Adair County Free Press

12/14/2024

OUTDATED POST: Here are road condtions as of 9:15 a.m. Saturday. Blue means “partially covered.” Conditions are reportedly very slick. Take your time if you are out.

12/14/2024

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13 RECOVERY UPDATE: The PDF to the left includes many of the updates shared above, and includes additional information and other upcoming events. RECOVERY UPDATES: All Adair County residents are encouraged to attend the Growth and Development Workshop on Monday, December 16, from

12/14/2024

OUTDATED: Here is a look at 7:15 a.m. road condtione. Blue is “partially covered” and pink is “completely covered.”

12/13/2024

Updated wrestling info for boys and girls Saturday.

12/13/2024

Here is a note for Saturday’s archery tournament at Nodaway Valley. Start time is now 10 a.m.

12/13/2024

Dismissing early today, Friday, December 13. There will be no OM girls basketball game at Mormon Trail. Everyone stay safe. ❄️

12/13/2024

12/13/2024

Tomorrow is the day! The Children’s Christmas Market opens tomorrow (Friday, 10-5:30, Saturday, 10-12). Each gift is 25 cents. We hope to see you there! A huge thank you to the Friends of the Library for reviving this beloved library tradition!

12/12/2024

Empowering Adair County gives yearly grant funds

The Empowering Adair County Foundation (EACF) held a presentation that made it feel like Christmas early for several area organizations Friday, Dec. 6 at the Warren Cultural Center.

The foundation awarded funds totaling $137,260.03 to 21 different projects around the county. Applications covered a variety of topics and programming efforts serving residents throughout the county, a press release after the event read.

For the full story, please see this week's Adair County Free Press. Due to technical difficulties, the story will be posted to the newspaper website at a later time.

ACFP photo by CALEB NELSON

12/12/2024

Comprehensive Plan workshop set for Monday

The City of Greenfield invites community members to participate in a Growth and Development Workshop 4-6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16 at Hotel Greenfield, 110 E Iowa Street. This drop-in style event offers a chance to share your thoughts and help guide the future growth and development of Greenfield and the surrounding area.

This workshop is a key component of public participation in the development of the Greenfield Comprehensive Plan for 2024-2045. A Comprehensive Plan is a long-term planning document that helps guide community growth and development and covers various aspects such as housing, economic development, transportation and other community needs. The plan will serve as a roadmap to help city officials, developers, employers and residents work together toward a shared vision for Greenfield's future.

Community input gathered during the workshop will help inform the plan, ensuring that future growth reflects the needs and priorities of the community. No formal presentation is scheduled, so participants are encouraged to stop by at any time.
For more information, please contact Greenfield City Hall at 844-580-0810 (option 1).

For the full story, please see this week's Adair County Free Press. Due to technical difficulties, the story will be posted to the newspaper website at a later time.

12/12/2024

'Something to be proud of'

ACHS celebrates reopening

Adair County Health System (ACHS) celebrated the successful climb to a summit some may have thought was unreachable last week.

A celebration was held Wednesday, Dec. 4 to salute the work it has taken for the hospital to reach a Nov. 11 reestablishment of full services after the EF-4 tornado that hit Greenfield last May.

The hospital rolled out the red carpet for its highest leaders and its community. After a ribbon cutting conducted by Greenfield Chamber Main Street and the City of Greenfield, CEO Catherine Hillestad gave remarks to those gathered in an upstairs room of the hospital lined with windows.

The room was filled to capacity with people eager to celebrate this milestone with ACHS.

For the full story, please see this week's Adair County Free Press. Due to technical difficulties, the story will be posted to the newspaper website at a later time.

Contributed ribbon cutting photo courtesy of ACHS/ACFP photo by CALEB NELSON

12/11/2024

Here is this week's front page of the Adair County Free Press!

Here are a few highlights of headlines in this week's edition:
• Adair County Health System celebrates reopening/reestablishment of services
• Nodaway Valley Dance celebrates team and individual successes at state
• Nodaway Valley/OM wrestlers ride four individual titles, entire team effort to Coach Riley Invite win
• Christmas celebrated with many events at Warren Cultural Center Saturday

12/11/2024

Don’t forget a free meal tonight at the 4-H Building!

12/11/2024

NOTE THE DATE CHANGE for Nodaway Valley’s basketball games at Martensdale-St. Marys. Thursday NOT Friday.

12/11/2024

The Warren Cultural Center decked out for Christmas

The Warren Cultural Center was the place to be Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 7-8, between the "It's a Wonderful Life" play by the Cumberland Rose Players, the "Voices Raised" children's choir concert, the "chocolate walk," Tour of Trees and the hospital's Holiday Luncheon. Here are a few shots from the weekend.

This weekend, celebrate Christmas in Fontanelle with pancakes 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the fire station with visits with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus.

ACFP photos by DAN DICKINSON and CALEB NELSON

12/09/2024

This week’s NV activities:

🚨 Nodaway Valley Weekly Athletics & Activities 🚨
Don’t miss out on the action! Check out the full schedule of games, performances, and activities.

🎟️ Get Your Tickets Now!
Tickets for all upcoming events are available for purchase online- https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/nodawayvalley/tickets

Let’s keep supporting our Wolverines and make this week unforgettable!