The Paton-Churdan chapter of National Honor Society inducted Jacob Thompson, Clayton Smith, Megan Carey and Jenna Beyers as new members at a ceremony held Oct. 24. Guest speaker was P-C kindergarten teacher Melanie Ludwig. She discussed how the four pillars of National Honor Society – character, service, leadership and scholarship – can be found in the children’s literature the students…
Read MoreDay: December 11, 2016
Winners told in Hometown Holidays Christmas Certificate drawing
Winners in the first week of the Greene County Chamber’s Hometown Holidays drawing are Jan Strawn of Jefferson, who registered at Krieger’s Flower Shop; Kim Pawling of Panora, who registered at the Gift Garden at Greene County Medical Center; and Dani Weber of Jefferson, who registered at Country Blessings.
Read MorePajama story time at the Jefferson public library
Families are invited to a pajama story time in the children’s department at the Jefferson public library Friday, Dec. 16, at 6:30 pm. Children are encouraged to wear the pajamas. The evening will include stories, songs, and Santa’s favorite (milk and cookies) for all. Santa plans to be there and he told children’s librarian Terry Clark there would plenty of…
Read MoreDNR has gift-giving suggestions
Iowans can start buying 2017 resident hunting, fishing and other licenses on Dec. 15. Licenses purchased for 2016 expire on Jan. 10. The menu of license options includes the popular Outdoor Combo annual resident hunting/fishing/habitat combo license for $47; the Angler’s Special three-year fishing license for $53; and the Hunter’s Special three-year hunting license with habitat included for $86.
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