Drama and music are on the calender for Greene County students. Greene County Middle School students will present the comedy “Promedy” by Wade Bradford Friday, April 29, at 7 pm in the high school auditorium.
Read MoreDay: April 27, 2016
Veterans groups serving Saturday night supper
Supper will be served by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary, and the American Legion Saturday, April 30, at the VFW Hall in Jefferson. The three veterans groups will serve old-fashioned cream chicken over biscuits, mashed potatoes, salads, cakes, and homemade pies from 5 to 7 pm. Free will donations will be accepted. “Invite your friends…
Read MoreShot clinic for dogs, cats at Spring Into Greene
Spring Into Greene will offer something for everyone, including pets. A.P.E. Charity of Paton will hold a vaccination clinic on the courthouse lawn this Saturday, April 30, from 9 am to 3 pm.
Read MoreCounty, city of Jefferson moving forward with housing needs assessment
No agreement to hire consultant at this time A committee formed after the county board of supervisors’ April 25 meeting to conduct a housing needs assessment pre-empted discussion of the subject at the Jefferson city council’s April 26 meeting.
Read MoreCO-EXIST, folks. What’s the alternative?
~a column by Colleen O’Brien There is so much consternation from one of our wanna-be-presidential contenders planning to build walls against the Latinas/Latinos (or make them build the walls against themselves), and also wanting to refuse immigrants from Muslim countries. The candidate is a raging xenophobe — afraid of and possibly hating foreigners.
Read MoreRural photographer to speak at Churdan library
The Churdan public library invites area residents to visit rural Iowa through the photos of Kendall Starek Tuesday, May 3, at 1:30 pm. Starek’s photos include round barns, corn cribs, barn quilts and a variety of agriculture architecture. All are invited.
Read MoreSchool board sets priorities should more budget cuts be needed
Cut to instrumental music suggested but nixed after lobbying by directors The Greene County Schools have trimmed more than the $525,000 set as a target for the 2016-17 budget, but still spent time discussing furthers cuts that may be necessary depending on the outcome of contract negotiations.
Read MoreWeaver fundraiser slated for May 14
The Greene County Democrats are hosting a fundraiser for Kim Weaver on Saturday, May 14, at 1:30 pm at the Uptown Café in Jefferson. Pie and beverages will be served. Weaver is running for Congress in the 4th District, the seat now held by Republican Steve King.
Read MoreAbsentee voting starts Thursday
Absentee ballots for the June 7 primary election will be available beginning April 28. Persons can vote an absentee ballot in the Greene County auditor’s office Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4:30 pm until the polls open June 7.
Read MoreGreene County Chorus invites all singers
The Greene County Singers, an off-shoot of the community chorus that sang at the Habitat for Humanity Nativity Festival, made their public debut at the Relay for Life last Saturday.
Read More‘Kid friendly’ food drive for National Service/Senior Corps Week
Greene County employees and the Greene County RSVP volunteer program* are partnering for a “kid friendly” food drive next week for Recognition of National Service and Senior Corps Week.
Read MoreImpact Award program this Sunday
Mary Weaver will be honored with the Greene County Impact Award this Sunday, May 1, at 3 pm in the Greene County courthouse rotunda. A reception will follow. All friends and family are invited to attend.
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