The Horn O’ Plenty FFA chapter at Greene County High School is the recipient of $2,500 in Monsanto Fund’s America’s Farmers Grow Communities program. In the America’s Farmers Grow Communities program, eligible farmers in 1,289 counties across 39 states, including Iowa, could enter to win a $2,500 donation for the local nonprofit group of their choosing. Susan Burkett of Grand…
Read MoreDay: March 23, 2014
New look at Excuses features local art
A changing gallery of art is a highlight of the new décor unveiled this past week at Excuses Pizza, Pasta and Subs in Jefferson. Most of it is for sale, with a portion of the proceeds going to local charities. Currently hanging is art by Dana Harrison, Roger Aegerter and the late Diane Foster, and photography by Joe Cummings, Jamie…
Read MorePink-Out fun raises $4,000
The Greene County Rams girls basketball team continued its tradition of raising funds for cancer research and support during the 2013-14 season. This year’s activities netted $4000 that will be donated to several organizations. This year’s fundraising projects included the sale of t-shirts, posters and wristbands, a silent auction bake sale, Chuck-a-Duck games at halftime, and the auction of tribute…
Read MoreStay safe in dangerous weather
Jefferson residents will have a tornado drill Wednesday morning. Greene County emergency management director Dennis Morlan encourages all Greene County towns to do the same. The drill, slated for Wednesday at 10 am, is part of Severe Weather Awareness Week. Under city policy, sounding the tornado siren does not mean a tornado is barreling down on the city. It is meant to…
Read MoreSingers help singers
Contribution to aid high school vocal music program The vocal music department of Green County High School is the recipient of a $300 check presented by the Happiness Express Chorus of Denison as part of its program of “Enriching Lives Through Singing.” The gift represents a portion of $4,300 that is being distributed to vocal music departments of 12…
Read MoreIt’s time for roast beef!
Members of the Churdan United Methodist Church will serve their 30th anniversary roast beef dinner next Sunday, March 30, with serving from 11 am to 1:30 pm at the church. Pictured are John Hunt and Joyce Clark after they updated the church’s sign with dinner info. The menu hasn’t changed since the first dinner in the spring of 1984. The meal is a…
Read MoreSweet treats from the medical center auxiliary
The Greene County Medical Center auxiliary is ready to help cheer on spring with a sale of “ready to bake” pastry puffins and spring time cut-out cookies. Orders for the sweet treats can be placed at the Gift Garden near the main entrance to the medical center starting this Wednesday, March 26, through April 2. Orders can be picked up…
Read MoreStudents preparing for music contest
The Greene County High School music department will host the Iowa High School Music Association 3A state solo and ensemble contest next Saturday, March 29. Musicians from Greene County, Perry, Boone, Nevada, ADM, North Polk and Gilbert High Schools will perform solos and in ensembles of all sizes. All Greene County High School band and choir students will perform. Band…
Read MoreProposed casino would be a “regional project” in revenue for charitable purposes
~See video below Grow Greene County Gaming Corporation and Wild Rose Entertainment agreed late last fall to a 5 percent sharing of adjusted gaming revenue for charitable purposes, with a portion of that to be designated for grants in neighboring counties. If a gaming license is approved for Greene County by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission, Grow Greene County…
Read MoreGray wins GROWMARK essay contest
Greene County High School junior Noelle Gray was selected as the state winner out of 532 submissions in the 2014 GROWMARK essay contest. She will receive a $500 scholarship and the Greene County High School FFA chapter, of which Gray is a member, will receive $300 cash. This is the 21st year for the program, sponsored by the GROWMARK System…
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