All Paton-Churdan alumni are invited to an all-school reunion Saturday, June 6, at the Paton-Churdan High School. The reunion is from 5-7 pm, with a short program at 5:30. There will be memorabilia and displays to jog your memories. There is no banquet this year, but food trucks will be available uptown and transportation to the school will be provided…
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Garden Club establishes seed library
With the arrival of spring, it’s time to choose and plant flowers and vegetables to grow in gardens. The Jefferson Garden Club is encouraging more planting in another way. The club has established a “seed library” where users can “borrow” seeds and enjoy the fun of growing their own flowers and vegetables. Located in an enclosed cabinet on the south…
Read MoreLocal 4-H youth complete in livestock judging triathlon
Greene County youth showcased their livestock knowledge, communication skills, and teamwork during the Livestock Triathlon held the first weekend in May. Participants competed in three challenging areas including Skillathon, Quiz Bowl, and Livestock Judging. The Greene County livestock judging team is coached by CJ Muir and Samantha Hardaway. Team members practice year-round to prepare for competitions and have had the…
Read MoreRobotic companion cats join residents at Regency Park
Funded by grant to First Presbyterian Church mission team A new initiative is underway to bring comfort and companionship to local seniors, thanks to a grant and some innovative technology. The First Presbyterian Church mission team recently announced it has received a grant from the Presbytery of North Central Iowa to purchase and deliver six robotic comfort companion cats to…
Read MoreMedical center foundation, auxiliary present scholarships to pursue healthcare careers
From future nurses and lab professionals to students pursuing human services and biology degrees, 10 local students are taking the next step toward careers in healthcare with the help of the Greene County Medical Center Foundation and Auxiliary scholarship programs. “We are proud to support students who are choosing careers dedicated to caring for others,” said Foundation director, Nancy Houska.…
Read MoreLong-time Iowa State marketing leader to retire in May
Carole Custer of Jefferson, who has served Iowa State University for nearly 40 years as a pioneering leader in marketing and communications, is retiring. Custer’s final day at Iowa State is May 15. Custer, director of marketing in University Marketing and Communications, was hired in 1987 by Iowa State President Gordon Eaton for a newly created position as assistant for marketing. At…
Read MoreMedical center marking National Volunteer Month
April is National Volunteer Month and Greene County Medical Center Auxiliary members were recently recognized for their commitment to local care. Since being founded 64 years ago, the Auxiliary has raised more than $600,000 for the medical center to be used in support of equipment purchases, programs, scholarships and for the benefit of patients, community members and staff alike. The…
Read MoreGreene County 4-H announces 2026 summer camps, project workshop opportunities
Greene County 4-H Youth Development announces a full lineup of summer programming opportunities for youth in 2026. With a variety of engaging, hands-on experiences, this year’s offerings are designed to provide fun, learning, and skill-building for youth of all ages. Summer Day Camps are open to all youth, regardless of 4-H enrollment. These camps provide a welcoming environment for young people…
Read MoreNew behavioral health specialist coming to Greene County Medical Center
Residents in Greene County and the surrounding rural communities will soon have expanded access to compassionate, personalized behavioral health care with the addition of Nancy Olson, a licensed master social worker (LMSW) at Greene County Medical Center’s Behavioral Health Clinic. Olson brings with her decades of diverse experience in mental health care, from large urban systems to deeply rural communities, along…
Read MoreDoes up their scholarships to $1,000 each
The Jefferson Does organization has increased their scholarships to $1,000. The Does annually offer two $1,000 scholarships to Greene County High School seniors – one to a female student and one to a male student. “Because of the generosity of the public to support our fundraisers, we are able to increase our scholarships to $1,000 this year. This is just…
Read MoreSecond scholarship presented by P.E.O. Chapter CZ
Chapter CZ of P.E.O. awarded a scholarship for 2025 to Danille Curtis of Gowrie recently. Curtis, a Simpson College and Paton-Churdan High School graduate, works full time as the Iowa director at Midwest Mission in Jefferson. The $500 local scholarship will be utilized by Curtis to help obtain her master’s degree in philanthropy and non-profit development from University of Northern…
Read MoreNew Opportunities using media campaign to warn about the dangers of fentanyl
New Opportunities prevention specialists have been working hard to raise awareness of the dangers of opioids. One of those opioids is illicit fentanyl. Most people have heard of fentanyl, but they may not understand how dangerous of a threat it poses to them. Fentanyl is a powerful opioid that is medically approved to relieve pain. When prescribed and closely monitored by…
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