Recovery Update

• "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! 

• The Class of 2027 is holding a fundraiser tomorrow at the Fareway Parking Lot beginning at 11 AM, free will donations accepted.

• Enjoy free samples of Berry Healthy Smoothies tomorrow from 9:30-10:30 AM at the Orient Community Library.

• Bridgewater Roundup will take place at Bridgewater City Park tomorrow, 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 tomorrow night, June 14, 2025 at 7:00 pm.

• The Greenfield United Methodist Church invites the community to their Sunday Service on June 15th, with services at 9 AM and 11 AM, and breakfast prepared and served by the United Methodist Men at 10 AM, located at 108 SW 5th St, Greenfield.

• Moe's RBF has a breakfast special for Father's Day, June 15, 2025, a ribeye, three eggs, and two slices of white toast for $15.

•  The Dugout Cafe at 101 1st St, Orient, IA, is hosting a Father's Day Buffet with smoked meats and desserts on June 19th serving from 10:30 am - 2:00 pm.

• “Laps at the Lake” is a local walking group for everyone! They meet every Sunday at 3 PM near the trailhead loop by the parking lot past the playground and shelter at Lake Greenfield. 

The week ahead, June 16-20:

• A Traveling Museum Surf Music Experience Center will be at the Warren Cultural Center on Monday, June 16th.

• Day Camp 2025: Captivated Bible School will be held from Monday, June 16th to Wednesday, June 18th at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Fontanelle. Preschool through kindergarten will be 9 AM to Noon. First through sixth grades from 9 AM to 2 PM. Questions can be directed to Dennis Bridges, Youth Minister, at 712-789-0745 or emmanuslayouth@gmail.com.

• Adair County ISU Extension Story Hour will be at the Greenfield Public Library on June 16th at 10:30 AM, featuring a story, activity, and snack.

• Crafternoons will take place on Mondays from 2:00-3:00 PM at Greenfield Public Library from June 2nd to July 14th.

• Nodaway Valley Baseball plays Monday, June 16th, with JV playing at 5:30 PM and Varsity at 7:00 PM, both games at home against Southwest Valley.

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

• Greenfield Public Library's Book Chat will be held on Monday, June 16th from 4:30-5:30 PM at the Greenfield Public Library, offering a twist on traditional book clubs.

• A Community Baby Shower is being held for Adair County prenatal families and infants aged birth to 12 months on June 17, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM at Gathering Place, 102 SW Kent St, Greenfield, IA. Attendees can pick up resources, support materials, and enter a door prize.

• The Nodaway High School National Honor Society is hosting a Scholarship Blood Drive with the American Red Cross on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, from 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM at St. John's Catholic Church Fellowship Hall. Appointments can be scheduled by calling 743-6141 or visiting RedCrossBlood.org.

• 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.

• 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.

• On Wednesday, baseball and softball head to Stuart to take on West Central Valley. The boys get underway with the JV at 5:00 PM and Varsity at 7:00 PM. Girls JV plays at 5:30 PM and Varsity at 7:00 PM.

• 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. 

• Evening Storytime is this Wednesday at 5:30 PM at the Greenfield Public Library.

• 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.

• Stage of Mind Performing Arts, with support from local sponsors, presents Disney’s The Aristocats Kids. This will be a fun, family-friendly musical event featuring local youth performers and directed by Greenfield native Sarah Smith Burke and co-directed by her daughter, Taylor Burke. Performances will be held Friday, June 20 at 6:30 PM and Saturday, June 21 at 3:30 PM, with free admission and a freewill donation accepted at the door.

Next Weekend - June 21-22

• Nodaway Valley Invitational Softball Tournament: 10:00 AM at Nodaway Valley Ball Fields in Greenfield.

• The 6th Annual St. John’s Festival will be  held on Saturday, June 21. This is a free, family-friendly community celebration featuring live music by The Snacks, a cookout, games, bounce house, silent auction, and more. All our welcome.

• Greenfield Lions Monthly Sunday Bingo will be held next Sunday, June 22 at 4:30 PM at The Gathering Place.

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.

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.