Most of the conversation about the $21.48 million bond issue on the ballot for a special election April 3 in the Greene County school district has been on the proposed new high school and adjacent regional academy. Members of the Our Kids, Our Future – Greene County committee and school superintendent Tim Christensen say the new construction isn’t the compelling…
Read MoreDay: March 21, 2018
Daffodil sale raising funds for Relay for Life
For many years the sale of daffodils – a symbol of hope – has been a signature fundraiser for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. This year, Genesis Development is spearheading the annual sale. Bunches of 10 fresh daffodils are available for $10 each. Bunches can be ordered and picked up at participating businesses or at Genesis Development. Flowers…
Read More‘How Iowa met baseball’ topic of Sunday program at the museum
Baseball has been part of hometowns in America for longer than a century. The Greene County Historical Society and Jefferson Matters: Main Street will celebrate the bond between baseball and hometown teams Sunday, March 25, at the historical museum in Jefferson. “How Iowa Met Baseball: The myths, the history, the players” is a special presentation about the myths regarding the…
Read MoreFree private well testing available
Spring is a good time for county residents with private wells to have their water system sampled and tested, according to county environmental health and zoning administrator Chuck Wenthold. The county can provide free testing of well water through a private well testing program managed by the Iowa Department of Public Health. The program provides free water testing for private…
Read MoreRegister now for the ‘Who’s Your Hero?’ 5K and Heroes in Training run
This year’s Super Hero-themed Relay for Life of Greene County asks “Who’s Your Hero?” The 5K run/walk, now in its fourth year, is adding a new mini-race, a 6-block run for heroes in training. Persons of any age are welcome to be part of the Heroes in Training run. Children 12 and younger will receive a cape to boost their…
Read MoreThe wonderful places I could go
~a column by Colleen O’Brien Mysterious place names across this country – Missouri Breaks, Natchez Trace, Toledo Blade – all coloring my life with a romantic tinge when I was first read the words. I had an idea what “breaks” were (which turned out to be wrong); a “trace” I figured was a “trail, “which turned out to be almost…
Read MoreGreene Co students compete at state speech contest
The Greene County speech team earned “1” ratings on seven events at the state individual speech contest at Nevada High School March 10. Students are judged by a panel of three at the state contest. Josey Weaver received 1 ratings from all three judges for her prose event. Natalie Payan received straight 1s on her literary program and her poetry.
Read MoreElementary spring program set for March 29
“Choose Kindness and Respect” is the theme for this year’s Greene County Elementary spring program for grades 1-4. The program will have a different format than in years past. Grades 1-2 will perform at 10 am and at 6 pm. Grades 3-4 will perform at 1:30 and 7:15 pm. All performances will be in the middle school gym.
Read MoreFFA fish fry March 30
The Greene County FFA will host a fish fry for the community Friday, March 30, from 5 to 6:30 pm in the high school cafeteria. The menu includes tilapia, coleslaw, baked potatoes, dinner rolls, cookies and a beverage. Free will donations will be accepted.
Read MoreTasler recognized for 40 years of county service
Greene County recorder Marcia Tasler was honored with a certificate Monday morning recognizing her 40 years of service to the county. The certificate, provided by the Iowa State Association of Counties, was presented by county supervisor Dawn Rudolph. Tasler has been county recorder for 31 years, assuming that office Jan. 1, 1987. She is running for re-election in November.
Read MoreFamily Storyteller offered by Extension
Early literacy skills are a strong predictor of school success. Parents can help their preschooler get a great start on reading and prepared for school with Family Storyteller through Greene County Extension & Outreach.
Read MoreClingan retiring from Jefferson Telecom
Tony Clingan, a communications technician with Jefferson Telecom, will retire March 30 after 42 years with the company. Friends and customers are welcome to visit the Jefferson Telecom showroom to wish Tony well on Friday, March 30, between 4 and 5:30 pm.
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