All are invited to a winter pops concert presented by the Greene County High School music department Thursday, Feb. 8, at 7:30 pm in the high school auditorium. The concert band, treble choir and concert choir will perform selections centered on a 1980s theme. The jazz choir will also perform its contest music. Admission is free.
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P-C girls to Paving the Path STEM event
A group of five Paton-Churdan students traveled to Johnston Monday, Jan. 29, to learn more about high-demand, high-paying careers fro women in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). The students viewed interactive STEM booths and took guided notes about the training and education needed for specific careers. The event was sponsored by Iowa Public Television and Million Women Mentors Iowa.
Read MoreExtraordinary Citizen award to Teresa Green
Greene County High School teacher Teresa Green is the recipient of the January Extraordinary Citizen award presented by Home State Bank. Green was nominated by Abby McConnell. McConnell wrote, “Teresa is always willing to help you become the best person you can be and provide you with the most opportunities possible. She is patient, kind, and always putting others first.…
Read MoreElementary students asked to ‘Rethink Your Drink’
Grant includes water bottle filling station Greene County Elementary students and staff all received their own water bottle and a new toothbrush Monday to kick off Dental Health Month and a “Rethink Your Drink” project. The project is funded by a grant from the Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation that also included an Elkay water bottle filling station to replace…
Read MoreJPRD tells upcoming programs
The Jefferson park and recreation department is taking registrations for three popular upcoming programs. The annual Daddy Daughter Dance is slated for Friday, Feb. 16, from 6:30 to 9 pm at the Greene County Community Center. Fathers, grandfathers, and father figures are invited to bring their special girl for an evening of fun and dancing. Musical Edge Sound and Lighting…
Read MoreDaddy Daughter Dinner will raise funds for Relay for Life
Father-daughter “couples” of all ages are invited to a Daddy Daughter Dinner Friday, Feb. 16, at the St Joseph Parish Center in Jefferson. Serving will be from 5 to 7 pm. The menu includes a choice of pastas, homemade sauces, and meatballs or chicken, a choice of salads, breadsticks and dessert. Wait staff and chefs for the evening will be…
Read MoreGreene County Gobblers raise funds for NWTF
~by The Scranton Journal About 90 hunters and friends of the National Wild Turkey Federation attended the Greene County Gobblers annual banquet on Friday evening, Feb. 2. The event raised funds for the national organization which in turn helps promote hunting in Greene County and the nation. Fred Long, local committee member and legislative representative, pointed out the need to…
Read MoreDicamba issues topic for February ag coffee
Greene County Extension’s Ag Coffee & Conversation series brings together farmers and other ag professionals for an informal discussion on current ag topics.
Read MoreCommercial ag weed, insect, plant disease course set for Feb. 13
Early registration ends Feb. 6 Greene County Extension & Outreach will offer the commercial ag weed, insect and plant disease management continuing instruction course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators Tuesday, Feb. 13. The program will be shown at locations across Iowa through the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP).
Read MoreNorm Fandel elected president of Midwest Partnership
At the Midwest Partnership Economic Development annual meeting on January 25, Norm Fandel of Jefferson, the 2018 president of the organization, presented John Rutledge of Panora, the 2017 president, with a commemorative plaque. Business leaders from the four-county economic development group, Midwest Partnership, reviewed a successful year at the annual meeting of the organization held at the Lake Panorama Conference…
Read MoreGreene Co HS to host state jazz choir festival
Greene County High School will host the Iowa High School Music Association state jazz choir festival the afternoon and evening of Monday, Feb. 5. The first group will perform at 2:50 pm, with Greene County performing at 9:20 as the last group.
Read MoreIowa’s average soybean yield up half-bushel
Tim Bardole to Malaysia, Philippines on trade mission The nation’s farmers have another record soybean crop to sell, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports released recently. Iowa Soybean Association (ISA) leaders are up to the challenge.
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