Paton-Churdan eighth grader Jon Thede finished first on the team at every cross country meet this season. He also finished last, as he comprised the entire team. He was not only a standout on the team, he was a standout at meets. Thede won the middle school boys race at the South Central Calhoun meet in Lake City Oct. 6…
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P-C falls in Region 4 volleyball play
The Paton-Churdan volleyball team closed out its 2015 season with a loss in the first round of Class 1A Region 4 play to Adair-Casey in Adair Oct. 20. Scores were 12-25, 24-26, 23-25. “A great deal of our slow start in the first set seemed to be due to slow reactions to plays and a lack of movement in defense.…
Read MoreJefferson Friends of the Library name Friends of the Year
The Friends of the Jefferson Public Library honored four individuals as the library’s “Friends of the Year” for 2015: Vern Foje, Cassie Dozier, Joyce Allender and Conner Allender each received a certificate and thank you gift at a reception held in their honor on Monday, Oct. 12.
Read MoreLegends of journalists shared at Historical Society program
A trio of journalists told stories of Greene County journalists they consider to be “legendary” for about 30 persons at a Greene County Historical Society program Sunday afternoon at the museum in Jefferson. Chuck Offenburger and Denise O’Brien Van, both former Des Moines Register journalists, and Alan Robinson, who worked for New York City magazines before returning to his home…
Read MoreAttention grown-ups: It’s time to color
The Churdan public library will host an “after hours” adult coloring party Monday, Oct. 26, at 6:30 pm at the library. Coloring pages and a limited number of colored pencils available, but participants are welcome to bring their own favorite “colors.” “Relax, de-stress and enjoy the latest craze with us,” a library spokesperson said.
Read MoreMoving along, generation to generation
~a column by Colleen O’Brien As the new technology zooms along, I make periodic half-hearted stabs at figuring it out. I have no intuition about it or what to do with most of it; the explanations on how to work the latest gizmo confuse, and the names of things are letters and numbers that are way too reminiscent of algebra…
Read MoreBranstad praises economic development efforts in Greene County
The Jefferson city council last week approved moving forward with the application for a $1 million loan from the Iowa Finance Authority to facilitate construction of rental housing without a making a decision to accept the loan should it be approved. If comments Gov Terry Branstad made at a town hall meeting in Jefferson Tuesday are an indicator, the council…
Read MoreNew rules for Scranton’s fall clean-up this Saturday
The city of Scranton has scheduled the fall clean-up for Saturday, Oct. 24, from 6 to 8 a.m. This is only for residents who live in the town of Scranton. Acceptable items must be delivered during this time to the dumpster location at city hall for disposal. Pick-up assistance may be available by contacting city hall at 712-652-3888.
Read MoreGreene County adds, P-C loses students
Greene County Community Schools reported a 14 student increase in student enrollment for 2015-16 and Paton-Churdan reported a six student decrease on the Oct. 15 certified enrollment reporting deadline. The certified enrollment is an annual report of enrolled students used for the Iowa school finance formula calculation. The count is taken every Oct. 1.
Read MoreBranstad talks about a variety of issues at town hall meeting
Gov Terry Branstad talked to and with voters at a town hall meeting Oct. 20 at Pizza Ranch in Jefferson. It was his third official visit to the county this year – he toured Power Lift in Jefferson last February and was a special guest at the opening of Wild Rose Casino in August.
Read MoreAuditions slated for Players’ production of “Annie”
The Community Players of Greene County has announced audition dates for the winter production of the musical “Annie.” Auditions for the children’s roles will be Sunday, Nov. 15, at First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson. Chorus auditions are slated for Monday, Nov. 15, at Greene County High School. Adults interested in specific roles will audition Tuesday, Nov. 17, at First Presbyterian…
Read More‘Turn Greene Purple’ on Wednesday
Jefferson mayor Craig Berry has declared Wednesday, Oct. 21, as a day to “Turn Greene Purple” in support of the Greene County Coalition Against Domestic Violence’s work to combat domestic violence. “It is my privilege to support this coalition’s actions to help the survivors of domestic violence,” Berry said. Area residents are encouraged to wear purple clothing or purple ribbons…
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