April 24-28 is Week of the Young Child (WOYC). Child Care Resource & Referral of Southwest Iowa asks southwest Iowa to come together for children. As part of this national celebration, local communities are honoring young children and all those who make a difference in children’s lives.
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Northey praises funding for water quality
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey issued the following statement following the closing of the 2017 legislative session. Northey’s statement follows here: “Iowa is recognized as a national leader for its collaborative, research-based efforts to improve water quality and we are proud of all the work that is being done on our farms and in communities across the state.
Read MoreLt Gov Reynolds reflects on 2017 legislative session
DES MOINES – On Saturday, Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds released a statement on the close of the 2017 legislative session: I’m proud of the progress we made this year in making Iowa an even greater place to live, work and raise a family. We saw legislators from both rural and urban areas come together and address many of the priorities the governor…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net April 17, 2017 It was hard squeezing Easter news out of people for this week. Maybe next week. Otherwise, just another lazy, slow week in and around south west Washington Township.
Read MoreWilliams, Clouse discuss ‘stand your ground’ gun law
Greene County sheriff Jack Williams and Jefferson police chief Mark Clouse agree that new gun legislation signed into law by Governor Branstad last week could hinder their efforts in schools. They disagree on the impact the “stand your ground” language could have in public places. Republicans, including Branstad, say the changes return the Second Amendment right to bear arms to…
Read MoreA few new things at Relay for Life
Relay for Life, Saturday at the Greene County Community Center The organizers of the 21st Relay for Life of Greene County this Saturday, dubbed a “game changer,” have changed up the 5K run/walk and the entertainment schedule. The 5K Scrabble Run will use a different route than other years, this time using part of the Raccoon River Valley Trail and…
Read MoreTalk to a Muslim
~a column by Colleen O’Brien When interviewed by Krista Tippet on the National Public Radio Show “On Being,” Samar D. Jarrah, of the Islamic faith, said, “I have lectured to thousands of Americans. No one has ever asked me a question about science, as if all that Islam has given to humanity is a bunch of nutcase terrorists.”
Read MoreHands-on STEM projects make learning fun at GCIS
It was almost too much fun to call it “school” when Maker Space was at the Intermediate School April 12-13. Maker Space gave students an opportunity for hands-on experience with science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) at stations that included building catapults, wind-powered vehicles, musical instruments and more. They practiced skills like problem solving, collaboration, creativity and team work as…
Read MoreP-C prom this Saturday
The Paton-Churdan gymnasium will be transformed into “A Night in Hollywood” for prom this Saturday, April 22. All events except the after prom party will be at the school in Churdan.
Read More‘Coffee with Carl’ in Scranton April 26
Greene County Medical Center CEO Carl Behne invites the public to join him for “Coffee with Carl” Wednesday, April 26, at 7:30 am at the Scranton Community Center.
Read MoreUsed book sale April 27-29
Friends of the Jefferson Public Library will hold the annual spring book sale Thursday, through Saturday, April 27-29. There is no admission charge to attend the sale.
Read MoreDrug ‘take back’ slated for April 29
A prescription drug “take back” is slated for Saturday, April 29, from 10 am to 2 pm at the Greene County law enforcement center at 204 S. Chestnut St in Jefferson. This is the 13th time in seven years the Greene County sheriff’s office and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) have provided residents an opportunity to to prevent pill abuse…
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