School children will gain a new appreciation of bubbles when “Rick Eugene” Brammer returns to Greene County Monday, Oct. 28, with his Absolute Science, this time with a show tagged “Big Bang Bubbles.” The interactive show will include creative bubble sculptures, bubble illusions and tricks. “Big Bang Bubbles” will be presented at 9 am at the Paton-Churdan auditorium. The public…
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Soybean harvest ahead of average year
Field conditions throughout Iowa improved allowing farmers 5.1 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Oct. 20, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Fieldwork activities included chopping silage; applying fertilizer and manure; and harvesting hay, seed corn, soybeans, and corn for grain.
Read MoreChurdan library tells upcoming events for children
The Churdan public library staff is planning several events for the last week in October. Bang Bubbles will present an amazing interactive show about bubbles at the Paton-Churdan school auditorium on Monday, Oct. 28, at 9 am. The program is sponsored by the Greene County libraries and the Greene County supervisors. The next day, Oct. 29, the library will host…
Read MoreDawn Rudolph in 4-H Hall of Fame
Dawn Rudolph of Scranton was honored at the Iowa State Fair with the presentation of the 4-H Hall of Fame Award. She is a former 4-H member and has served 4-H members in many ways as an adult. Following is the nomination that was submitted to the state 4-H Council and used during her presentation: “Dawn Rudolph has been a…
Read MoreP-C holds National Honor Society induction ceremony
The Paton-Churdan chapter of the National Honor Society inducted six new members on Tuesday, Oct. 15. Sophomores, juniors and seniors are eligible for National Honor Society membership based on their scholarship achievement of maintaining a 3.0 grade point average.
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October 23, 2019 Lions Club – The regular meeting of the Rippey Lions Club included a meal served by Phyllis Bardole. The upcoming pancake breakfast on Nov. 16 was discussed. Bobbi and Neal Dollinger are joining the Lions group and are sponsored by Myron and Maralynn Rinker.
Read MoreSheriff’s report – October 2019
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Thursday, Oct. 31: At 7:06 am a deputy investigated an assault in Rippey. Wednesday, Oct. 30: At 4:46 pm a deputy assisted with a tractor and wagon that had lost a wheel and spilled grain on the roadway on County Road E-26 (170th St) and Y Ave in…
Read MorePolice blotter – October 2019
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Thursday, Oct. 31: At 5:31 pm during a traffic stop in the 600 block of W. Adams St, an officer arrested Samantha Monique Henderson, 26, of Jefferson on an outstanding Greene County arrest warrant for fail to appear.* The original charge was driving while license revoked.
Read MoreAbsentee/early voting open for Nov. 5 school, city elections
Absentee ballots for the Nov. 5 school and city elections are available now at the Greene County auditor’s office at the courthouse. Ballots can be requested by mail until Oct. 25; ballots returned by mail must be postmarked by Nov. 4. Voters can also cast an absentee ballot in person at the auditor’s office during normal business hours, Monday-Friday, from…
Read MoreGreene County school enrollment may be stabilizing
Greene County Schools superintendent Tim Christensen shared what he called “the bad and good news” of enrollment with the school board at its regular meeting Oct. 16. The “bad” is that the student count is down 8.89 K-12 students from last year. The good news is the pre-kindergarten enrollment is up six fulltime equivalents, or 12 students from last year’s…
Read MoreSuzanne Sievers, 1949 – 2019
Memorial services were held Oct. 16 at First United Methodist Church in Jefferson for Suzanne Sievers, 69, of Jefferson. Words of comfort were offered by the Rev Julie Poulsen, pastor of the church. Peg Raney was soloist. Honorary bearers were Suzanne’s grandchildren Reed VanNordstrand and Madelyn and Kinley Sievers. Interment will be held at a later date at the Jefferson…
Read MoreHalloween fun coming to Jefferson
Halloween fun starts Thursday, Oct. 24, with the Jefferson park and recreation department’s come-and-go Halloween party from 4 to 5 pm at the Greene County Community Center. There will be games, activities, and treats for all children ages 2 through fifth grade. There is no charge. Pre-registration is encouraged but not required.
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