(Edited April 14 with correct employer for Cindy Duhrkopf) The crowd of small people was larger than ever before at the 13th annual Toddler Fest, held Saturday morning at the Greene County Community Center. The come-and-go event, which encourages children to “bee readers”, was attended by 154 youngsters ages 2-5, along with 130 adults. Sixty volunteers helped at the event.…
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Children’s author visits Paton-Churdan
Children’s author Julia Cook, part author and part inspirational speaker, visited the Paton-Churdan school on Friday. She talked with all P-C and Glidden-Ralston elementary students about their potential to be writers, and “to give you some ideas to become a better person,” she told the students.
Read MoreNew literacy program for parents of preschoolers
Parents of preschool children participated in a new literacy program called Raising School Ready Readers at Greene County Extension in March. Families that attended were able to participate in fun and educational activities and enjoy an evening as a family. The program was made possible by funds received from Communities 4 Children and Community Partnerships for Protecting Children neighborhood/Community Network…
Read MoreFirehouse Subs provides AEDs for Jefferson PD
The Jefferson police department has received a grant from the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation to cover the $2,790 cost of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) for two JPD patrol cars. Currently, only one patrol car carries an AED, and it’s 10 years old.
Read MoreCommunity blood drive in Jefferson April 10
LifeServe Blood Center will hold a community blood drive Tuesday, April 10, from 12:30 to 5:30 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, 801 W. Lincoln Way, in Jefferson.
Read MoreFree movie Friday for grades 6-12
All students in grades 6-12 are invited to a free showing of the new movie, “Ready Player One,” Friday, April 13, at the Sierra Community Theatre in Jefferson. Students must pre-register at their local library to get the free admission. With their free admission students will also receive a free bag of popcorn or a coupon for $2 off at…
Read MoreVeterans groups serving evening breakfast
Breakfast will be served by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary, and the American Legion will serve breakfast for supper Saturday, April 21, at the VFW hall on the east side of the downtown square in Jefferson.
Read MoreSpeech coach salutes students for academic performance
Paton-Churdan speech coach Stephanie Pace last week recognized the P-C debate, group speech and individual speech teams for outstanding academic performance during the 2017-18 seasons.
Read MoreReconnect children with nature in the spring
~by Cindy Thompson, Laura Sternweis AMES, Iowa — April showers bring May flowers, according to common songs, poems and nursery rhymes. “However, April showers also bring fun-filled puddles, squishy mud, earth worms and a host of other rich outdoor learning experiences for children,” says Cindy Thompson, human sciences specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. “It is important for…
Read MoreThe Behn Report
April 6, 2018 In the Legislature This week the governor signed several bills sent to her by the Legislature, including the bill providing affordable health insurance options for Iowans, SF 2349. This bill is a very important step to help Iowans and allow for more options for health insurance options in our state. She also signed the Future Ready Iowa…
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