A very special thank you to Henkel Construction for allowing GCCSD to walk through the worksite and record the tour. Also, thanks to Sam Harding for acting as the tour guide and Prairie Lakes AEA for providing the 360 camera. Construction on the new Greene County High School and Regional Career Academy continues to go well and is on target…
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JM: MS celebrates volunteers
Jefferson Matters: Main Street held its annual Volunteer Appreciation Party Thursday, Feb. 20 at The Forge Fellowship Hall. It was a special night to thank all the volunteers involved on the board of directors and the teams. Each team meets monthly and works on projects throughout the year. In 2019, more than 5,200 volunteer hours were logged and submitted to…
Read MoreWellbeing workshop series begins March 6 in Churdan
Wellbeing isn’t something to achieve and check off a bucket list. Instead, it’s an ongoing journey that varies with each person. Iowans can find their own way in a new program from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach – Greene County. “What About Me? My Wellbeing” is a four-week educational workshop series beginning Friday, March 6 at the Churdan library.…
Read MoreLori Lynn, ‘Overall Buddies!’, in Churdan Feb. 25
The public, particularly those with young children, is invited to hear Lori Lynn, creator of Overall Buddies!, Tuesday, Feb. 25, at 10 am in the Paton-Churdan auditorium. The event promises the audience will sing, dance, clap, stomp, hug and laugh together. The program is sponsored by the Churdan public library, the Paton-Churdan Early Learning Center, and the Paton-Churdan preschool with…
Read MoreMatt Carstens to take the helm at Landus Cooperative
Following a nationwide search, the Landus Cooperative board of directors on Feb. 19 introduced Matt Carstens as chief executive officer for the farmer-owned cooperative. The board unanimously selected Carstens, who has nearly 25 years of experience in the industry spanning every step in the supply chain from agronomy retail to end-user grain customers, food manufacturers, grocery stores and consumers.
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