Students in grades 2-8 at Greene County Elementary, Greene County Intermediate and Greene County Middle Schools are jumping and basketball shooting at the chance to fight heart disease and stroke, the nation’s No. 1 and No. 3 killers, respectively. From Jan. 29 through Feb. 15, students will be participating in Jump Rope and Hoops For Heart as a community service…
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Greene Co students advance to state speech contest
Greene County High School will be represented by five groups at the Iowa High School Speech Association’s state large group contest Feb. 6 in Des Moines. The groups qualified by receiving a “I” rating at the district contest at Ballard High School Jan. 23. Seven Greene County groups performed.
Read MoreSchilling, Harrington tabbed for jazz soloist awards
The Greene County jazz band competed in the third annual Triton Jazz Festival at Iowa Central Community College on Jan. 14-15. Nineteen jazz bands in four classes performed for a panel of judges and then participated in separate clinic sessions. First, second and third place rankings as well as soloist awards were presented.
Read MoreElectronic whiteboards enhance patient experience at medical center
First in state to use integrated electronic whiteboards Today’s hospital patient wants to be informed about his or her care – often and immediately. The electronic whiteboards now being used at Greene County Medical Center in rural Jefferson, Iowa, make that happen. Greene County Medical Center is the first medical facility in the state of Iowa to use integrated electronic…
Read MoreRam Restaurant to open Feb. 9
2016 menus announced The Ram Restaurant, Greene County High School’s restaurant classroom, will open for its 2016 season Feb. 9. Lunch will be served from 11:30 am to 1 pm most Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays through May 19. Students prepare and serve the meal as an introduction to food service careers.
Read MoreSWCD offers scholarships
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, Feb. 26.
Read MorePizza Ranch gutted in fire
The Jefferson Pizza Ranch at 206 N. Wilson was severely damaged by a fire early Wednesday. The fire was reported by area residents at 12:16 am, according to Jefferson police chief Mark Clouse. The Jefferson fire department was assisted at the scene by the Churdan and Grand Junction departments. The Carroll fire department sent an aerial truck and crew, although that equipment…
Read MoreDowntown façade CDBG app moving forward…
… but fire department told to seek outside funding for essential equipment The Jefferson city council approved a resolution to apply for a Community Development Block Grant, with a $250,000 commitment of city funds for improving downtown storefronts, at its regular council meeting Tuesday night.
Read MoreDem, GOP committees tell caucus plans
The central committees of the Greene County Democrats and the Greene County Republicans have announced plans for the Iowa caucuses next Monday, Feb. 1. Every voting precinct in the state will hold caucuses Monday evening. Any registered voter who indicated a party preference with their registration can attend their party’s caucus. Persons can register to vote and indicate or change…
Read MoreSchool board okays early retirements, fills vacancy
The Greene County Schools board of education last week approved the applications of four employees for voluntary retirement at the end of the school year. Included are teacher Tony Beger, assistant business manager Colleen Guillman, elementary secretary Pam Thomsen and elementary custodian Beth DeMoss.
Read MoreSupervisors delay decision on CAFO pending closure plan
~by Jim Caufield, The Perry News Following a public hearing, the Greene County board of supervisors voted to table a CAFO expansion application Thursday morning (Jan. 21) because it lacked a closure plan. The hearing also gave the supervisors an opportunity to address more broadly the continual increase in the number of hog confinements in the county.
Read MoreGreene County Impact Award dates told
It’s time to start thinking of individuals or groups to nominate for this year’s Greene County Community Impact Award. This is the seventh year for the award which honors those who have volunteered their time and talents to Greene County through social, educational, or cultural activities as opposed to a business operation or work through an official position.
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