The Greene County Intermediate and Middle School bands and choirs will present a concert Tuesday, Nov. 19, in the Middle School gym. The fifth and sixth grade musicians will perform their portion of the concert at 7 pm. Students are asked to arrive at the Middle School by 6:30 pm dressed in the uniform
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Jeff council approves funds for pool
The Jefferson municipal swimming pool will be ready to open next May with a new filter if all goes as planned. The Jefferson city council at its Nov. 12 meeting approved spending $82,557 for the filter and other small repair projects. Timely action on the purchase assures the filter will be in place for the 2014 swim season.
Read MoreStudents read and spell their way to “Minute to Win It” party
Jefferson-Scranton second graders were able to earn an invitation to a “Minute to Win It” party hosted by their teachers on Monday. Fifty-nine of the 83 second graders competed in games that tested their toe dexterity, their aim, their steady hands and more. The party was planned by teachers as an incentive for students to read and study spelling at…
Read MoreA.P.E. auctioning tickets for Iowa Wild hockey
Animal Protection and Education (A.P.E.) charity is auctioning 10-15 tickets for the Iowa Wild hockey game Saturday, Nov. 23. Game time is 7:05 pm for Pet Care Night. A.P.E. will be highlighted in the Grand Concourse during the hockey game. Bidding in the auction is on an event page attached to A.P.E.’s Facebook page, and all bids
Read MorePaton-Churdan hosts Veterans Day program
Paton-Churdan students, teachers, area veterans and about 100 members of the community gathered for the annual Veterans Day program Monday morning at the school. All grades participated, from the kindergartners, who led the Pledge of Allegiance, to the high school band and choir. First and second graders gave the veterans handmade thank you cards, while other students read poems and…
Read MoreNew Kingdom Hall in Jefferson
A large crew of volunteers, most of them Jehovah’s Witnesses, took about six weeks to build a new Kingdom Hall on N. Elm St in Jefferson. The $230,000 hall includes an auditorium, library and restrooms. The new, highly visible
Read MoreCommunity Players to present “The Sound of Music”; auditions Nov. 17-19
The Community Players of Greene County will present the beloved Rodgers and Hammerstein musical “The Sound of Music” in February. Auditions for casting the adult roles are set for Sunday, Nov. 17, at 4 pm. Auditions for
Read MoreNativity Festival set for Dec. 8; nativity displays welcome
The second annual Nativity Festival is slated for Sunday, Dec. 8, at St Joseph Catholic Church and Parish Center in Jefferson. In addition to celebrating the Christmas story, the multi-faceted event will be an opportunity for the community to support Habitat for Humanity and ongoing efforts to repair and replace substandard low-income housing across Greene County. Center to this event…
Read MoreTraining for library trustees next Monday in Jefferson
The Greene County Library Association will host a training for the trustees of all county libraries Monday, Nov. 18, from 6 to 7:30 pm at the Jefferson Public Library. All trustees are required to have continuing education each year; the Nov. 18 session meets that requirement. Speaker will be Maryann Mori, a consultant with Iowa Library Services.
Read MoreHigh school students rake for residents
The skies were sunny but the breeze was cool last Thursday when Greene County High School students performed their annual leak raking project. A total of 736 students, staff, and community volunteers raked 128 yards in Jefferson, Scranton, and Grand Junction. Two middle school groups also helped. The raking teams were assigned to yards and either walked or were transported…
Read MoreClass visits Deal’s Orchard
Mrs. Rogers’ class from Greene County High School set out to enjoy the local fall activities by taking a field trip to Deal’s Orchard Oct. 25. The group had a great time with the many fun things to do at the orchard. Some students decided to take the challenge of going through the corn maze and solve the mystery. Once…
Read MoreSierra Community Theatre celebrates first anniversary Sunday
November is anniversary month for Sierra Community Theatre, and a celebration of a year of successful operation is slated for Sunday, Nov. 17. The public is invited to come at 4 pm for a showing of “Twister,” the 1996 movie with scenes shot in Greene County. Admission is free in thanks for the tremendous community support over this past year.…
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