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…
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Winners 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…
Read MoreRams lose to Perry at the charity line to end four-game week
The Ram boys couldn’t overcome Perry senior Rashon Ivory’s 42 points and his team’s 38 trips to the foul line when they hosted the non-conference Blue Jays Friday to end a four-game week and the 2017 portion of the season. Final score was 80-73 in favor of the Blue Jays.
Read MoreRams lose both games to Class 4A Boone
The Ram boys came within two points of salvaging a win from lackluster playing against the 4A Boone Toreadors in Boone Thursday, but instead finished on the shorter end of a 60-56 score.
Read MoreStories from the substratum
~a guest column by Roxanne Hanney In light of our recent national dialog about sexual harassment and assault, I read with interest an article in last Sunday’s New York Times by actress Salma Hayek. She, like many others in Hollywood, added her story to the growing list of Harvey Weinstein’s victims. In the conclusion of her piece, she said that…
Read MoreHoliday closings told
The Greene County courthouse and county offices will be closed Christmas Day and Tuesday, Dec. 26. The county supervisors will meet Wednesday, Dec. 27, at 8:30 am. The treasurer’s office will close Friday, Dec. 29, at 4 pm for the semi-annual cash count. Jefferson city offices will be closed Christmas Day but will be open Dec. 26. Trash/recycling collection will…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send your news to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net December 18, 2017 Rippey library Christmas party – Those who attended the “Jingle and Mingle” party at the library on Dec. 13 enjoyed the Christmas atmosphere. The community room was decorated and there were plenty of goodies to eat. The young people who took part in the games and contests provided…
Read MoreGreene Co school board okays eight early retirements
A group of seven veteran teachers and a cafeteria employee are leaving the ranks at the end of the school year. The Greene County board of education at its Dec. 20 meeting approved the voluntary (early) retirement requests of elementary teachers Susan Turner, Annette Meier and Diane Wallace, middle school teacher Tom Braun, high school teachers Dave Destival, Beth Vanderwilt…
Read MoreTree of Heroes honors current military and veterans
The Jefferson VFW auxiliary has put up its 14th annual Tree of Heroes in the south lobby of the courthouse. The auxiliary makes stars with information about any veteran the contributor would like to honor, listing name, branch of service, etc.
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