The Relay for Life teams from Greene County Medical Center, the NHS Stompers from Greene County High school and the Cancer Crusaders can help those who want to shorten winter. The teams are raising funds for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life by selling cut daffodils.
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Local foods group forming
Potential vendors, growers, and those who love to cook and want to share with others are invited to a be part of a local foods group now forming. Organizers are planning a soup supper Sunday, Feb. 2, at 5 pm on the second floor of the Jefferson municipal building.
Read MoreBike Ride to Rippey is a BRRRRRRR-cold event
Rippey will host many hardy riders who are part of the BRR ride from Perry to Rippey and back on Saturday, Feb. 1. Roast beef sundaes and more will be served by the Rippey Lions Club at the Library/Community Building and the youth group will provide a baked potato bar and homemade pie. There will also be a beer tent…
Read MoreGreene SWC scholarship apps available
High School seniors who reside in Greene County are invited to apply for scholarships offered by the Greene County Soil & Water Conservation Club and Greene County Soil & Water Conservation District by Friday, March 7.
Read More“Frozen” sing-along and “The Book Thief” at Sierra Community Theatre
The Disney movie “Frozen,” which delighted Sierra Community Theatre audiences in January, is returning as a 2-D sing-along version for a weekend run, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Based on a story by Hans Christian Anderson, the story tells of a search for Princess Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom in eternal winter. Produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios;…
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Greene County Genealogical Society ~by Valerie Ogren Meeting notice: The next meeting will be Saturday, Feb. 1 at 10 a.m. in the basement of the Jefferson Public Library. Dennis Lautner will favor us with another visit and some “Trivia Fun.” Since we are all super sleuths when it comes to tracking down family history that should be a breeze. But…
Read MoreIowa county officials support fuel tax increase
WEST DES MOINES – The board of the directors of the Iowa State Association of Counties (ISAC) on Jan. 24 approved a resolution stating support of a fuel tax increase. Road funding is one of ISAC’s top legislative priorities this year as approved by the full membership.
Read MoreRockets win two in hoops vs Charter Oak-Ute
The Paton-Churdan Rockets played rescheduled basketball games against Charter Oak-Ute Monday in Churdan and won both games decidedly. The girls won 46-22; the boys won 69-47. Both teams are now 10-6 overall, the best records the Rockets have had in many years.
Read MoreRams claim HOIAC wrestling title for third straight year
The Greene County Rams three-peated as Heart of Iowa wrestling champions at the conference tournament held Jan. 25 in Jewell. That was despite having only nine wrestlers able to compete, leaving five weight classes unfilled. The Rams finished the day with 168.5 points, followed closely by PCM with 167 points.
Read MoreRams split in hoops action vs CMB in Baxter
The Greene County girls won and the boys lost in varsity basketball against the Collins-Maxwell-Baxter Raiders Jan. 24 in Baxter. The girls’ score was 51-41. Kayla Mobley led in scoring with 18 points and Jolee Wessling scored 10. The girls are holding on to winning records, being 8-7 overall and 7-6 in the Heart of Iowa Activities Conference. The boys…
Read MoreRockets win two more
The Paton-Churdan Rockets earned decisive victories in Friday night hoops against CAM in Anita. The girls won 51-23 and the boys won 54-34. Both teams are now 9-5 overall going into Saturday games against Coon Rapids-Bayard.
Read MoreResident injured, dogs die in house fire in Jefferson
A resident was injured and two dogs perished in a house fire in Jefferson Friday night. According to Jefferson police department captain Mark Clouse, the Jefferson fire department, the JPD and Greene County EMS responded to a structure fire at 602 S. Oak St. The Grand Junction fire department was asked to assist soon after.
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