To the editor, If the proposed bond election for a community college regional academy does not pass, here’s my prediction for Jefferson and Greene County: I believe we will see our population continue to decrease to levels that will reflect on poorer education, decreased property values, loss of more businesses, the possibility of losing our courthouse offices, and the loss…
Read MoreDay: March 18, 2018
Ram spring pep rally Thursday
Greene County High School spring athletes will have their time in the spotlight at a community pep rally Thursday, March 22, in the middle school gym. The kick-off will be from 5 to 5:30 pm, with games and activities for younger students hosted by spring athletes.
Read MoreRam Restaurant’s ham balls offered for delivery
Once again the NHS Stompers offering a Ram Restaurant take-out meal as a fundraiser for the Relay for Life. Team members will deliver lunch to area businesses Friday, April 6. The menu is a Ram Restaurant favorite – ham balls, cheesy potatoes, green beans, rolls and a chocolate dessert.
Read MoreJPRD tells upcoming events
The Jefferson park and recreation department reminds parents that the registration deadline for the U8, U10, U12 and U15 soccer leagues is Friday, March 23, at close of business. Practices will begin the following week. Registration forms are available and can be returned to the Greene County Community Center. U6 soccer introduces participants in pre-school to 5 years old to…
Read MoreSchool is looking for 4s and nearly-4s for pre-kindergarten
Planning has already begun for the 2018-19 school year, and school administrators need to know how many 4-year-olds will be enrolling in the pre-kindergarten program.
Read MoreNominations for “Way We Live” awards
DES MOINES — The Iowa State Fair, along with DuPont Pioneer with media sponsors Iowa Farmer Today, WHO Radio and The BIG SHOW are seeking nominations for 2018 Way We Live awards. The Way We Live award, celebrating 10 years, will recognize 10 outstanding Iowa families who exemplify hard working farm values and a love for the occupation of farming.…
Read MoreStudents invited to submit art for IDALS calendar
DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig encourages students from Iowa to submit artwork to be considered for inclusion in the “From the Farm to You” calendar. The calendars are distributed by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship at the Iowa State Fair and include artwork that emphasizes the connection between the production of Iowa’s farmers…
Read MoreIowa sets goals for monarch butterfly conservation
AMES – The Iowa Monarch Conservation Consortium has set a goal of acres devoted to monarch butterfly habitat in the state by 2038. “The consortium has worked collaboratively with diverse stakeholders to develop a comprehensive plan to expand habitat on our agricultural land, urban areas, roadsides, and other public land. We appreciate the many partners that have been involved and…
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