The dedication of the Mahanay Bell Tower took place 55 years ago in 1966, and each year it is a time to celebrate. A Tower Tunes Live birthday oncert will be played Saturday, Oct. 16, from 12:15 – 12:30 pm. Local Mahanay Maestro Sheryl Sloan will perform her favorite music on the carillon for the community to enjoy. Bell Tower…
Read MoreDay: October 10, 2021
Aquatic, forest and ROW pesticide applicator course slated
Preregister before Oct. 13 for fall commercial pesticide applicator training recertification Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Greene County office will host an Aquatic, Forest and Right-of-Way Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators on Wednesday, Oct. 20. The program provided by the ISU Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) can be seen at office locations across…
Read MoreWild Rose donates to Greene County Early Learning Center
Dedicated to the growth and vitality of the community, Wild Rose Casino has provided a $100,000 lead gift to Greene County Early Learning Center, a nonprofit childcare center serving children and families from throughout Greene County. With this significant donation, Wild Rose helps ensure that “Growth Happens Here” by supporting the construction of the center’s new building in Jefferson. This…
Read MoreParents asked to read 20 minutes a day with kids
At the start of the new school year, Greene County Schools reading specialists ask parents to support reading at home. “Please encourage your child to read 20 minutes a day. Reading 20 minutes a day can help your child grow and apply reading skills of phonics, vocabulary, and comprehension that teachers work with them on during the day,” said reading…
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