~a column by Colleen O’Brien Even straight-A teenagers accepted to Harvard are considered unworthy by many adults. After all, teenagers are teenagers; they have a lot to learn. Those teenagers heading to college are often the ones who become political and famous at their young age when trying to fix wrongs in the world created by, guess who? Many adults.…
Read MoreMonth: November 2019
“Our Town” on stage Nov. 14-16
Community Players of Greene County will present the American classic, “Our Town” by Thornton Wilder, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 14-16 in the Greene County High School auditorium. “Our Town,” written in 1938, tells the story of Grover’s Corners, New Hampshire, through the everyday lives of its residents from 1901 through 1913. Grover’s Corners is perhaps similar to any Greene…
Read MoreRams tell HOIAC volleyball honorees
The Greene County volleyball team finished the season 12-20 overall and was sixth in the Heart of Iowa Activities Conference at 2-5. Nevada was HOIAC champion at 7-0. The league announced its all-conference honorees recently. Junior Brianna Osterson was named to the second all-conference team. She led the Rams with 166 kills and 26 total blocks.
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Nov. 11, 2019 Lions Club – The Rippey Lions Club opened its meeting with a potluck meal. During the business meeting, they finalized plans for the pancake breakfast on Saturday, Nov. 16, at the Rippey United Methodist Church from 8-11 am.
Read More4-H news
Greenbrier holds family potluck, welcomes new members The Greenbrier 4-H club’s family potluck was held Sunday, Nov. 3, at the Presbyterian Church in Jefferson with 70 parents and member in attendance. This annual event celebrated the accomplishments of the club and its members over the last year. Caden Etherton welcomed people, and after the meal, called the meeting to order.…
Read MoreStudents rake 130 yards in annual service project
Greene County High School students spent the afternoon of Nov. 4 raking leaves in Jefferson, Grand Junction and Scranton. Students, teachers and chaperons raked 121 yards with 463 people, ate 39 dozen donuts, used 45 tarps, drank 24 cases of water, and had a fun time on a sunny afternoon with temps in the low 50s, reported teacher and project…
Read MoreResidents invited to share their Christmas light displays
The Thomas Jefferson Education and Welcome Center board invites area residents who decorate their homes with exterior holiday lights to share the Christmas spirit with those who may not routinely travel their street or road. Residents who anticipate having light displays are asked to call the Jefferson Area Chamber office at 515-386-2155 before Nov. 15. The information will be put…
Read MoreWinter pep rally Nov. 21
Winter sports will be celebrated at a community pep rally Thursday, Nov. 21, at the Greene County middle school gym. Kick-off activities starting at 6:30 pm will include meet-and-greets with winter sports athletes and games and activities with boys and girls basketball players, wrestling and basketball cheerleaders, wrestlers, boys swimmers, concert and jazz band members, jazz choir members, large group…
Read MoreAlliant gives grant to JPD
The Jefferson police department recently received a $1,500 grant from the Alliant Energy Foundation to update emergency lighting equipment in a patrol car. According to JPD captain Heath Enns, the new lighting equipment will not only keep the officers safe in the patrol vehicle as they respond to an emergency, but it will also enhance public safety. He thanked the…
Read MoreClaudia Henning given West Des Moines key to the city
Editor’s note – Claudia Henning is a 1967 graduate of Jefferson Community High School At a packed meeting Monday, Nov. 4, of the West Des Moines city council, mayor Steven Gaer presented the Key to the City to Claudia Henning, founder of West Des Moines Youth Justice Initiative (YJI). Following the presentation, more than 150 community members came together to…
Read MoreUndefeated Algona ends Rams’ post-season hopes
The Greene County Rams’ defense has been a force this year, holding teams to an average of 13.3 points during the regular season and allowing their first opponents in post-season play, the Des Moines Christian Lions, only 21 points. The Rams have played with a continuous clock, too, having a lead of 35 points or more. They met a much…
Read MoreJohnette Kellogg, 1937 – 2019
A memorial mass was held Nov. 12 at St Brigid Catholic Church in Grand Junction for Johnette Kellogg, 82, of Grand Junction. Father Michael Kellogg and Father John Gerald were concelebrants. Sheilah Pound was soloist accompanied by Lois Last. Interment was at St Joseph Cemetery in Wesley.
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