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Monday, April 1, 2024
Genealogy Group meets at the Greenfield Public Library every Monday at 12pm.
Monday, April 1, 2024
Build with Adair County Fitness Center
Mondays in April (1,8,15,22,29)
New Theme Every Week

Ages 4-6    |  4:30-5:15
Ages 7-10  |  5:30-6:15


Registration due by Wednesday, March 27
$20/members & $25/non-members
Monday, April 1, 2024
Next Meeting

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.
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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.

 
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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.
 

Board Members

Matt Wedemeyer District 1NW Supervisor
Term Expires: 2024
Representative Appointments
Jodie Hoadley District 2NE Supervisor
Term Expires: 2026
Representative Appointments
Jerry Walker Chairperson · District 3SW Supervisor
Term Expires: 2024
Representative Appointments
Nathan Baier District 4SE Supervisor
Term Expires: 2026
Representative Appointments
John Twombly Vice-Chairperson · District 5GF Supervisor
Term Expires: 2024
Representative Appointments
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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!
Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Join us for some afterschool fun! Children ages 7-12 can join us in the Junior Room from 2:00pm to 3:30pm each Wednesday for an STEAM activity, 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!

View our policy on minors in the library here.

Thursday, April 4, 2024
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.
Saturday, April 6, 2024
Spring Gardening Class

Join Kelly Stull to learn about spring cleaning the garden, soil preparation, and alternative planting options such as containers and no-till.

When: Saturday, April 6
10:30 - 11:45 am
Where: Greenfield Public Library
no supplies or registration required!
Saturday, April 6, 2024
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)
Sunday, April 7, 2024
Heaven Bound Gospel Band
Genre - Bluegrass

Trilogy
Piano, Cello, & Vocalist
Genre - Popular & Traditional Christian Music

Higher Power Gospel Quartet
Genre - Southern & Contemporary Gospel


3 Groups, 1 Hour Each
Great music, Food, and Fellowship!
Sunday, April 7, 2024
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
 
Monday, April 8, 2024
Monday, April 8, 2024
Genealogy Group meets at the Greenfield Public Library every Monday at 12pm.
Monday, April 8, 2024
Build with Adair County Fitness Center
Mondays in April (1,8,15,22,29)
New Theme Every Week

Ages 4-6    |  4:30-5:15
Ages 7-10  |  5:30-6:15


Registration due by Wednesday, March 27
$20/members & $25/non-members
Monday, April 8, 2024
The Greenfield Lions Club meets at The Gathering Place each month, every second Monday, at 6pm.
Monday, April 8, 2024
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.
Monday, April 8, 2024
The Orient City Council meets every Second Monday each month at Orient City Hall, 6pm.
 

City of Orient, Iowa

Mayor: Matthew Swanson

City Councilors:
Justin Boswell
Gary Metzger
Travis Eggman
Josh Madison
Deb Harry

Clerk: Della Kramer
Deputy Clerk: Ashley Thompson
Maintenance: Jim Sitzman
City Hall Office hours:

Ashley Thompson, City Clerk​

Monday - Friday

8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Monday, April 8, 2024
The Greenfield Masons will meet at the Lodge Hall every 2nd Monday each month, at 6:30pm.
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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
 
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
The Orient-Macksburg School District Board meets every Second Tuesday each month, 
Tuesday, April 9, 2024

The Greenfield City Council meets the Second and Fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall building.

 

Mayor: Jimmie Schultz

 

City Council:

Brian Fox (Mayor Pro-tem)

Rod McMorran

Jeff Clayton

Johnathan Christensen

Rita Eble

 

City Clerk: Laura Wolfe

Tuesday, April 9, 2024
The Bridgewater City Council meets every Second Tuesday at Bridgewater City Hall, 6:30pm.

 
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
The American Legion Post 265 meets every Second Tuesday of each month at the Adair County Health & Fitness Center, 6:30pm.
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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.
 

Board Members

Matt Wedemeyer District 1NW Supervisor
Term Expires: 2024
Representative Appointments
Jodie Hoadley District 2NE Supervisor
Term Expires: 2026
Representative Appointments
Jerry Walker Chairperson · District 3SW Supervisor
Term Expires: 2024
Representative Appointments
Nathan Baier District 4SE Supervisor
Term Expires: 2026
Representative Appointments
John Twombly Vice-Chairperson · District 5GF Supervisor
Term Expires: 2024
Representative Appointments
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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!
Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Join us for some afterschool fun! Children ages 7-12 can join us in the Junior Room from 2:00pm to 3:30pm each Wednesday for an STEAM activity, 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!

View our policy on minors in the library here.

Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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.
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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.
Friday, April 12, 2024
Greenfield Lions Club King Pin Dodgeball Tournament
Friday, April 12, 2024

Divisions:
K - 1st Grade  /  2nd - 3rd Grade  /
4th - 5th Grade  /  6th - 7th - 8th Grade

Maximum 8 players per team (3 females) / $10 per person or $80 per team

Admission:  $5 Adults  $3 Students

Tournament will be held at the Nodaway Valley Middle School Gym in Fontanelle, Iowa
*Deadline to register is Sunday, April 7, 2024

*Any questions please email greenfieldlionsclub@gmail.com

*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
Saturday, April 13, 2024
    Please join us for the
Grand Opening of
Moe's RBF


Saturday, April 13th
Grand Opening - 7am-11am
Ribbon Cutting - 11:30am
Monday, April 15, 2024
Monday, April 15th
11:30am - 5:00pm
Greenfield Catholic Church

Sign up by going to https://www.redcrossblood.org/ and searching "Wolverines" . Give the gift of life this spring 🩸
Monday, April 15, 2024
Genealogy Group meets at the Greenfield Public Library every Monday at 12pm.
Monday, April 15, 2024
Build with Adair County Fitness Center
Mondays in April (1,8,15,22,29)
New Theme Every Week

Ages 4-6    |  4:30-5:15
Ages 7-10  |  5:30-6:15


Registration due by Wednesday, March 27
$20/members & $25/non-members
Monday, April 15, 2024

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

 

 

CAROL BARRETT

 

FMUCouncil5@outlook.com

Tuesday, April 16, 2024
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.
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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.
 

Board Members

Matt Wedemeyer District 1NW Supervisor
Term Expires: 2024
Representative Appointments
Jodie Hoadley District 2NE Supervisor
Term Expires: 2026
Representative Appointments
Jerry Walker Chairperson · District 3SW Supervisor
Term Expires: 2024
Representative Appointments
Nathan Baier District 4SE Supervisor
Term Expires: 2026
Representative Appointments
John Twombly Vice-Chairperson · District 5GF Supervisor
Term Expires: 2024
Representative Appointments
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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!
Wednesday, April 17, 2024

Join us for some afterschool fun! Children ages 7-12 can join us in the Junior Room from 2:00pm to 3:30pm each Wednesday for an STEAM activity, 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!

View our policy on minors in the library here.

Thursday, April 18, 2024
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, April 21, 2024
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.

Contact Info:
Kimberly Cavalier
wellauer@iastate.edu
712-542-5171

Features

  • Designed to teach laypeople and professionals about the warning signs of a suicide crisis and appropriate responses.
  • Can be offered as a stand-alone program or as a breakout session at larger conferences.
  • QPR Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention is listed in the National Registry of Evidence-based Practices and Policies.

Stressed? Need someone to talk to?

Contact the Iowa Concern Hotline at 1-800-447-1985.
24 hours/day, 7 days/week | Free and confidential | Multiple language interpretation available

Monday, April 22, 2024
Genealogy Group meets at the Greenfield Public Library every Monday at 12pm.
Monday, April 22, 2024
Build with Adair County Fitness Center
Mondays in April (1,8,15,22,29)
New Theme Every Week

Ages 4-6    |  4:30-5:15
Ages 7-10  |  5:30-6:15


Registration due by Wednesday, March 27
$20/members & $25/non-members
Tuesday, April 23, 2024

The Greenfield City Council meets the Second and Fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall building.

 

Mayor: Jimmie Schultz

 

City Council:

Brian Fox (Mayor Pro-tem)

Rod McMorran

Jeff Clayton

Johnathan Christensen

Rita Eble

 

City Clerk: Laura Wolfe

Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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.
 

Board Members

Matt Wedemeyer District 1NW Supervisor
Term Expires: 2024
Representative Appointments
Jodie Hoadley District 2NE Supervisor
Term Expires: 2026
Representative Appointments
Jerry Walker Chairperson · District 3SW Supervisor
Term Expires: 2024
Representative Appointments
Nathan Baier District 4SE Supervisor
Term Expires: 2026
Representative Appointments
John Twombly Vice-Chairperson · District 5GF Supervisor
Term Expires: 2024
Representative Appointments
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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!
Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Join us for some afterschool fun! Children ages 7-12 can join us in the Junior Room from 2:00pm to 3:30pm each Wednesday for an STEAM activity, 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!

View our policy on minors in the library here.

Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Senior Fun Day
 
  • When: April 25th, 10am-1pm
  • Where: Adair County Health and Fitness Center
  • 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)
  • 12:00 PM  ACHS's CardioPulmonary Rehab
  • 12:30-1PM BINGO with the Greenfield Lions Club
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Greenfield Public Library

Children's Spring Party

3:30-5PM
Friday, April 26, 2024
Greenfield Lions Club
Bubble Ball Tournament


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
Friday, April 26, 2024
Warren Cultural Center
Board Game Night
Saturday, ​April 26th
6PM
FREE to attend.

Beer, Pop, Wine, for sale.
Saturday, April 27, 2024
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.
Sunday, April 28, 2024
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.
Sunday, April 28, 2024
Join us at The Gathering Place
for BINGO!

Hosted by the Greenfield Lions
Start at 4:30pm
Monday, April 29, 2024
Genealogy Group meets at the Greenfield Public Library every Monday at 12pm.
Monday, April 29, 2024
Build with Adair County Fitness Center
Mondays in April (1,8,15,22,29)
New Theme Every Week

Ages 4-6    |  4:30-5:15
Ages 7-10  |  5:30-6:15


Registration due by Wednesday, March 27
$20/members & $25/non-members
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 - Friday, May 3, 2024
HOURS 
April 30th - May3rd
2:00pm - 5:00pm

Greenhouse South of Nodaway Valley High School