~a column by Colleen O’Brien If you, like me, have a tendency to worry about climate change, overpopulation, floods, fires, loss of farmland to urbanization, mass migration because of all these things and most governments ignoring it all for power grabs and other political idiocy that does not advance and protect humankind and its planet…it’s comforting to come upon news…
Read MoreMonth: April 2019
Easter egg hunts slated in Churdan
The Churdan Easter Egg Hunt will be Saturday, April 20, at 9:30 am for toddlers through 4th graders. Everyone is asked to come to the library to make an Easter basket. The hunt will follow.
Read MoreRam girls soccer team has 1-2 season record
The Greene County girls soccer team evened its record at 1-1 with a 2-1 victory over Carroll April 4 on the new artificial surface at Carroll Stadium. Kirsten Lamoureux and Bailey Cunningham scored goals for the Rams. The team’s defense was strong, allowing just the one goal.
Read MoreJoyful groundbreaking for new high school/career academy
The sky was blue and faces were sunny at a ceremonial groundbreaking for the new Greene County High School and Career Academy Monday. A group of about 75 enthusiastic community members, school staff and students, elected officials, and professionals involved with the project attended the event.
Read MoreElizabeth Hoyt, 1934 – 2019
Services were held April 16 at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home of Jefferson for Elizabeth May Hoyt, 84, of Bagley. Chaplain Deborah Spidle of St Croix Hospice offered words of comfort. Honorary bearers were Shane Hoyt, Sunny Kolbe and Jason Meyers. Casket bearers were Marshall Hoyt, Damon Hoyt, Joshua Brown, Doug Sukovaty, Gib Sukovaty and Bruce Mobley. Interment was at Greenbrier Township…
Read MoreUsed book sale April 25-27
All are invited to the Friends of the Library annual spring used book sale at the Jefferson public library. Beginning Thursday, April 25 through Saturday, April 27, the sale is an opportunity to stock up on books and movies. The fundraiser takes place during regular library hours – Thursday from 11 am to 8 pm, Friday from 1 to 5:30…
Read MoreDoggie Easter egg hunt Saturday
The annual doggie Easter egg hunt will be Saturday, April 20, at Daubendiek Park on the west edge of Jefferson. Registration will begin at 12:30 pm with the hunt at 1. The cost is $4 per dog, with proceeds going to the Animal Protection and Education (A.P.E.) to help provide low-cost spay and neuter services. Pre-registration at the Greene County…
Read MoreRam Restaurant delivered meals to raise funds for Relay for Life
The NHS Stompers Relay for Life team will once again host the Ram Restaurant Take Out Meal to raise funds to Stomp Out Cancer. The meal will feature ham balls, cheesy potatoes, green beans, dinner roll and a chocolate dessert. Order forms have been delivered to businesses in Jefferson, Scranton and Grand Junction, but in case we miss you please…
Read MoreCentral Christian plans free meal for the community
Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) will host a free community meal Thursday, April 18, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm in the downstairs Fellowship Hall. Included will be a taco bar, dessert and a beverage. Carry-outs will be available.
Read MoreGrCo students raise almost $16K for AHA
This past February, students from Greene County Elementary and Middle Schools jumped all over heart disease and stroke by participating in our annual Kids Heart Challenge fundraiser.
Read MoreIDALS seeking student art for Choose Iowa calendar
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig encourages students from across Iowa to enter into the annual agriculture calendar contest. Artwork will be selected based on creativity and the ability to connect agriculture products from the farm to everyday life. Entries are reviewed by a panel of judges and 12 winners will be featured in the Choose Iowa calendar.
Read MoreSchool groundbreaking Monday
A ceremonial groundbreaking for the new Greene County High School and Career Academy will be held Monday, April 15, at 11:30 am at the school site at N. Grimmell Rd and Highway 30. “We welcome all as we begin construction of our safe, secure, efficient, new and improved spaces,” said school superintendent Tim Christensen.
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