Greene County Middle School students will present the family comedy, Camp OMIGOSH by Wade Bradford, Friday, March 20, at 7 pm in the Greene County High School auditorium. The play tells the story of a group of kids who go to a summer camp, not knowing what mysteries are about to unfold. The play includes plant zombies, creepy Silent Swede counselors,…
Read MoreDay: March 15, 2015
Blood drive in Jefferson Tuesday
There will be a community blood drive Tuesday, March 10, from 12:30 to 5:30 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, 801 W. Lincoln Way, in Jefferson. Appointments to give blood can be made online at lifeservebloodcenter.org or by calling 800-287-4903. Walk-ins will be taken as time allows.
Read MoreGreene County Middle School tells honor rolls
Greene County Middle School held an awards recognition ceremony last Monday to recognized student accomplishments during the second trimester. A total of 29 seventh and eighth graders were named to the “A” honor roll with grade point averages of 3.67 or above. A total of 48 seventh and eighth graders were named to the “B” honor roll with grade point…
Read MoreRegency Park names Charlson as ‘Employee of the Month’
Denise Charlson, CNA (center) was recognized as employee of the month for February at Regency Park Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Jefferson. She is pictured with director of nursing Beverly Mentzer and administrator Randy Downey. “While Denise has only been a part of Regency Park since September of last year, she has been such a valuable asset to join the team,” a spokesperson said.…
Read More‘A Day in Iowa Agriculture’ photo project announced
DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey is challenging Iowans to celebrate National Agriculture Day on Wednesday, March 18, by photographing their connection with Iowa agriculture and sharing it online. With more than 88,000 family farms in Iowa and nearly 420,000 Iowans employed in agriculture, accounting for one in every five Iowans, no two people’s days are the same.
Read More‘America’s Farmers Mom of the Year’ contest open
Sponsored by Monsanto American Agri-Women (AAW) has the inspiring and humbling task of helping select the “farm mom of all farm moms.” A panel of AAW judges will help select the semi-finalists for the 2015 America’s Farmers Mom of the Year contest, sponsored by Monsanto. Anyone can nominate their favorite farm mom, whether it’s their mom, sister, aunt, daughter, friend…
Read MoreWeather data, week ending March 13
The temperature hit 70 degrees for the first time in 2015 during the week that ended March 13. Spring came so quickly, golfers almost beat the robins to the Jefferson Community Golf Course. Weather data from volunteer weather observer John Beltz follows: Date High temp Low temp Precip Mar. 7 53 18 Mar. 8 50 28 Mar. 9 52 30…
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