Recovery Update

• On page 10 learn more about the Healthy Kids Iowa Pilot Program. This program offers eligible Adair County families extra support for purchasing nutritious foods like fruits, vegetables, dairy, grains, and proteins. Designed for households with children ages 4 to 18 who meet income guidelines or qualify for TEFAP, the program runs through June, July, and August—helping ensure kids stay healthy while school is out. Learn more at hhs.iowa.gov/healthy-kids-iowa or call the MATURA Adair County Outreach Center at 641-743-2424.

• Page 11 features the Summer Recharge Program at the high school. Free breakfast and lunch to-go will be available for all Adair County kids ages 2 to 18 through the Summer Recharge program, weekdays from June 2 to June 30 at Nodaway Valley High School, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.—no registration required. It’s a simple, no-cost way to help kids stay nourished and ready for summer fun. Contact Janell Stender at the school, 641-630-1042.

• Pages 12-14 are focused on mental health resources, including Greenfield RISE - if you have questions, call me! 

• There is so much summer programming for youth right now, in addition to what our incredible libraries are doing and we want to break it down for you: 

  • Let's Math Summer Camp: A math summer camp for incoming 5th & 6th graders will be held June 16-20 and 23-27 from 10:00-11:30 AM, there are only a few spots left! 

  • Kids Summer Camp (Adair County Health and Fitness Center): The Adair County Health and Fitness Center is hosting a Kids Summer Camp in June, with sessions for K-5 on Tuesdays/Thursdays and Preschool on Wednesday mornings.

  • Boys Youth Basketball Camp: Boys Youth Basketball Camp for grades 2-8 will be held July 16-18 at Nodaway Valley High School.

  • Nodaway Valley 2025 Volleyball Camp: Nodaway Valley is hosting a volleyball camp for grades 3-12 from August 4-7, 2025, at the Nodaway Valley High School gym.

  • "In the Garden" Summer Preschool Story/Craft Hour: The Orient Community Library is offering a free "In the Garden" summer preschool story/craft hour for children ages 3-5 years, every Wednesday from June 25 to July 16, from 10:00-10:45 AM.

  • Summer Day Camps 2025 (Adair County Conservation): Adair County Conservation is offering various "Summer Day Camps" in 2025 for K-2nd grade, 3rd-5th grade, and 6th-8th grade, covering topics like Little Trackers, Forest Explorers, and Outdoor Experts throughout June and July.

  • Adair County Conservation Additional Summer Activities: Adair County Conservation is offering additional summer activities including Farmers Market dates, Story and Activity events at Greenfield Library, and evening activities like Art in the Park and Native Family Game Night.

  • Nodaway Valley Wrestling Youth Camps Featuring Kyler Knaack & Ashton Honnold: Nodaway Valley High School in Greenfield, IA, will host a Youth Wrestling Camp for boys and girls in grades 1-8 on July 2, 2025.

  • Early Literacy Summer Library BINGO: Engage in a Summer Library BINGO challenge to promote early literacy, with various activities for children and caregivers, Greenfield Public Library

  • Nodaway Valley Wrestling Camp Featuring Ryder Downey: Nodaway Valley High School in Greenfield, IA, will host a Wrestling Camp for boys and girls in grades 4-12 on July 3, 2025.

  • Youth Theater Camp ("The School for Spies"): The Youth Theater Camp will run daily, Monday, July 21 - Friday, July 25, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, culminating in a performance on July 25-26.

  • NV Vision Read 20 for 20: Participate in the "NV Vision Read 20 for 20" program by reading for 20 minutes a day for 20 days to earn a certificate for a FREE Tiger Twister from Tiger Drive-In.

Tonight and this weekend:

• You can pick up your summer pool passes this evening, Friday, June 6th, from 5-7 pm at the pool!!

• "Pizza on the Prairie" at The Wallace Centers of Iowa, Friday evening from May 30th through September 26th, from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Attendees can enjoy farm-fresh brick oven pizza, house-made sides, desserts, and signature drinks, featuring produce harvested on-site. Beer, wine, and soft drinks are also available. The event includes live music from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m., opportunities to explore the prairie trail and outdoor art installations, and space for yard games. Seating is limited, so guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs or blankets. Make your reservations for next Friday now! 

• Nodaway Valley will play East Union at home tonight, baseball only. The Junior Varsity game is at 5:30 PM, followed by the Varsity game at 7:30 PM.

• Jennie's Place in Orient is hosting an "Asian Buffet" this evening from 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM. The menu includes: Ramen, Mongolian Beef, Orange Chicken, Egg Rolls, Crab Rangoons, Dumplings, etc.

• The Grand Theatre is showing "The Last Rodeo" thru Sunday, June 8. Evening movies start at 7 PM, with a special needs showing on Saturday at 4 PM, and a Sunday matinee at 2 PM.

• A Youth Fishing Clinic organized by Iowa DNR and sponsored by local businesses, will take place tomorrow, Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 8 AM to 1 PM at Lake Orient. It's open to kids of all ages, and registration starts at 8 AM. Door prizes will be awarded, and lunch will be provided.

• Simply Emily Presents Cricut 101 at the Greenfield Mercantile. This class invites participants to learn more about their Cricut machine using a laptop and Cricut to design a "Garden Flag" with Emily, Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 10 AM to 12 PM. Class size is limited to 10 people, and registration is available via a QR code.

• Tyler Folkerts will perform at Rustic Tap on Saturday, June 7th, from 9 PM to 12 AM.

• Sunday Funday "Sip n Soak" at Rustic Tap Patio, Sunday, June 8th, from 12 pm to 4 pm, live music by Kyle Jorgensen and gin buckets.

• Community Farm Day at The Wallace Centers of Iowa on Sunday, June 8th, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Wallace Farm (2773 290th Street, Orient, IA). Enjoy a free meal featuring burgers, listen to live music, and connect with the land and neighbors. Attendees can also walk the prairie path to see this year's Prairie Art exhibit, play yard games, and are encouraged to bring a chair and reusable water bottle, with food served starting at 1 pm until gone.

• “Laps at the Lake” is not officially gathering this weekend. Organizers encourage the usual walkers to get together at the usual time, 3 PM near the trailhead loop by the parking lot past the playground and shelter at Lake Greenfield and enjoy a walk. They'll be back next week. 

The week ahead, June 9-13:

• Crafternoons are on Mondays from 2:00–3:00 PM at Greenfield Public Library.

• The Greenfield Public Library invites adults to design and create a fabric garland on Monday, June 9th, from 4:30-5:30 PM.

• The Greenfield Business Women will hold their monthly meeting at the Greenfield City Hall Meeting Room on Monday, June 9th, at 6:00 PM.

• Nodaway Valley will play Southwest Valley in baseball on Monday in Corning, JV at 5:30, Varsity at 7:00. 

•  The First 50 Club will host a special Matinee showing of "The Last Rodeo" at the Grand on Tuesday, June 10th, at 2 PM, with free admission for the first 15 people.

• This summer Family Game Afternoon will take place on Tuesdays from 4:00–5:00 PM at Greenfield Public Library.

• Nodaway Valley heads to Wayne on Tuesday, games at The George Saling Athletic Complex, Tuesday, June 10th, with softball JV at 5:30 PM and Varsity at 7:00 PM, baseball Varsity at 6:00 PM.

• The Greenfield City Council will hold their meeting on Tuesday, June 10th, at 6:30 PM in the Council Chambers of the City Hall building.

• Kids Book Club will be meeting Wednesday, June 5 at 4:00 PM at Greenfield Public Library to discuss The Wild Robot by Peter Brown.

• Story Time takes place at the Greenfield Public Library every Wednesday at 10:15 AM. Join the library staff in the Junior Room for 15–20 minutes of stories and songs, followed by a craft and free play.

• Adair County Veterans Affairs invites everyone to "Coffee with Comrades" on Wednesday, June 11th, from 1:00-3:00 PM on the south side lawn of the courtyard, bring a lawn chair.

• Nodaway Valley heads to Earlham on Wednesday, June 11th, baseball Varsity plays at 5:00 PM and JV at 7:00 PM. Softball Varsity at 5:30 PM and JV at 7:30 PM.

• Engage in creative building with various materials at Builder's Lab on June 12 & July 10, from 4:30-5:30 PM, at the Greenfield Public Library.

• Every Thursday The Weave Craft Club gathers at the Greenfield Public Library from 4:30–6:00 PM. All fiber artists are welcome—knitters, crocheters, weavers, and more.

• The Square Farmers Market every Thursday this summer from 4:30-6:30 PM. 

• The NV softball and baseball teams play Martensdale-St. Mary's on Thursday at home, 

• Support the Nodaway Valley Girls Basketball team with a fundraiser on Friday, June 13th, from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, featuring "Wild Berry Baller" and "Buzzer Beater Butterfinger" drinks.

• The Adair County Health Foundation is hosting the Pam Wiggins Memorial Golf Tournament on Friday, June 13, 2025, at the Greenfield Golf & Country Club.

• The Greenfield Public Library will host Kids Movie Afternoons on Friday, June 13, starting at 1:45 PM. They'll be showing Moana.

• Pizza on the Prairie, every Friday. The Wallace Farm near Orient is back with Pizza on the Prairie, every Friday through September 26. Join the fun and great food from 5–9 PM at the Wallace Centers of Iowa in Orient. Enjoy brick oven pizza, live music, garden-fresh sides, and a sunset on the prairie—bring your own lawn chair and settle in for a great time.

• On Friday, the 13th Nodaway Valley Softball and Baseball are at home against Southeast Warren, girls varsity will play at 5:30 PM. Baseball JV at 5:30 PM and Varsity at 7:30 PM.

Next Weekend - June 14-15

• The Class of 2027 is holding a fundraiser on June 14th at the Fareway Parking Lot beginning at 11 AM, offering cheeseburgers, Brat Patties, and hot dogs, with free will donations accepted.

• Enjoy free samples of Berry Healthy Smoothies on Saturday, June 14th, from 9:30-10:30 AM at the Orient Community Library.

• Bridgewater Roundup will take place at Bridgewater City Park on Saturday, June 14, 2025, serving from 5:00-7:00 PM, featuring food, kids games, and family-friendly activities.

• Enjoy a performance by the professional music group "Cover That" live at the Warren Cultural Center on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 7:00 pm.

•  The Dugout Cafe at 101 1st St, Orient, IA, is hosting a Father's Day Buffet with smoked meats and desserts on June 19th.

More Recovery Updates:

• Lost Photos? Photos recovered after the May 21 tornado are now available at the Greenfield Public Library. They are stored in labeled brown paper bags, and a binder with copies of the images is available for easy browsing.

• The Greenfield Public Library is collecting personal stories from the May 21, 2024, tornado to preserve our community’s history. You can submit your account in person at the library, via email at gpl@greenfield.lib.ia.us, or by contacting Myra Lisk at 641-745-5788 or jimandmy@gmail.com.

Adair County Pantry Hours: 

• Gathering Place (hygiene items, cleaning supplies, baby diapers): Tuesdays: 4:00–5:00 PM, Wednesdays: 10:00–11:00 AM, Thursdays: 5:00–6:00 PM. Contact Jennifer 641-745-5904 or Iris 641-221-0651 if you need an appointment. \

• Methodist Church Food Pantry: Tuesdays, 4:00 - 5:30.

• MATURA: Regular hours, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, or by appointment.

• Mobile Food Pantry - first Monday, Orient Methodist Church

Mental Health Support: 

• Erin Knauer, LISW – Silver Lining Counseling: Call or text 641-745-9530

• Johanna Hesseltine, ARNP, PMHNP-BC – Available Fridays at Adair County Health System: 641-743-6189

• Linsey Miller, ARNP, PMHNP-BC, NP-C -  641-743-6189

• Crossroads, Susan R. Tridle, LMHC, CADC, 641-782-8457, crossroadsbhs.org

• Senior Life Solutions, 641-743-7202

• Project Recovery Iowa – Offering free mental health support. Visit their website to learn more or apply for assistance.

Health and Wellness: 

• Adair County Health System:Greenfield Clinic – Open Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM, and Saturday, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Call 641-743-6189 to schedule an appointment.

• Hospital Meal Delivery – Greenfield residents can receive meal deliveries from ACHS Dietary Services. Call 641-743-2123 for details or to sign up.

• Rock Valley Physical Therapy – Temporarily operating at the Adair County Fitness Center. For appointments, call 641-743-7259.

• Adair County Public Health – call 641-743-6173 to schedule a same-day appointment. 

Job Opportunities: 

Currently has openings: 

• ACHS is hiring. 

• Bloodline Irish Pub is hiring! 

Links to jobs pages: 

• Nodaway Valley Community School District:  Jobs | Nodaway Valley Community School District

• Adair County Health System:  ACHS Careers

• Schildberg Construction:  Employment - Iowa | Schildberg Construction

• Cardinal:  Careers | Cardinal Glass Industries

• Care Initiatives Hospice:  Job Board | Care Initiatives Hospice

• Fareway:  Careers | Fareway Jobs | Fareway

• Casey's:  Store Positions | Casey's

Real Estate Listings: 

• 50849, IA Real Estate & Homes for Sale | realtor.com®

• Greenfield IA Single Family Homes For Sale - 5 Homes | Zillow

Please don't hesitate to reach out with questions, michelleggcf@gmail.com or 515-313-3706.