Registration deadline is April 17 Early literacy skills are a strong predictor of school success. Help your child get a great start on reading and be prepared for school with Family Storyteller through Greene County Extension & Outreach.
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County budget for FY18 decreases county-wide levy, increases rural levy
After countless hours of discussion over three months’ time, the Greene County supervisors and county auditor Jane Heun are proposing a budget for fiscal year 2018 (July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018) that is similar to the current year budget. Revenue from increasing valuations allowed the supervisors to decrease the county-wide levy 3 cents (per $1,000 in taxable valuation). At…
Read MoreP-C celebrates reading on Dr Seuss’s birthday
Paton-Churdan elementary students celebrated Dr Seuss’s birthday and Read Across America Day Friday. The day’s activities included dress-up fun as children and teachers dressed as book characters, a read-aloud of “Green Eggs and Ham” and green eggs and ham prepared by principal Annie Smith, Reading Buddies time, birthday cupcakes and more.
Read MoreBlack elected to FFA district office
Greene County junior Gwen Black was elected as the 2017-2018 SW District FFA treasurer. She competed against other balloted candidates at Red Oak High School on Saturday, March 4. After giving a short speech and answering two interview questions the position was voted on by FFA delegates from other chapters of the district. Her duties as district treasurer will be similar to…
Read MoreSchool board candidate forum March 9
Greene County school board candidates Steve Fisher and Matt Wetrich will both be at a public forum Thursday, March 9, at 7 pm in the Greene County Elementary school cafeteria.
Read MoreRelay for Life 2017 logo to be revealed Thursday
The logo for the 2017 Relay for Life of Greene County will be unveiled at a short but motivating program Thursday, March 9, at noon in the courthouse rotunda in Jefferson. The logo depicts this year’s theme, “Relay for Life – A Game Changer”. It will be the centerpiece of the Relay T-shirts and will be featured on promotional materials.…
Read MoreMarch Mania coming to Jefferson
Jefferson Telecom is again hosting a free college men’s basketball tournament contest sponsored by local businesses. March Mania is free and easy to enter. Contestants need only to go to the website at: jefferson.pickitchallenge.com and fill out an online bracket. The contest is open to all residents of Greene County who are 18 or older.
Read MoreGreene County no longer sanctuary county
The Greene County sheriff’s office is now complying with the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in reporting undocumented immigrants located in criminal and non-criminal encounters, including traffic stops.
Read MorePMG Research, McFarland Clinic in clinical research partnership
WINSTON-SALEM, NC & AMES – PMG Research, Inc. and McFarland Clinic announce finalization of an agreement that formalizes their clinical research partnership. Effective March 1, 2017, PMG Research assumes operation of the clinical research department at McFarland Clinic.
Read MoreCounty Dems plan off year caucus
Greene County Democrats will hold an off year caucus Thursday, March 9, at 7 pm at the Jefferson municipal building, 220 N. Chestnut St. Registration will begin at 6:30. All registered Democrats, persons with other party affiliations, and Independents are invited.
Read MoreReminder: School board Q & A this Wednesday
Members of the Greene County school board will hold an informal question and answer session Wednesday, March 8, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm at the administrative building, 204 W. Madison St, in Jefferson. There will not be a quorum of board members present, but it is the public’s time to discuss items of concern and interest with the board members present.…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson March 6, 2017 Rippey United Methodist Church: PO Box 286, 103 West Main St. Rippey, IA 50235. Pastor: Paul Burrow, Pastor Rosa Soto. Phone: 515-436-7731. Adult Sunday school at 9:30 am; worship at 11 am; THUG youth group at 6 pm. Every Tuesday, quilters at 9 am, coffee and fellowship at 10…
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