Monday, April 1st
5:30pm Greenfield Public Library
All are welcome to attend the next Friends of the Greenfield Public Library meeting.
Learn more and become part of the effort to restart the Friends of the Greenfield Public Library.
Contact 641-743-6120 or gpl@greenfield.lib.ia.us with any questions.
The Greenfield Community Development Corporation is a non-profit organization governed by a volunteer board of directors.
The primary purposes of the corporation are to promote the maintenance, development, establishment and expansion of agriculture, commerce, industry and housing in the Greenfield, Adair County, Iowa area, in order to relieve conditions of poverty, dependency, high unemployment and under-employment in an economically depressed community.
The Adair County Board of Supervisors meets every Wednesday at 9 am in the Adair County Courthouse. Meeting length will vary.
About the Board of Supervisors:
The Adair County Supervisors serve as the policymakers for the county and administer the various county programs. Their powers include reviewing budget requests, appropriating funds, establishing county tax levies, enacting ordinances, filling employee vacancies, and hearing reports from county officers. The Board is also responsible for overseeing economic development in the county. The Boards of Supervisors’ responsibilities are defined by Iowa Code chapter 331. In 2001 the Adair County Board of Supervisors went to a 5 member board.
Join us in the Greenfield Public Library Junior Room for 15-20 minutes of stories and songs followed by a short craft and free-play with the library's toys. On occasion, special activities will be set out following the story time. Siblings are welcome to join! more info...
Join us for some after-school fun! Children ages 7-12 can join us in the Junior Room from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm each Wednesday for an STEAM activity, a short craft, and exploring the library. If a child can't make it at the start time or needs to leave early, that is fine.
Click here to find out what this week's activity will be!
The Chamber Main Street & Development Networking Luncheon is on the 1st Thursday at Noon in the City Hall Meeting Room.
Reservations are required and due by Noon on the Tuesday before the meeting if you would like to have a meal. You are always welcome to attend the meeting whether you eat with us or not. You are also welcome to bring in your own lunch.
The Luncheon costs $12 per person and includes a meal by one of our supporting businesses, attendee introductions, Chamber Main Street & Development business and committee updates, and time for business and community concerns and announcements. more info...
Saturday, April 6, 2024, 7:00 p.m. - Tropical Steel - Des Moines' premier steel band, they have been performing their sweet island sounds around Iowa since 1997 with their soothing sounds of Caribbean and Latin music featuring Calypso, Soca, Rock, Reggae, Cha Cha, and Samba. A Locals & Legends Series Show. adults $20/students FREE (HS and under) more info...
Proceeds go to The Gathering Place and their outreach projects.
Including the hygiene pantry, winter gear, Good News Concerts, keeping the lights on and doors open, and future projects.
When: April 7th, 4:30pm-7pm
Where: The Gathering Place, 102 S Kent St, Greenfield IA
What: Free Will Donation Serving: Pulled Pork Sandwiches, Cole Slaw, Baked Beans, Dessert, Drinks
The Greenfield Business Women have served and supported the Greenfield Community's business growth and fellowship of women since the Non-Profit Organization was established in 1931. The Greenfield Business Women hold meetings each month every second Monday at 6pm. more info...
Overcoming Barriers to Protecting Children from Sexual Abuse
What: Free Sexual Abuse Prevention Training
When: Tuesday April 9, 2024
Time: 12:45-2:00 P.M. (FREE Lunch Provided)
Where: Greenfield United Methodist Church, 108 SW 5th Street, Greenfield, Iowa 50849
Target Audience: Adults
Participants will: a) distinguish healthy behaviors from boundary violations and pre-offending behaviors; b) practice directly addressing concerning behaviors. Individuals and communities have a strong desire to prevent child sexual abuse. However, they often face barriers to protecting children, including having relationships with those exhibiting concerning behaviors. In this workshop participants will consider what adults can do to assist communities in overcoming these common barriers to protecting children, creating safe spaces through a trauma-informed lens.
The training is a collaborative effort between, Crisis Intervention & Advocacy Center, Success 4 R Kids Council and the 4 R Kids ECI Area Board.
Please complete the registration to attend, lunch is compliments of 4 R Kids ECI. Reservations are requested no later than April 4, 2024 at noon.
Contact Bailey at 515-993-7480
Bailey@supportingsurvivors.org
The Adair County Board of Supervisors meets every Wednesday at 9 am in the Adair County Courthouse. Meeting length will vary.
About the Board of Supervisors:
The Adair County Supervisors serve as the policymakers for the county and administer the various county programs. Their powers include reviewing budget requests, appropriating funds, establishing county tax levies, enacting ordinances, filling employee vacancies, and hearing reports from county officers. The Board is also responsible for overseeing economic development in the county. The Boards of Supervisors’ responsibilities are defined by Iowa Code chapter 331. In 2001 the Adair County Board of Supervisors went to a 5 member board.
Join us in the Greenfield Public Library Junior Room for 15-20 minutes of stories and songs followed by a short craft and free-play with the library's toys. On occasion, special activities will be set out following the story time. Siblings are welcome to join! more info...
Join us for some after-school fun! Children ages 7-12 can join us in the Junior Room from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm each Wednesday for an STEAM activity, a short craft, and exploring the library. If a child can't make it at the start time or needs to leave early, that is fine.
Click here to find out what this week's activity will be!
Regular meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month in the high school media center. Board meetings regularly begin at 5:00 p.m. Regular meetings are open to the public. Copies of board materials are available for review online. more info...
America's Food Industry
Author of "Barons: Money, Power, and the Corruption of America's Food Industry", Austin Frerick
will tell how powerful Big Ag interests have maneuvered to bring about major concentration in our food chain, to only hasten farm consolidation. Recent decades have seen the farm share of the food dollar trend from about 50 cents to about 15 cents.
Warren Cultural Center Wednesday, April 10
7:00 PM
SoulShine food truck available for carry-in prior to event.
*Entry forms can be picked up or dropped off at Nodaway Valley Schools or Adair County Health and Fitness Center or (email) greenfieldlionsclub@gmail.com
The Fontanelle City Council normally meets every Third Monday each month at Fontanelle City Hall. Check their website here to confirm the exact meeting dates.
MAYOR
CITY CLERK
CITY ATTORNEY
MARY STURDY-MARTIN
Term Ends December 2023
FMUMayor@outlook.com
MARY DODSON
313 Washington St., PO Box 128
Fontanelle, IA 50846
Phone: (641) 745-3961
Fax: (641) 745-8722
JUSTIN D. HOCKENBURG
707 Poplar St.
Atlantic, IA 50022
Phone: (712) 243-1663
Fax: (712) 243-3799 www.cambridgelawfirm.com
COUNCIL MEMBERS
BERNARD CONNORS
FMUCouncil1@outlook.com
MATT KERNEN
FMUCouncil2@outlook.com
DIANNA GOETZ
FMUCouncil3@outlook.com
DAWN BROWN
Mayor Pro Tem
Term Ends: 2023
FMUCouncil4@outlook.com
Warren Cultural Center
Tuesday, April 16
7:00 PM FREE and open to the public
An interactive program of dance and dialogue. Focused on adaptability & accessibility, resulting in an evening of four works. "Winning" by Artistic Director Stephanie Miracle is a piece that playfully dips and dives, forms, and dissolves in questions of why we compete, how we play games, when teamwork works, and what we are connected to. Also presented in the program are works by Prof. Christopher McMillian and Katlyn Perez.
The Adair County Board of Supervisors meets every Wednesday at 9 am in the Adair County Courthouse. Meeting length will vary.
About the Board of Supervisors:
The Adair County Supervisors serve as the policymakers for the county and administer the various county programs. Their powers include reviewing budget requests, appropriating funds, establishing county tax levies, enacting ordinances, filling employee vacancies, and hearing reports from county officers. The Board is also responsible for overseeing economic development in the county. The Boards of Supervisors’ responsibilities are defined by Iowa Code chapter 331. In 2001 the Adair County Board of Supervisors went to a 5 member board.
Join us in the Greenfield Public Library Junior Room for 15-20 minutes of stories and songs followed by a short craft and free-play with the library's toys. On occasion, special activities will be set out following the story time. Siblings are welcome to join! more info...
Join us for some after-school fun! Children ages 7-12 can join us in the Junior Room from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm each Wednesday for an STEAM activity, a short craft, and exploring the library. If a child can't make it at the start time or needs to leave early, that is fine.
Click here to find out what this week's activity will be!
Greenfield Chamber Main Street is a non-profit organization governed by a volunteer board of directors. The organization's mission is to unite the Greenfield community and historic commercial district to be a sustainable economic base for business and a welcoming environment for residents and visitors who value its past and embrace its future.
Please go to our member's area to join our efforts or contact our office 641-743-8444
Sunday, 04/21/2024 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Greenfield United Methodist Church
108 SW 5th St
Greenfield, IA 50849
Say "yes" to saving the life of a friend, colleague, sibling, or neighbor. Designed for professionals and producers who work in the ag industry, learn three simple steps to help save a life from suicide.
The Adair County Board of Supervisors meets every Wednesday at 9 am in the Adair County Courthouse. Meeting length will vary.
About the Board of Supervisors:
The Adair County Supervisors serve as the policymakers for the county and administer the various county programs. Their powers include reviewing budget requests, appropriating funds, establishing county tax levies, enacting ordinances, filling employee vacancies, and hearing reports from county officers. The Board is also responsible for overseeing economic development in the county. The Boards of Supervisors’ responsibilities are defined by Iowa Code chapter 331. In 2001 the Adair County Board of Supervisors went to a 5 member board.
Join us in the Greenfield Public Library Junior Room for 15-20 minutes of stories and songs followed by a short craft and free-play with the library's toys. On occasion, special activities will be set out following the story time. Siblings are welcome to join! more info...
Join us for some after-school fun! Children ages 7-12 can join us in the Junior Room from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm each Wednesday for an STEAM activity, a short craft, and exploring the library. If a child can't make it at the start time or needs to leave early, that is fine.
Click here to find out what this week's activity will be!
We consider any business "retail" if they primarily rely on customers to come through their door to make a sale- so this committee works not only for merchants but also hair salons, bars, and restaurants. Pam Long is our retail committee chair and will be stopping by to visit about the upcoming meeting. If she doesn't make it to your establishment and you would like information, please contact her.
Meeting will be held at the City Hall Meeting Room @ 7PM on Wednesday, April 24th
What: 20+ booths promoting services for seniors in Adair County as well as a technology-assistive booth offered by NV students and free chair massages by Forever Balanced
Schedule
10:15 AM Rock Valley Balance Therapy
10:45 AM Diabetes Awareness Declaration (Mayor) and education with ACHS
11-12 PM Lunch (Ham Balls, Cheesy Potatoes, Green Beans)
Friday, April 26, 2024
Nodaway Valley High Scheel Gym
SIGN-UP YOUR TEAM TODAY
High School Students and Adults $10 per person to participate
Team: (5) Five participants - (2) Two participants must be females
(Participants must complete a waiver form)
ENTRY FORMS: Can be picked up and dropped off at the Nodaway Valley High School Office, Adair Co. Health and Fitness Center, to Lion Jeff LaBarge, Ms. Harris, Mr. Klobnak
or Email: greenfieldlionsclub@gmail.com
Come join us for our Clothing Workshop Saturday, April 27th from 12:30-2:30PM at The Gathering Place in Greenfield, IA. We will be going over all the different kinds of Clothing Event projects that you can bring to the fair. Please call the Adair County ISU Extension & Outreach Office (641-743-8412) to let us know that you plan to attend. Parent attendance is welcome! Clover Kids are welcome to come with a parent.
A Community Meeting is set for April 28 at 3 pm in the City Hall meeting room.
This is a general information meeting for the public. Anyone interested in volunteering or hearing about the impacts of RAGBRAI coming through town on July 23 is welcome to attend.
Meetings regarding specific areas of the event including vending, set up, etc. will be held at a later date.
