Month: February 2018

A week of free movies at the Sierra Community Theatre starts Wednesday, Feb. 7, and continues through Thursday, Feb. 15. Classics Week kicks off with the 1957 winner of seven Academy Awards,  “Bridge on the River Kwai”. Show times are 2 and 7 pm Wednesday and 7 pm Thursday, Feb. 8.

All are invited to a winter pops concert presented by the Greene County High School music department Thursday, Feb. 8, at 7:30 pm in the high school auditorium. The concert band, treble choir and concert choir will perform selections centered on a 1980s theme. The jazz choir will also perform its contest music. Admission is free.

A group of five Paton-Churdan students traveled to Johnston Monday, Jan. 29, to learn more about high-demand, high-paying careers fro women in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). The students viewed interactive STEM booths and took guided notes about the training and education needed for specific careers. The event was sponsored by Iowa Public Television and Million Women Mentors Iowa.

Greene County High School teacher Teresa Green is the recipient of the January Extraordinary Citizen award presented by Home State Bank. Green was nominated by Abby McConnell. McConnell wrote, “Teresa is always willing to help you become the best person you can be and provide you with the most opportunities possible. She is patient, kind, and always putting others first.…

Grant includes water bottle filling station Greene County Elementary students and staff all received their own water bottle and a new toothbrush Monday to kick off Dental Health Month and a “Rethink Your Drink” project. The project is funded by a grant from the Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation that also included an Elkay water bottle filling station to replace…

The Jefferson park and recreation department is taking registrations for three popular upcoming programs. The annual Daddy Daughter Dance is slated for Friday, Feb. 16, from 6:30 to 9 pm at the Greene County Community Center. Fathers, grandfathers, and father figures are invited to bring their special girl for an evening of fun and dancing. Musical Edge Sound and Lighting…

Father-daughter “couples” of all ages are invited to a Daddy Daughter Dinner Friday, Feb. 16, at the St Joseph Parish Center in Jefferson. Serving will be from 5 to 7 pm. The menu includes a choice of pastas, homemade sauces, and meatballs or chicken, a choice of salads, breadsticks and dessert. Wait staff and chefs for the evening will be…

~by The Scranton Journal About 90 hunters and friends of the National Wild Turkey Federation attended the Greene County Gobblers annual banquet on Friday evening, Feb. 2. The event raised funds for the national organization which in turn helps promote hunting in Greene County and the nation. Fred Long, local committee member and legislative representative, pointed out the need to…

Greene County Extension’s Ag Coffee & Conversation series brings together farmers and other ag professionals for an informal discussion on current ag topics.