Board also discusses student farming, IJAG, and fulltime grounds keepers The proposed Greene County Schools budget for 2019-20 shows a slight decrease in the levy rate from the current year. The Greene County school board heard a presentation on the budget by superintendent Tim Christensen at its March 13 work session, and then set a public hearing on the budget…
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Rams’ Morton sets meet record at BVU indoor meet
Greene County junior Carter Morton placed first in the high jump at the Buena Vista University co-ed Elite Meet Saturday, setting a meet record, a new school record and a personal record at 6’ 7”. His jump was three inches higher than at the opening indoor meet at the University of Northern Iowa earlier this month. Morton also placed fifth…
Read MoreGrCo fifth graders complete D.A.R.E. program
Frist D.A.R.E. class in the district since 2005 The students didn’t process in and out to music and they didn’t toss mortarboards into the air, but the Greene County class of 2026’s graduation from the D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program Friday had most of the other elements of commencement exercises.
Read MoreVFW hosting country fried steak dinner
VFW Post 9599 and the VFW auxiliary will host a country fried steak dinner Saturday, March 23, at the post at 109 N. Chestnut St in Jefferson. The menu will feature country fried steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, a dinner roll and a beverage. Free will donations will be accepted. The public is invited.
Read MoreRam Restaurant in 41st season
Ram Restaurant at Greene County High School opened for the 2019 season, its 41st, March 12. Students in the culinary classes prepare and serve meals featuring freshly made salads, entrees, breads and desserts that use locally-grown items whenever possible. The Ram Restaurant is located near the main entrance of the school. Handicap marking is close, or valet service is available.…
Read MoreMain Street Iowa holds awards celebration
Main Street Iowa hosted the 33rd annual Main Street Iowa awards celebration Friday, March 8, at Scottish Rite Consistory in Des Moines. Jefferson had more than 30 people in attendance. The program honored the efforts of those who work to revitalize Iowa’s downtowns – the heart and soul of communities across the state. The awards honor outstanding accomplishments, activities and…
Read MoreBoater education goal of national effort March 17-23
A national campaign is encouraging boaters to Spring Aboard by enrolling in a boater education course before the kickoff to the boating season. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) works with BoaterExam and Boat-Ed to offer online boater education courses and during Spring Aboard campaign week March 17-23, these companies will be offering 50 percent off the price of…
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