Jeanette Pierson of Jefferson was the winner of an individual membership to the Greene County Community Center in a drawing held as part of the Jefferson park and recreation department’s free weekend Jan. 7-8. She is pictured with JPRD assistant director Sean Ostendorf. JPRD staff thanked everyone who visited the community center during the free weekend and everyone who donated non-perishable…
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STEM Week for Greene County third graders
Third graders at Greene County Elementary School will participate in a STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) project this coming week. During their normally scheduled library time, students will be able to explore, experiment, and design various projects using materials purchased through the school’s fall Scholastic book fair.
Read MoreFFA chapter to New Hampton; tells upcoming events
Eight Greene County FFA members and their advisor Katie Akers traveled to New Hampton Jan. 12 for a presentation by Temple Grandin followed by book signings. The Temple Grandin Experience was hosted by the New Hampton FFA Chapter. Grandin spoke about her experiences as a child growing up with autism and how it affected her life and how it helped…
Read MoreNew website for American Cancer Society, and good news about cancer rates
The American Cancer Society rolled out a new look for its website www.cancer.org this week. The easy to navigate website, which has more than 1 million visits annually, according to the ACS, provides a myriad of timely information to help not only cancer patients and survivors, but to promote a healthier lifestyle for all.
Read MoreTeachers hear from Iowa Teacher of the Year
English language arts teachers at Greene County Schools had a presentation during their Wednesday afternoon collaboration time by Scott Slechta, 2016 Iowa Teacher of the Year. His presentation discussed reading strategies that address the core and small group instruction.
Read More4-H news
Hardin Happy Hustlers: The monthly meeting of the Hardin Happy Hustlers was held Dec. 4 at the Extension office in Jefferson. There were 16 members present. Gabe Ebersole led the club in the 4-H pledge, and Jared Marshall gave the treasurer’s report. Old business included officer training in Boone on Dec. 2, which was at the Boone County Extension office…
Read MoreCooklin goes Down Under for the love of the game
~courtesy of The Perry News, written by Jeff Webster MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA — It has been said that a man might sometimes follow his passion to the ends of earth. For Grand Junction native Tyler Cooklin, that saying has almost come true, as the 2011 graduate of East Greene High School is spending his summer — our winter — pitching and…
Read MoreRams split games with Roland-Story on the road
The Greene County Ram basketball teams split games Friday against the Roland-Story Norsemen in Story City. The girls played their best quarter of the game in the fourth, scoring 20 points, but it was too little, too late. They lost 59-39.
Read MoreRocket boys win, girls lose to Charter Oak-Ute
The Paton-Churdan Rockets hosted Charter Oak-Ute for a basketball Friday and came up with one loss and one win. The girls shot much better than their season average of 29 percent, making 13 of 25 2-point shots and three of 10 3-point shots for 46 percent, but still came up on the short end of a 68-45 score. The Bobcats…
Read MorePizza Ranch owner told to pay the state before he plays
Jefferson Pizza Ranch owner Robert Schultz, who pleaded guilty to an amended charge of criminal mischief- second degree and arson- third degree last month in connection with the fire that gutted his restaurant a year ago, was told to “pay up” before he takes a cruise in the Bahamas with his family. Schultz was sentenced in December by Judge William…
Read MoreJoint meeting Monday to discuss animal shelter
The proposed county-wide animal shelter is the topic of a special joint meeting of the Jefferson city council and the county board of supervisors next Monday, Jan. 23, at 10:30 am at Jefferson’s municipal building at 220 N. Chestnut St.
Read MoreGreene Co Schools to hold special board election
Head football coach resigns The vacant position on the Greene County Schools board of education will be filled by special election, with a tentative date of March 14. School superintendent Tim Christensen recommended to the board at its Jan. 18 meeting that the vacancy created by the resignation of Ashley Johnston be filled by special election. He noted that two…
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