The Jefferson Lions Club will serve its annual pancake supper Monday, March 13, from 5 to 7 pm at the Elks lodge. Take-outs will be available. Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for children younger than 12. They’ll be available at the door.
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Cooking class, soccer and track on the docket for JPRD
Young cooks are invited to learn new skills and how to make delicious and nutritious food at Chef 4 a Day at the Greene County Community Center. A dietician or chef from the Jefferson Hy-Vee will lead the fun class Tuesday and Thursday, March 14 and 16.
Read MoreJefferson Matters tells award nominees
For 31 years, Main Street Iowa has annually presented awards honoring outstanding accomplishments, activities, and people making a difference in Main Street districts across the state.
Read MoreSet your clock ahead and check your smoke detector
Daylight saving time began at 2 am Sunday. The trade off for losing an hour of sleep is an extra hour of daylight at the end of the day. According to the American Red Cross, there’s more. “When you turn your clocks ahead this weekend, it’s a great time to also test your smoke alarms,” said Leslie Schaffer, regional executive…
Read MoreJanuary Bucket Fillers named
Bucket Fillers at Greene County Elementary for January are (from left) Mia Russell, Reagan Grow, Lucas Daniel and Nora Reedy. The Bucket Fillers program recognizes children who share love and happiness. They’re nominated for the award by adults in the school, with selection done by a committee. Lori Subbert, manager of the Jefferson Hy-Vee, sponsor of the Bucket Filler program at…
Read MoreVolunteer weather observers needed in Greene County
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship’s State Climatology Office and the National Weather Service are recruiting volunteer precipitation observers across Iowa to participate in the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow network, known as “CoCoRaHS” (pronounced “KO-ko-rozz”).
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Greene County high school students are part of the Relay for Life, with the Spirit Team already nearing the $1000 mark in fundraising and the NHS Stompers continuing the long tradition of selling daffodils as an American Cancer Society fundraiser. Hooray! ~Tori Riley, Relay for Life event leadership team and GCNO publisher “Out-of-town reader really curious why mayor of Grand…
Read More‘Get Connected!’ series ends with tips for job seekers
Rescheduled from March 6 The third and final community gathering of the “Get Connected!” series will be held Monday, March 20, at Greene County Elementary School. The session, “Work it!” is for anyone looking for a job in Greene County or some help writing or updating a resume.
Read MoreWetrich, Fisher respond to questions at open forum
Greene County school board candidates Matt Wetrich and Steve Fisher shared their ideas at a public forum hosted by the Rotary Club of Jefferson Thursday evening. The forum was moderated by Rotarian Rick Morain.
Read MoreLetter to the community – Matt Wetrich
To the community, Benjamin Franklin said “An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest,” and I strongly agree with that statement which is why I have an interest in investing my time to being a part of the Greene County School Board.
Read MoreLetter to the community – Steve Fisher
One of the most predominant questions on the tongues of Greene County residents in regards to our schools and to our community in general seems to be “what direction are we headed?” This question seems to be front and center in discussions that you and I are having with many other citizens, students, teachers, and leaders. It seems that the…
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