Greene County Spanish students competed in the Spanish Quiz Bowl at Central College in Pella April 11. Spanish IV students placed first overall. Team members were (from left) Chase Juergensen, Marcelo Alarcon, teacher Amy Van der Meer holding the trophy, Michael Kennedy, Hannah Promes and Emily Heupel.
Read MoreDay: April 16, 2017
Does salad luncheon Wedesday
The Jefferson Does will host a spring salad luncheon Wednesday, April 19, from 11 am to 1 pm at the Elks lodge at 103 W. Harrison St, Jefferson. A wide variety of salads will be served. Tickets are available now from any Doe member or at the door. All are welcome.
Read MoreGreene Co Elementary names more Bucket Fillers
Bucket Fillers at Greene County Elementary for March are (from left) Dash Robinson, Mackenzie Wahl, Claire Cook and Brooklynne Kniffin.
Read MoreLive Healthy Iowa track meet is April 27
Registrations are being accepted now at the Greene County Community Center for the Live Healthy Iowa track meet, slated for Thursday, April 27, at Linduska Field (high school football field) in Jefferson.
Read MoreLet the camping season begin
Warming temperatures and other signs of spring have state park staff busy preparing for the start of the 2017 camping season. By Saturday, April 15, most state parks will have water on, and shower and restroom buildings open for campers. And on Saturday, May 6, state park campgrounds will celebrate the start of the season with a Camping Kickoff.
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