Brooklyn Smithson, an eighth grader in the Greene County School’s home school assistance program, spoke to the school board about bullying during the open forum of the board’s March 21 meeting. She told of being the target of bullying that led her to self-harm, and she suggested steps parents and the school district should take.
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Easter egg hunt Saturday in Churdan
The annual Easter egg hunt in Churdan will be held Saturday at 9:30 am at the Churdan public library. All children birth through fourth grade are welcome. Children will be divided into age groups so everyone can find their share of goodies.
Read MorePractical Farmers holding field day at Frederick’s Greenbrier Township farm
Practical Farmers of Iowa will host a cover crop grazing field day on Tuesday, April 3, from noon to 3 pm near Jefferson (2458 M Ave, about 12 miles south of town), at the farm of Bill Frederick. The field day is free to attend and will start with lunch. RSVPs are requested for the meal to Debra Boekholder, debra@practicalfarmers.org…
Read MoreNew Medicare cards coming in the next year
New cards do not use Social Security numbers Des Moines – Identity theft affects everyone, including Iowans on Medicare. To help protect the identity of Medicare recipients, Medicare is mailing new Medicare cards between April 2018 and April 2019. “This is a welcome and important change that will affect many Iowans,” Iowa insurance commissioner Doug Ommen said. “We hear often…
Read MoreGenesis Development marking 45th anniversary by giving back
Genesis Development began in 1973 as the Greene County Sheltered Workshop with a rented building at the fairgrounds in Jefferson. Forty five years later and Genesis has 13 locations serving 16 counties across central Iowa. This past year has seen Genesis serve over 4,200 individuals with disabilities in a variety of services.
Read MoreGreene Co students compete at state speech contest
The Greene County speech team earned “1” ratings on seven events at the state individual speech contest at Nevada High School March 10. Students are judged by a panel of three at the state contest. Josey Weaver received 1 ratings from all three judges for her prose event. Natalie Payan received straight 1s on her literary program and her poetry.
Read MoreElementary spring program set for March 29
“Choose Kindness and Respect” is the theme for this year’s Greene County Elementary spring program for grades 1-4. The program will have a different format than in years past. Grades 1-2 will perform at 10 am and at 6 pm. Grades 3-4 will perform at 1:30 and 7:15 pm. All performances will be in the middle school gym.
Read MoreFFA fish fry March 30
The Greene County FFA will host a fish fry for the community Friday, March 30, from 5 to 6:30 pm in the high school cafeteria. The menu includes tilapia, coleslaw, baked potatoes, dinner rolls, cookies and a beverage. Free will donations will be accepted.
Read MoreTasler recognized for 40 years of county service
Greene County recorder Marcia Tasler was honored with a certificate Monday morning recognizing her 40 years of service to the county. The certificate, provided by the Iowa State Association of Counties, was presented by county supervisor Dawn Rudolph. Tasler has been county recorder for 31 years, assuming that office Jan. 1, 1987. She is running for re-election in November.
Read MoreFamily Storyteller offered by Extension
Early literacy skills are a strong predictor of school success. Parents can help their preschooler get a great start on reading and prepared for school with Family Storyteller through Greene County Extension & Outreach.
Read MoreClingan retiring from Jefferson Telecom
Tony Clingan, a communications technician with Jefferson Telecom, will retire March 30 after 42 years with the company. Friends and customers are welcome to visit the Jefferson Telecom showroom to wish Tony well on Friday, March 30, between 4 and 5:30 pm.
Read MoreISU Extension survey shows decline in custom rates
Overall rates expected to decrease by 5.6 percent in 2018 ~by Alejandro Plastina and Ann Johanns AMES – An overall decrease of 5.6 percent for custom work can be expected in 2018, according to results of a survey conducted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. The 2018 Custom Rate Survey, which is available in the March issue of Ag…
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