Relay for Life, Saturday at the Greene County Community Center The organizers of the 21st Relay for Life of Greene County this Saturday, dubbed a “game changer,” have changed up the 5K run/walk and the entertainment schedule. The 5K Scrabble Run will use a different route than other years, this time using part of the Raccoon River Valley Trail and…
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Hands-on STEM projects make learning fun at GCIS
It was almost too much fun to call it “school” when Maker Space was at the Intermediate School April 12-13. Maker Space gave students an opportunity for hands-on experience with science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) at stations that included building catapults, wind-powered vehicles, musical instruments and more. They practiced skills like problem solving, collaboration, creativity and team work as…
Read MoreP-C prom this Saturday
The Paton-Churdan gymnasium will be transformed into “A Night in Hollywood” for prom this Saturday, April 22. All events except the after prom party will be at the school in Churdan.
Read More‘Coffee with Carl’ in Scranton April 26
Greene County Medical Center CEO Carl Behne invites the public to join him for “Coffee with Carl” Wednesday, April 26, at 7:30 am at the Scranton Community Center.
Read MoreUsed book sale April 27-29
Friends of the Jefferson Public Library will hold the annual spring book sale Thursday, through Saturday, April 27-29. There is no admission charge to attend the sale.
Read MoreDrug ‘take back’ slated for April 29
A prescription drug “take back” is slated for Saturday, April 29, from 10 am to 2 pm at the Greene County law enforcement center at 204 S. Chestnut St in Jefferson. This is the 13th time in seven years the Greene County sheriff’s office and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) have provided residents an opportunity to to prevent pill abuse…
Read MoreElderbridge hosting caregiver meetings in Guthrie Center, Jefferson
Caregiving can be a balancing act, especially if you’re employed or are a caregiver to your spouse and have other responsibilities or health problems of your own. You can’t do it all alone. And you don’t have to.
Read MoreSuccessful ranchers benefit in Paton
Benefit raises more than $6,300 It began as a conversation at a Paton church and in two weeks grew to a large benefit for ranchers in four nearby states. Kyle Niles of Paton reported that with just a few days of planning, the group motivated local farmers, businesses and individuals to raise more than $6,300.
Read MoreEmerald ash borer info meeting April 17
Greene County Extension and Outreach, and the Jefferson tree committee are bringing information to the community following the recent confirmation that emerald ash borer has arrived in Greene County. The meeting will provide current answers to the public’s questions on this devastating insect on Monday, April 17, at Clover Hall on the Greene County Fairgrounds. Doors open at 6 pm…
Read MoreCustomer service and hospitality training slated
For those on the ‘front line’ welcoming visitors to county An interactive customer service and hospitality training is being offered Tuesday, April 25, at 9 am at the Greene County Historical Museum in Jefferson. This is the first time the training is being offered in Greene County.
Read MoreInfertility support group forming
All couples dealing with infertility are invited to an exploratory meeting of Living Out Loud, a peer-led infertility support group. The meeting is slated for Monday, April 24, from 7 to 8 pm at the First Presbyterian Church, 502 S. Main St, Paton.
Read MoreNew deputy joins sheriff’s office
Sheriff’s deputy Christopher Frehse was introduced at the county supervisors’ meeting Monday. Frehse was born in Storm Lake and grew up in Humboldt. He is an Army veteran and holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Iowa State University. He has already begun his training with the sheriff’s office and will attend the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy next fall.
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