Grassley warns on pay raise amid political pressure
The text cites Chuck Grassley's stance on a pay raise and his push to rescind it, framing a sharp political test for Congress. It notes colleagues' reluctance to support raises and mentions a newsletter and a plan to swap raises for employees, highlighting a broader debate on government pay and accountability. A separate item describes a youth convicted of marijuana possession losing voting rights and licensure, illustrating strict penalties and career bans.
Greene girls sweep spring and summer awards at Perrin Park
The Greene girls dominate with 93 points in track to win the conference meet and the Ramblerettes claim softball title with a 12-2 record. Freshmen Diana Beck Heide Groff Vonnie Heitland and Susan Tack earn early track letters. Julie Harris leads as MVP in track and softball with multiple school records and all-state honors.
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Perrin Park
Greene
Ramblerettes
Rockford
Diana Beck
Heide Groff
Vonnie Heitland
Susan Tack
Lisa Bigler
Laura Harris
Val O’brien
Bev Brinkman
Brenda McGee
Denise Brinkman
Lisa Behrends
Linda Grumley
Julie Harris
Janet Schafer
Lisa
Julie
Janet
Sherri Muhlenbruck
Northeast Town
Iowa Central Community College
Webster City
Linda
Northwest Missouri State University
Maryville
Last Chance to Register for School Election Vote
The notice urges eligible voters to register by Friday August 29 at Greene City Hall or Butler County Auditor's Office in Allison to be eligible to vote in the upcoming school election.
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Greene City Hall
Butler Co. Auditor’s Office
Allison
Floyd County Pork Producers Barbecue Planned
The Floyd Co Pork Producers and Porkettes announce a Barrow Show Bake with Lard Contest and Pork Chop Bar-B-Que on September 2 at the Floyd Co Fairgrounds in Charles City. Public serving runs 5 to 6 45 p.m. Tickets available from board members and Porkettes. children under five admitted free.
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Floyd Co. Pork Producers & Porkettes
Floyd Co
Charles City
The
Pork Producers
Porkettes
Post Office Closed Monday in Labor Day Observance
The Greene Iowa Post Office will be closed Mon Sept 1 in observance of Labor Day. Mail will be distributed and dispatched as usual. No rural delivery or window service.
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Greene, Iowa
Quarterback Club to Meet on Sept 2 at High School
The Greene Quarterback Club will hold its first meeting Tuesday evening September 2 at 8 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. Interested parents and fans are invited. The session will cover the upcoming season and include elections for new officers.
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Greene Quarterback Club
Frank E. Gales Rites Set for Thursday
Funeral services for Frank E. Gales age 80 of Sioux City will be at 9 a.m. Thursday in Davenport at the home of his daughter. Interment follows at 2 p.m. in St Marys Cemetery Greene. Survived by wife Marie and five children and he is brother in law of Mrs William Stabenow of Greene.
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Davenport
Frank E. Gales
Sioux City
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Greene
Marie
William Stabenow
Annual meeting of Bicentennial Commission set
The Butler County Bicentennial Comm Inc will hold its annual meeting in the Allison library community room on Web evening September 3. The board meets at 7 30 and the annual corporation meeting follows at 8 30. Public welcome.
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Butler County Bicentennial Comm. Inc
Allison
Area students enroll at NIACC for fall semester
Greene Recorder lists fall enrollees at North Iowa Area Community College. Bristow students include Bristow David Ebling Doug Folkerts James Freerks Michael Frey and Douglas Schueler. Clarksville and Dougherty students include Barbara Smith Randy Ebling Kathryn Kelley Diane Rooney Charles Schafer and Mary Staudt. Greene students include William Astor Dallas Brinkman John Conry Rhonda Helm Pam Larson Nancy Miller Michelle Morgan Joe Shultz Steven Tower and Cynthia Weinberg DeAnn Hinrichs David Schlader and Monroe Shindelar for Merble Rock.
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Greene Recorder Area
North Iowa Area Community College
Bristow
David Ebling
Doug Folkerts
James Freerks
Michael Frey
Douglas Schueler
Clarksville
Barbara Smith
Dougherty
Randy Ebling
Kathryn Kelley
Diane Rooney
Charles Schafer
Mary Staudt
Greene
William Astor
Dallas Brinkman
John Conry
Rhonda Helm
Pam Larson
Nancy Miller
Michelle Morgan
Joe Shultz
Steven Tower
Cynthia Weinberg
DeAnn Hinrichs
David Schlader
Monroe Shindelar
Labor Day Causes Early Paper Deadlines
Labor Day closure and reduced mail service prompt an early deadline for the Recorder. Advertisers and correspondents must submit copy by Frinoon. general material and ads accepted only until 9 a.m. Tuesday to meet next week's issue.
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Recorder
Frinoon
UNI Grants B A Degrees To Two Greene Students
University of Northern Iowa awarded summer commencement B A degrees to Larry Lester in science teaching and Joan Menken in lower elementary education. Lester and Menken were among the graduates honored at the exercises.
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Greene
University of Northern Iowa
Larry Lester
Joan Menken
Ida Darby Auction Schedules and Dates
The Ida Darby household auction will be held Saturday September 13. Schuknecht and Jewell auctioneers list sale dates including September 6 for the Mrs Harold Kingery estate sale September 20 for Harold Teeters and September 27 for an estate sale.
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Ida Darby
Schuknecht & Jewell
Harold Kingery
Harold Teeters
Davis Jensen Captures 1975 Iowa Cookout King Title
David Jensen, 19, Clarksville, won the beef division and top overall at the Butler County Fair Cookout King contest on July 18. He earned county prizes of 20 and a gas grill, plus state fair rewards including a gas grill, a $25 meat certificate, a permanent trophy, and a $100 bonus for grilling his entry. Jensen devised the stuffed beef roast recipe with mushroom onions and green pepper, wrapped in bacon, and served with stuffed peppers and fruit. he plans to attend Gehry Electronics School in Chicago this fall.
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David Jensen
Iowa
Jensen
Clarksville
Butler County Fair
Butler County
M&m
Don Jensen
Jerry
Carla
Gehry Electronics School
Chicago
Greene Public Library Book Sale At Community Center
A book sale by Greene Public Library is planned for Friday and Saturday, September 5 and 6, at the Community Center from 1 to 5 p.m. Details will be published next week. Also noted is UNI's spring Dean's List with about 12 percent of students honored, including Susan Holtz, Keith Ponto, Aleta Shindelar, Kristi Richard, Roger Sinram, and Mary Kelley.
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Greene Public Library
University of Northern Iowa
UNI Office of
Susan Holtz
Keith Ponto
Greene
Aleta Shindelar
Marble Rock
Kristi Richard
Aredale
Roger Sinram
Clarksville
Mary Kelley
Dougherty
Uniforms Missing From GHS Music Program
Two high school band uniforms are missing, both in large sizes. Uniform 43 lacks pants jacket and overlay, missing at least two years. uniform 58 lacks pants and jacket. Call Mrs Darrell Needham or deliver to Maxson Cleaners. School annuals pickup for last fall buyers starts Tuesday Sept 2 with receipts.
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GHS
Darrell Needham
Maxson Cleaners
Free blood pressure clinics in Butler County Sept schedule
The Butler Co Health Improvement Association announces 12 free blood pressure screening clinics for residents aged 20 and older. A registered nurse will conduct checks at city halls, churches and schools across Aplington Shell Rock Parkerburg Greene Dumont Clarksville Allison New Hartford Austinville Kesley Bristow and Aredale from Sept 9 to Sept 23, with 8:30 11:30 a.m. and 1 4 p.m. time slots on designated dates.
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Butler Co. Health Improvement Association
Aplington
City Hall
Shell Rock
Boyd
Austinville
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Chuck Grassley
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Washington
Grassley
Scottish Rite News
Pub
Westpoint
Annapolis
Air Force Academy
Ea School
Greene Community Elementary
Dave Else
ELEM
Frank Gales
Bicentennial Commission
NIACC
UNI Graduates
Butler Co. Fair
Aaron Jewell
Suzanne Miller
Phyllis Burroughs
UNI
Farmers Inc. Coop Society
the Recorder
Parkersburg, City Hall
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