Save the date! Midwest Partnership's 18th Annual Golf Outing will be Thursday, June 27th at Lake Panorama National Resort and Conference Center....   Read More

The Greene County Cattlemen’s Association enjoyed another successful banquet and trophy auction held on March 2 at the Jefferson Elks Lodge. A large crowd enjoyed the delicious steak dinner prepared by the Does before bidding on the trophies in the annual fund raising event. Mick Towers serves as president of the Cattlemen. Tom Lawton is vice president and Roger Rowles, treasurer. Directors are Pat Fields, Tom Heun, Mike Holden, Steve Kennedy, Doug Lawton, Nick Crouse, Mike Ostendorf and Dave Tipton. Doug Lawton was honored with the presentation of a jacket in commemoration of 30 years of service to the Cattlemen. His expertise is essential in the planning and staging of the annual banquet. Special mention was given to the 2013 scholarship winners: Trevor Lawton, Lucas Bravard, Adam Hoskins, Jacob Rasmussen, Chris Rasmussen and Kristen Klockseim. It was noted all of the recipients showed cattle at the 2012 Greene County Fair. Auctioneers Terry Laughery, Gary Rupiper and Jon Schaben cried the sale of the almost 50 trophies, prints, pies and baskets. Dick St Clair hawked for bids. Hamilton Redi Mix purchased the Grand Champion 4-H Market Beef trophy for $600. They added $200 for a berry pie baked by Brenda Thorpe to retain the traveling trophy for another year. Peoples Trust and Savings Bank was runner up with $650 spent on items. Most of the trophies brought $200 - $250. The Cattlemen shared these highlights for 2012: worked at Beef Quarters at the Iowa State Fair; supported Iowa 4-H Foundation; donated to Paton-Churdan, Jeferson-Scranton and East Greene’s Post Prom parties; helped with 4-H Beef Show, Sale and Weigh-ins; donated to the 4-H foodstand; grilled ribeye steak sandwiches at the Bell Tower Festival; donated to Greene County Extension meetings; donated and grilled hamburgers at the Greene County Fair; donated and grilled hamburgers for students in all three county school systems; cooked for several local bank functions; participated in the Fort Dodge Messenger “Newspapers in Education” program for area schools; provided six $250 scholarships to seniors; donated and cooked for Greene County Medical Center and donated for Iowa Cubs “RBI’s for Ribeyes” promotion. ...   Read More

Midwest Partnership recognized Dr. Daryl Olsen, of Audubon County, with the Guy Powell Award for his contributions to the community and organizations he supports at their annual dinner meeting January 24th in Panora. The Guy Powell Award was established in honor of the late Guy Powell of Greenfield, who served as president of Midwest Partnership EDC board of directors and was an active volunteer in several other community organizations. It is intended to recognize excellence in leadership and passion for economic development in the Midwest Partnership EDC region, taking into account vision, leadership, courage and impact. Dr. Olsen was nominated by several individuals for his active involvement with Audubon County. He has held numerous offices over the years for local churches and community improvement organizations. Dr. Olsen is a partner of one of Audubon County's most successful and growing businesses, AMVC. He continues to spearhead community improvement projects and shows exceptional support for Audubon's schools. The family of Guy Powell was also present that the dinner to assist in honoring Dr. Olsen. This is the fourth year the award has recognized the economic development contributions of an individual in the Midwest Partnership EDC region. -The Audubon County Advocate Journal...   Read More