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.
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Catch-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).
Read MoreAnderson sisters win conservation poster contest
This year two winners were awarded for the Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District’s Annual Poster Contest, this year’s theme was, “We All Need Trees”. The winner of the lower age division was Becca Anderson, a Paton-Churdan second grader. The winner of the upper age division was Bailey Jo Anderson, a Paton-Churdan fifth grader. Both Becca and Bailey Jo…
Read MoreRegister entries now for FIFTY Fest parade
The Saturday morning parade during the Bell Tower Festival is a favorite part of the festival for many. For decades the Jefferson Rotary Club has organized the parade as a service to the community, and this year is no different. The Rotary Club is already working to make sure the 37th annual Bell Tower Festival parade, with a theme FIFTY…
Read More‘2,500 Bucks’ sweepstakes to spur informed home purchases
The Branstad-Reynolds administration on May 9 announced an innovative homeownership month campaign hosted by the Iowa Finance Authority, Iowa Association of REALTORS® and the Iowa Mortgage Association, at their regular weekly press conference.
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