets ready to go out. In front of me is a pilsner glass of pens and pencils. After staring them down for a while, I choose one very sharp pencil with a...

August 12, 2026

Enticing marginalia

~a column by Colleen O’Brien I receive many...

August 12, 2026

View from my window: Avoiding the broad brush

Augst 9, 2026 Last week Congressional House Representative...

August 5, 2026

Social-ism

~by Colleen O’Brien Fear of socialism in the...

August 2, 2026

4-H state fair selections told

Judging of 2026 Greene County 4-H static exhibit entries took place Tuesday, July 7. A variety of subject matter experts judged in the areas of animals; agriculture and natural resources; creative arts; science, engineering, and technology; family and consumer sciences; and personal development. The static exhibit judging event...

June 16, 2026