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.
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Elementary 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…
Read MoreP-C’s Megan Carey earns All-State speech honors
Paton-Churdan junior Megan Carey is among the elite high school speech participants selected for the Individual Event All-State Speech Festival. Carey will perform her prose piece “Mum on the Run” by Laura Mazza.
Read MoreRAGBRAI planning is gathering steam
RAGBRAI® – the Register’s Annual Bike Ride Across Iowa – is still four months away but planning in the overnight towns, including Jefferson, is well underway. RAGBRAI will bring more than 10,000 guests to spend the night in Jefferson Monday, July 23. Most of the planning is being done by volunteers in an organizational structure suggested by the RAGBRAI staff.…
Read MoreFarmstead security topic of Coffee & Conversation March 23
Greene County Extension hosts a series of Coffee & Conversation events, bringing farmers and other ag professional together for informal discussion on current ag topics. On Friday, March 23, the topic will be “Securing Your Farm Property: Reducing Your Risk of Theft & Vandalism” from 9:30 to 11 am at the Extension Office in Jefferson.
Read MoreNHS, RSVP 55+ partner for Lots of Socks (and diapers, too)
Members of the Greene County High School chapter of National Honor Society recently delivered a trunk-load of diapers and baby wipes to the Greene County Early Learning Center. The donation was the students’ part in the Lots of Socks project organized by RSVP 55+ of Greene County.
Read MorePlan for retirement with April 4 Greene Living program
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in Greene County will host another Greene Living Series program called “Planning for Retirement”. Participants will learn tips and strategies to meet their retirement goals and steps to secure their estate so their assets are dispersed in the way they desire.
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