Greene County and Paton-Churdan schools are closed Monday. The Greene County seventh and eighth grade baskeball games are postponed to Friday, Jan. 19, at 4:30 and 5:45 pm in the middle school gym. The basketball Mega Night in Winterset has been postponed to Monday, Jan. 22. Game times will be 4:30, 6 and 7:30 pm. Wrestling season will resume Tuesday…
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In the neighborhood
Please send your news to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net January 12, 2018 Rippey Lions Club – The Rippey Lions Club joined together for its first meeting and enjoyed a potluck meal. Planning began for serving roast beef sundaes and other preparation for serving food for the bike riders and others on the day of the Bike Ride to Rippey on…
Read MoreDecorated door nets $250 for Shop with a Cop
As part of celebrating the holiday season, Wild Rose Casino & Resort Jefferson allowed employees to have a door decorating contest. Most of these doors were those of the department managers. The winning department was to receive $250 to donate to a qualified nonprofit organization of their choice. It was also determined that the doors would be judged by a…
Read MoreJPRD tells upcoming programs
The Jefferson park and recreation department is offering programs for all ages in the weeks ahead. Art on the Fly – Jolene Peters is bringing Art on the Fly to the Community Center for a winter project. She’s holding a class Monday, Jan. 22, from 1 to 2:30 pm, as there will be no school that day. Any one age…
Read MoreVeterans, auxiliary honor and thank Boy Scouts
Members of the local VFW, American Legion and American Legion auxiliary hosted Boy Scout Troop 534 and their leaders for an appreciation meal and a check presentation. According to American Legion post commander Jim Andrew, each of the three groups gave the scouts $100 to acknowledge their willingness and help with color guard and fundraising activities.
Read MoreSWCD has scholarships for seniors
High school seniors who reside in Greene County are invited and encouraged to apply for scholarships offered by the Greene County Soil & Water Conservation Club and Greene County Soil & Water Conservation District by Friday, March 2.
Read MoreFarm Bureau scholarship apps available
Greene County Farm Bureau announced last week it has established a scholarship fund for scholarships to be awarded in 2018 to graduating seniors who are entering a two or four-year school with a major related to agriculture.
Read MoreGenealogy room closed for winter
The Greene County Genealogical Society room in the Jefferson public library will be closed for the months of January, February, and March. Persons who want help while working on ancestors and family history can call Arlene Johnson at 515-386-5431.
Read MoreRams finish sweep of Saydel Eagles
The Ram basketball teams began their rematches with Heart of Iowa teams when they hosted the Saydel Eagles for a Mega Night Jan 12. As they did in their first meetings, the Rams won both games.
Read MoreGary H. Mears, 1936 – 2018
Gary H. Mears, Lieutenant General (U.S. Air Force, Retired), 81, passed away on January 3, 2018, in Jacksonville Beach, FL. He was born May 23, 1936, in Boone, IA. Gary was born May 23, 1936, in Boone, IA, the son of Jack and Blanche (Wiltse) Mears. He graduated from Grand Junction High School in 1954. He graduated from the University…
Read MoreBeryl Johnson, 1927 – 2018
Beryl Johnson, 90, passed away January 10, 2018, at the Greene County Medical Center long term care facility after a brief illness. Beryl was born April 4, 1927, in Ralston to Gerald and Ruth (Mathias) Johnson. He grew up in Ralston and later moved to Scranton where he graduated and met his future wife, Jean Johnson. Married for 67 years,…
Read MoreSource of funding for new gym to be told soon
An announcement will be made in the next two to three weeks of the source of private funding for a new gymnasium as part of the proposed Greene County High School and regional academy. At a meeting held Wednesday in Grand Junction to gather community input on the proposal, school board member Dr Steve Karber, who has spent considerable time…
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