Day: December 24, 2017
Jingle Read kicks off vacation for elementary students
Greene County Elementary students ended the 2017 portion of the school year with the fifth annual Jingle Read. Every student in grades K-4 was able to pick out a book to read and keep in a RAM Reader distribution. Families began arriving at about 2 pm, with staff estimating that more than 250 parents, grandparents and friends came to read…
Read MoreWinners told in fifth grade essay contest
A trio of fifth graders were honored Dec. 21 as winners in American Legion Post 11’s essay contest. The topic of the annual contest is “What the Flag Means to Me.” The winners were announced Dec. 21 in front of the entire class.
Read MoreBeta Tau Delta donates to Guest Reader program
In its ongoing celebration of 100 years of supporting the children of Greene County, Beta Tau Delta recently made a contribution to the Jefferson children’s library Guest Reader program. Terry Clark, assistant director and children’s librarian (pictured, left), accepted the contribution presented by Beta Tau Delta treasurer Anita Van Horn.
Read MoreWinners told in third Chamber drawing
Winners of gift certificates in the third and final drawing in the Wrap Up Christmas in Jefferson drawing have been named. The drawing was coordinated by Greene County Chamber & Tourism’s promotions committee.
Read MoreBe on the lookout for snowy owls this holiday season
~by Adam Janke, ISU Extension wildlife specialist AMES – Despite what can feel like Arctic weather sweeping into Iowa during the winter, the state still finds itself a long way from the Arctic tundra. So it would be surprising to find Arctic tundra wildlife soaring over Iowa’s picked corn fields or perching on the state’s telephone poles. But this winter…
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