All three topics continued to June The Greene County school administration made good on its promise to take to the full board concerns raised at the new public forums. At the inaugural forum in April, parents raised concerns about the attendance policy as it relates to student athletes. The topic was on the board’s agenda in May. After nearly 30…
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Adult ‘Party in the Alley’ planned for June 3
All Jefferson residents are invited to celebrate with the Tower View Team at a Party in the Alley on June 3. The event will be held from 5 to 7 pm in Sally’s Alley on the south side of the courthouse square. This is an adult celebration with sangria and lemonade being served along with light appetizers.
Read MoreJeff council okays park grant application, allocating Welcome Center funding to TJ Gardens
There may be an Act II of college students in Jefferson next winter taking inventory, holding public meetings and writing proposals. Just as Iowa State University College of Design students did earlier this year with their Retail Scapes projects, another group of landscape architecture students could be using Jefferson’s city parks as their study subjects.
Read MoreSupervisors okay first step on courthouse dome rehabiliation
The first step in rehabilitating the large stained glass dome over the courthouse rotunda was taken Monday by the board of supervisors. The board approved a fee proposal from Brooks Borg Skiles, a Des Moines architectural firm very familiar with the courthouse, to prepare necessary construction documents and services during the bidding phase for the job.
Read MoreCorn, soybeans ahead of normal year
Drier conditions allowed farmers to make good progress with 5.5 days suitable for fieldwork statewide, 6 percent in west central Iowa, during the week ending May 22, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. There were scattered reports of corn being replanted in the northern third of Iowa.
Read MoreMemorial Day services planned around the county
Americans will pause to remember the brave men and women who have given their lives in defense of our nation, from the Revolutionary War to the worldwide war on terrorism on Memorial Day, May 30. Observances are scheduled around the county as follows:
Read MoreCounty high schools hold graduation ceremonies
The ranks of high school graduates grew by 107 following commencement exercises held Sunday afternoon. Greene County High School graduated 94 students at the middle school gym. Thirteen students graduated from Paton-Churdan High School.
Read MoreScranton water rates increasing 1 percent July 1
Rate increase will be annual every July 1 ~courtesy of The Scranton Journal Scranton water customers could notice a slight increase in the water rates, beginning in July. The Scranton city council approved the first reading of an ordinance that calls for a one percent increase in water rates as of July 1 and a one percent increase on each…
Read MoreSign up for senior farmers market coupons June 2-3
Sign-up and distribution of coupons for the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program will take place Thursday and Friday, June 2 and June 3, from 8 am to 1 pm at the Greenewood Community Center on Greenewood Road in Jefferson.
Read MoreSixth grade outdoor classroom at Squirrel Hollow
Sixth graders from Greene County, Paton-Churdan and Coon Rapids-Bayard, congregated at Squirrel Hollow Park Thursday, May 12, to learn about nature and conservation. There were nine mini-courses beginning at 9:30 am, with topics including soils, bees, timber wildlife, Iowa trees, native birds, monarch butterflies, gun safety, grasslands and birds of prey.
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net May 23, 2016 The annual Rippey alumni party will be Saturday, May 28, at noon. The meal will be cooked and served by Chef Kevin and his crew of willing helpers! Please call Mary Ann Miller at 1-515-465-2449 for reservations by May 23. The check to Kevin Hick for the…
Read MoreRams’ Danielson to state golf meet
Greene County sophomore Rachael Danielson was medalist at the Region 1 Class 4A final golf meet held at the Carroll Country Club Monday. Danielson shot an 84 for the 18 holes. She will play in the state meet May 31-June 1 at Coldwater Links Golf Course in Ames. The individuals with the five lowest scores qualify for the state meet.…
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