True Heroes Under God (THUG) will host Chateau Le Grand Sunday, March 19, at the Rippey United Methodist Church. Diners can select swordfish, filet mignon or Wagu beef, and “pay” accordingly, but they will all be served spaghetti with a salad, garlic bread and ice cream. “This is a popular fundraiser in which you get to determine how much to donate…
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Book told for Greene County Reads
“Fates and Traitors” by Jennifer Chiaverini has been selected for the Greene County Reads book discussions next month. This piece of historical fiction tells the story of John Wilkes Booth and the four women whom he loved and who loved him in return. The book is 382 pages in hard cover. Extra copies will be available at local libraries.
Read MoreScranton visioning program focus groups to meet March 25
Scranton is participating in the 2017 Iowa’s Living Roadways Community Visioning program. Community Visioning is a transportation enhancement planning process that serves Iowa communities with a population of 10,000 or fewer residents. An important meeting is scheduled on Saturday, March 25, with Scranton area residents invited to take part.
Read MoreParent alert: Sign up for 2017-18 pre-kindergarten, preschool
Children who will be 4 years old by Sept. 15, 2017, are eligible for pre-kindergarten at Greene County Elementary for the 2017-18 school year. There is a screening component to PK registration that will take place May 25-26. Parents are asked to call the school at 515-386-3178 to provide contact information for communication related to the screening.
Read MoreYoungsters learn about robotics at WOLF camp
Future scientists attended a camp offered by Greene County Extension in February. Youngsters age 10-14 took advantage of WOLF camp, a robotics program focused on building and programming robots and Spheros.
Read MoreChamber to “reinvent” itself
The Greene County Chamber of Commerce has entered into a managed services agreement with Atlas Media Group of Johnston. Atlas Media will oversee a campaign named “Reinvent Yourself,” with a goal of making changes and upgrades to the Chamber’s media, marketing and relations.
Read MoreMedical Center has $24.7 million impact on local economy
Greene County Medical Center generated $24,741,998 for the Greene County area’s economy in 2016, according to the most recent impact study by the Iowa Hospital Association (IHA). The report also shows that the medical center’s employees spent $2,661,135 on retail sales within the county and contributed $159,668 in state sales tax revenue.
Read More‘Get Connected!’ series ends with tips for job seekers
Rescheduled from March 6 The third and final community gathering of the “Get Connected!” series will be held Monday, March 20, at Greene County Elementary School. The session, “Work it!” is for anyone looking for a job in Greene County or some help writing or updating a resume.
Read MoreGreene County hosts HOIAC Fine Arts Festival
Artists and musicians from all schools in the Heart of Iowa Activities Conference spent the day in Jefferson when Greene County hosted the HOIAC Fine Arts Festival last Thursday. Art was displayed at the Greene County Community Center. The art was judged by Diane, Kelly and Mike Kunzler of Kunzler Studios in Des Moines.
Read MoreLamb Producers banquet set for March 18
The Greene County Lamb Producers’ annual banquet will be held Saturday March18, at Clover Hall on the Greene County fairgrounds. The meal will be served at 6:30 pm. The menu includes leg of lamb and kabobs.
Read More‘Family Storyteller’ offered by Extension in Jefferson
Registration deadline is April 17 Early literacy skills are a strong predictor of school success. Help your child get a great start on reading and be prepared for school with Family Storyteller through Greene County Extension & Outreach.
Read MoreP-C celebrates reading on Dr Seuss’s birthday
Paton-Churdan elementary students celebrated Dr Seuss’s birthday and Read Across America Day Friday. The day’s activities included dress-up fun as children and teachers dressed as book characters, a read-aloud of “Green Eggs and Ham” and green eggs and ham prepared by principal Annie Smith, Reading Buddies time, birthday cupcakes and more.
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