The Greene County Ram softball team started a journey that will hopefully lead to the state tournament at Harlan Rogers Park later this month with a 10-2 first round post season win in Class 3A Region 8 over Pocahontas Area in Jefferson Wednesday.
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Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net July 8, 2015 Change in worship times: Rippey UMC The Sunday morning worship service schedule for the Rippey United Methodist Church will be changing starting July 12 from 10:30 am to 11 am. Adult Sunday school will begin at 9:45 for the summer.
Read MoreTexas country music coming to the Greene County Fair
Pat Waters and the Chainlink Band will provide grandstand entertainment at the Greene County Fair this Friday. Showtime is 7:30 pm; fireworks will follow the performance. There is no admission charge. Waters will remind country music fans of George Strait, but with songs that are simple and “relatable” like Alan Jackson’s, according to www.patwaters.com “Pat with his infectious smile, dynamic…
Read MoreCounty Fair under way for 4-H members
Schedule told for 4-H/FFA shows Judging of 4-H static (non-livestock) exhibits started the Greene County Fair Tuesday morning. The exhibits are meant to demonstrate knowledge and skills gained by 4-H members in the project areas they selected last fall. Possibilities go far beyond the sewing, cooking, and livestock projects of a generation ago to include rocketry, computer assisted drafting and video design.…
Read MoreJuggler coming to Greene County next week
Children of all ages and adults are invited to “See the Show! Become the Pro!” at Greene County libraries next Monday and Tuesday. Juggler Jason Kollum will perform his interactive show that guarantees a lot of audience participation. Monday performances are planned for 10 am at the United Methodist Church in Jefferson (hosted by the Jefferson public library), 2 pm…
Read MoreHistorical Society boosts presence at Greene County Fair
Ice cream socials, hosts for displays, one-room school and historical chats ~by Chuck Offenburger, Greene County Historical Society The Greene County Historical Society is increasing its programming this coming Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Greene County Fair. There will be more “hosts” volunteering in and around the Society’s fairgrounds building, helping visitors understand the antique farm machinery and other displays…
Read MoreElks fund pool passes for needy families
The Jefferson park and recreation department recently received $1,620 from the Jefferson Elks lodge to fund half-price pool memberships for families who meet income guidelines. Families whose children qualify for free or reduced meals at school can apply for the reduced rate on pool memberships. This summer, 24 families with a total of 89 children, and four children who have individual passes,…
Read MoreNostalgia is better than a really good memory
~a column by Colleen O’Brien Sometimes the feelings of nostalgia are acute, whether exhilarating or painful. Most of the time, nostalgia hits in small doses, like an itchy throat that goes away after a cup of tea. This kind of nostalgia can happen when I come across a photo of my 50-year-old son at the age of 3 riding his…
Read MoreBlood drives slated next week
LifeServe Blood Center will hold a pair of community blood drives in Greene County next week. Blood drives are slated for Tuesday, July 14, from 12:30 to 5:30 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson; and Wednesday, July 15, from 3 to 7 pm at the Methodist Church in Scranton.
Read MoreThis is Fair Week in Greene County
The plans have been made and everything is ready for the Greene County Fair in Jefferson this week. Entries began on Tuesday and continue through Thursday with judging, shows and activities scheduled Thursday through Sunday. Headlining the entertainment this year is the country western musicians, Pat Waters and the Chainlink Band on Friday evening followed by fireworks; PPL Tractor and…
Read MoreLOSST funds for defense against DMWW lawsuit
The Greene County board of supervisors will use funds from the local option sales and service tax for the $5,000 it committed to the Iowa Drainage District Association to assist in defending three counties in a lawsuit filed by the Des Moines Water Works.
Read MoreFamily Storyteller offered by Extension
Early literacy skills are a strong predictor of school success. Parents can help their children get a great start on reading and be prepared for school with Family Storyteller through Greene County Extension & Outreach.
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