Bully Project In Greene County’s Event is Today
The Bully Project In Greene County is sponsoring a bullying awareness kickoff event today at the Jefferson Elks Lodge.
Dave Dideriksen says it will be from 1-5pm. The program will start with a 45-minute video called “Bully.” After a brief intermission, three speakers will discuss bullying in all aspects. The presenters include Tania McAtee and Jake Stallman from Tipton along with Dr. David Ohrt from Jefferson. McAtee is Iowa’s coordinator for the local Bully Project. She and her son Stallman travel around Iowa telling their story about how they were victims of bullying. Dr. Ohrt will talk about bullying in the workplace and outside of school. Attendees will then get a chance to ask anonymous questions for the speakers to answer.
After the program, there will be tables of information and resources available.
Future plans are to have an awareness walk in October during National Bullying Awareness Month. The group also plans to sell t-shirts that will feature six different logos. Kids will be able to participate in a logo contest during the month of March. Contest information and forms will be available at the six county libraries. Winners of the contest will receive a free t-shirt.
Greene County Cattlemen to Host Banquet Tonight
The Greene County Cattlemen’s Association will be hosting their annual fundraiser banquet tonight.
It will be at Clover Hall on the fairgrounds in Jefferson. The evening will begin with a social hour at 6pm followed by a ribeye steak dinner catered by Lidderdale Country Store at 6:30pm. After the meal, the trophy auction will conclude the evening.
All money raised will go toward projects that the Cattlemen support throughout the year. Some of the organizations and projects includes 4-H and youth activities, Heart Smart promotions and other extensive beef promotions. Plus, they provide various cookouts around the county.
Last year, they raised a record $17,500.
Tickets are available at the door for $15. The public is welcomed to attend.
Senator Ernst Visits Guthrie and Greene Counties
United States Senator Joni Ernst visited Guthrie and Greene counties as part of her 99-county tour of Iowa on Tuesday.
Ernst toured the Guthrie County Hospital in Guthrie Center. Chief Executive Officer Patrick Peters led the tour of the facility. Ernst said she was impressed by the ambulance bay in the emergency department and the comprehensive physical fitness and rehabilitation center.
Later in the day, Ernst visited the Jefferson VFW Hall to learn about the Home Base Iowa initiative. Emcee and military veteran Jim Andrew gave various updates on what Greene County has done since they were designated as the first county to be a Home Base Iowa community. As a result, eight veterans have moved to the County due to the incentives and other advantages that the program offers. She was encouraged by what Greene County has done with the governor’s initiative.
Governor Branstad Visits Power Lift in Jefferson
Governor Terry Branstad visited Power Lift in Jefferson as part of his 99-county tour on Wednesday.
Owner and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Conner led Branstad on a tour of their 70,000 square-foot facility. Power Lift has been incorporated since 2000 and caters to several high schools, colleges and professional sports teams as well as branches of the military and internationally with high-quality weightlifting equipment.
With all the economic opportunities that Greene County has to offer, Branstad says there’s lots of momentum to drive people to the area.
“Greene County is not a big county, but it’s a county that’s got a lot of activity going on right now and I think that’s a really good thing. So we want to do what we can at the state level to encourage and support that.”
Branstad also visited Van Diest in Webster City and Pella Windows in Carroll on Wednesday.
Scranton Couple Face Several Charges
A Scranton man and woman face several charges following two executed search warrants on Wednesday.
Greene County Sheriff Steve Haupert tells Raccoon Valley Radio that the Sac City Police Department contacted him to execute a search warrant of suspected stolen items from a storage unit.
At 3:10pm, two Sac City Police officers and three Greene County deputies searched the home of 48 year-old James John Souder and 39 year-old Nicole Marie Souder in the 700 block of Madison Street. Officers recovered several of the alleged stolen items. While on scene, the deputies also discovered narcotic-related items. The Sheriff’s office obtained another search warrant and seized the suspected illegal drugs.
Deputies arrested the suspects and charged them with Class D Felonies for second-degree theft and misdemeanors for possession of drug paraphernalia. Haupert notes that there are more charges pending completion of their investigation.
They were booked and remain in the Greene County Jail under a $10,000 bond.