Monarch butterflies are beautiful, but vanishing. The Iowa Monarch Conservation Consortium was created by Iowa State University, farmer and commodity groups, conservation organizations, private companies and state agencies in February 2015 to enhance monarch reproduction in Iowa.
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Architect praises maintenance of courthouse
Steve Stimmel, architect/historian at Brooks Borg Skiles, had high praise Sunday for the Greene County courthouse. Stimmel, a reviewer of applications for the National Register of Historic Places in Iowa, said, “I don’t think I’ve seen a better maintained courthouse in the country.” Stimmel was presenter at the historical museum following the rededication of the cornerstone at the courthouse. The…
Read MoreP-C seniors honor mentors, receive awards
The Loren Shriver Community Room was full Monday evening as members of the Paton-Churdan class of 2016 were honored at a catered banquet sponsored by Community State Bank of Paton and United Bank of Iowa, Churdan. Along with graduates were parents and relatives, school staff, and scholarship presenters.
Read MoreHonors, scholarships to Greene County seniors
Members of the Greene County High School class of 2016 received honor cords, scholarships and applause at the annual Awards Night Tuesday, May 17. Fifty-three students received local scholarships totaling $149,000, and if all other scholarships presented are fully disbursed, they would total $560,000.
Read MoreCatch-A-Sketch winners told
Students’ art will complement the Jefferson phone book Jefferson Telecom partnered with Greene County Elementary School to facilitate the Catch-A-Sketch program again this year. The Catch-A-Sketch program provides area third graders an opportunity to design artwork depicting Jefferson that will be proudly displayed in the upcoming telephone directory’s yellow pages.
Read MoreSpecial traffic enforcement May 23 – June 6
The Greene County sheriff’s office and the Jefferson police department will conduct a “Click It or Ticket” special Traffic Enforcement Project (sTEP) May 23 through June 6. For many, buckling their seatbelt in a vehicle is second nature. However, in 2014, 9,385 people nationwide lost their lives as a result of not buckling their seat belt, and in Iowa in 2014,…
Read MoreElementary track meet May 27
Greene County Elementary students in grades 2-3 will have their spring track meet Friday, May 27, at 12:30 pm at Linduska Field at Greene County High School. Rain date is Tuesday, May 31. “All are welcome to come and watch the students participate,” physical education teacher Lori Danner said.
Read MoreMedical Center’s DAISY Award to Sarah Borgeson
Sarah Borgeson, RN, joined the ranks of DAISY Award recipients at Greene County Medical Center. The fifth DAISY Award presentation was made Wednesday morning. Borgeson was selected from among seven nominees for the award which recognizes exceptional patient care. More than 1,700 medical facilities worldwide honor nurses with the DAISY Award.
Read MoreScranton city council splits on dust control in front of mayor’s home
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Scranton city council split the vote and turned down the opportunity to contract for dust control on Moulton Street. The decision was made at a special meeting held on Wednesday afternoon, April 27.
Read MoreGreene Co Motorcycle Charity tells Bell Tower Festival plans
The Greene County Motorcycle Charity (GCMC) has told plans for the 8th annual Bell Tower Festival motorcycle events on Saturday, June 11, as it continues to grow in popularity, drawing participants from all corners of Iowa and near-by states. In addition to the traditional Poker Run and Cycle Show in Jefferson, the committee is excited to announce a second guided…
Read MoreFood drive nets ‘kid friendly’ goods
Greene County employees and the Greene County RSVP volunteer program* partnered for a “kid friendly” food drive last week for Recognition of National Service and Senior Corps Week. Two tubs of items were collected and will be distributed through New Opportunities and the Greene County Christian Action Resource Center food pantry. *RSVP is a Senior Corps program of the Corporation…
Read MoreStudents organize volunteer painting crew for the ARC
A trio of Greene County High School seniors in the accelerated government class assembled a crew to put a fresh coat of paint on the Greene County Christian Access Resource Center (ARC).
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