The Horn of Plenty FFA chapter at Greene County High School recently donated an assortment of fruit to the Greene County Christian Action Resource Center food pantry. According to chapter adviser Katie Akers, the members have “a strong heart for service to others.”
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Extension plans ‘lunch and learn’ in Greene Living series
Area residents are invited to start the New Year off right with “Healthy Eating Simply,” Greene County Extension’s next offering in the Greene Living Series, on Tuesday, Jan. 9 from 12 to 1:30 pm.
Read MoreElks continuing Christmas dinner tradition
Jefferson Elks Lodge 2306 is taking reservations now for the annual Christmas Day dinner, to be served Dec. 25 at 4 pm at the lodge, 103 W. Harrison St. The dinner is for all those who wish to attend, and particularly those who have no one to have dinner with on Christmas Day. The dinner will be followed by Bingo…
Read MoreNativity Festival celebrates successes of Habitat for Humanity
The sixth annual Nativity Festival Sunday was a celebration of a successful year for the Heart of Iowa Habitat for Humanity and also a fundraiser that added $8,869 to Habitat’s coffers. The event was held on the main level of First United Methodist Church in Jefferson. Dozens of nativity sets of all sizes, material and style were displayed in the…
Read MoreA day of fun in Churdan Saturday
Area residents are invited to take a break from the Christmas rush and enjoy a trip back in time at an open house Saturday, Dec. 16, from 9 am to noon at the vintage Martin House, located at the corner of Jay and Head Sts in Churdan. Every room in the house, including the attic, is decorated for the holiday…
Read MoreExtension tells 2018 manure applicator trainings
Commercial manure applicators should plan to attend the commercial manure applicator training program scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018, from 9 am to noon.
Read MoreTis the season to be jolly
New Opportunities wants everyone to have a safe and fun holiday season! It is easy to misjudge the effects of alcohol and its duration. With fun and conversation we can lose track of how much we have consumed. Here are a few tips to help keep your holiday parties safe:
Read MoreDessert concert Monday, Dec. 11
Greene County High School music department will present its annual dessert concert Monday, Dec. 11, at the middle school gym. Doors will open for dessert and to begin bidding on silent auction items at 6:45 pm. The music will begin at 7:30. The concert band, concert choir and treble choir will perform, and the Jazzatonics will sing carols. Items for…
Read MoreVFW tells essay contest winners
Winners of this year’s Patriot’s Pen essay contest sponsored by VFW Post 9599 of Jefferson were announced last week. The theme was “America’s Greatest Gift to Our Generation.” Eighth grader Avery Walker placed first at the local level and received $50. Her essay will be submitted for district competition. Chad Maston placed second and Chelsea Richardson placed third.
Read MoreSalvation Army featured at Community Conversation
The Salvation Army in Greene County is the topic of the Community Conversation Thursday, Dec. 7, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson. All are invited.
Read MoreTeachers bag groceries to improve school culture
Greene County teachers bagged groceries at Fareway and Hy-Vee last Friday and Saturday as a follow-up to a book study they recently completed. The teachers’ goal was to improve the school culture within the community. They donned Greene County Schools shirts and included in the groceries they bagged was a flyer listing the district’s vision and mission statements. On the…
Read MoreExtension tells dates for pesticide app re-shows
Commercial pesticide applicator training is wrapping up for 2017. There are several scheduled re-shows on the December calendar to provide last-minute training to applicators who were unable to attend this fall’s sessions. The final day for 2017 re-shows is Friday, Dec. 22.
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