The school year is just underway, and it started with a nice BOOST for students and teachers alike, with distribution of funds from the inaugural BOOST Bash to classrooms just prior to the beginning of the year.
Read MoreMonth: September 2018
First of two work bees on Webb House roof
Putting a new roof on the Webb House Saturday morning was a multi-generational project, with a crew of 17 persons ranging in age from 13 to older than 70 pitching in.
Read MoreDrive-thru flu shot clinic Thursday
When the Greene County public health staff is willing to walk out to people’s cars to administer flu shots there aren’t many good reasons not get the shot. Flu shots will be offered in the convenience of your vehicle at a drive-thru flu shot clinic Thursday, Oct. 4, from 3:30 to 6:30 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, 801 W. Lincoln…
Read MorePAWS plans microchip clinic for Oct. 13
PAWS will host a microchip clinic Saturday, Oct. 13, from 10 am to 12 pm at Kelso Park in Jefferson. Pet owners can have their dogs and cats microchipped at the clinic. The 24PetWatch microchip is a tiny chip, the size of a grain of rice, which is permanently implanted in your pet to ensure that it can be identified…
Read MoreHealthiest State Walk Wednesday in Churdan
Residents in Paton and Churdan are invited to participate in the Healthiest State Walk this Wednesday, Oct. 3. Everyone who wants to join the walk should meet at the school in Churdan at 8:45 am. Cars will be available in every block for walkers who can only walk part of the route. Refreshments will be served at the Churdan public…
Read MoreJefferson Kiwanis Club installs new officers
Giving back to the Greene County community is one of the principal goals of the Jefferson Kiwanis Club. Its motto is “Serving the children of the world”, and Kiwanians accomplish this mission in part through funds raised from events throughout the year.
Read MoreLandus Cooperative scholarship to Jake Berns
Jake Berns, a 2018 Paton-Churdan graduate, was among 15 Iowa State University freshman majoring in agricultural business to receive a $1,000 scholarship from Landus Cooperative. The scholarships were presented in collaboration with the ISU Department of Economics in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.
Read MoreFirst Amazing Race for Charity a fun-filled success
The inaugural Amazing Race for Charity challenged 17 two-person teams to think and move fast, work together, and push their comfort zones just a bit, but when it was over, all 34 competitors smiled and organizers talked about “next year.”
Read MoreLetter – Roger Aegerter
To the voters of House District 47 I am writing in support of the election of David Weaver as our representative in the 47th district of the Iowa House of Representatives. I have known David since my years as a teacher and administrator in the East Greene Community School system. David stands out in my memory as an active and…
Read MoreKuemper Knights hand Rams first gridiron loss
Ram fans have been excited by the Rams’ high scoring offense and tough defense that led to a 5-0 record, but realistic fans admitted the Rams hadn’t yet played a really tough team. The Rams met a tough team in the Kuemper Knights in Carroll Friday night and took their first loss of the season, a 16-8 loss in which…
Read MoreRam runners at Leon Fox Invite in Perry
The Ram cross country teams competed in the Leon Fox Cross Country Invitational Thursday in Perry. “While our placing wasn’t as high as we would like for both boys and girls, if you look at our times, the kids did really well,” coach Jeff Lamoureux said. Several runners set personal records, led by Connor Brus with a time of 19:06,…
Read MoreRams v’ball team on the road twice, win two and lose two
The Ram volleyball team traveled to Roland-Story Monday and came away with one win and two losses in the non-conference play. The Rams took two games from Madrid by scores of 22-20 and 21-16. They lost two games to BCLUW by identical 17-21 scores, and then lost to Carlisle 13-21, 12-21.
Read More