The Churdan library had a busy week with events for all ages. The librarians began on Saturday, April 9, co-hosting a social for young adults (5th through 12th graders) with the Paton public library. A variety of activities were planned including “Minute to Win It” and balloon volleyball. Socializing, listening to music, and eating were also part of the evening.…
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Medical center trustees receive IHA certification
Greene County Medical Center is one of only seven hospitals (out of 118) in the state whose entire board of trustees has received the Iowa Hospital Association’s (IHA) Trustee Education Certification (TEC). The trustees were recognized for this accomplishment at the 2016 IHA Governance Forum held in Des Moines on April 7.
Read MoreJefferson once again a Tree City USA
The city of Jefferson was recognized with a Tree City USA certificate at the annual Community Forestry Awards luncheon in Des Moines April 7. Brad Riphagen (center) accepted the certificate on behalf of the Jefferson tree committee. The certificate was presented by Iowa DNR deputy director Bruce Trautman (left) and state forester Paul Tauke (right).
Read MoreFeldmann wins Jefferson March Mania contest
A buzzer beating 3-pointer by the Villanova Wildcats clinched Benjamin Feldmann the first place spot in the Jefferson March Mania contest. Nearly 500 individuals participated in this year’s contest. Benjamin Feldmann earned the most points in the contest and was awarded a Dronium One with WiFi camera drone. Autumn Larson came in second place and received a Braven portable wireless…
Read MoreWittry, Wiggins place third in video contest, need views to win more
Another $300 for video seen by the most people A pair of Greene County High School students in the video production class, Jacob Wittry and Spencer Wiggins, have already won cash for themselves and the high school art department, and are in the running for more money. The two entered a state-wide radon awareness video contest in January and were…
Read MoreFood plots for pheasants and quail provide needed shelter
Boone – Each winter, food plots of corn, sorghum, or other grains are used by all kinds of wildlife for survival. A well designed food plot can provide additional shelter for pheasants, quail and other wildlife, and withstand wet heavy snows that often flatten grass habitats, like the March 23 storm that blew across north Iowa.
Read MoreDonations for Relay for Life silent auction welcome
The Relay for Life of Greene County features a variety of activities and entertainment, a community barbecue, time to celebrate and time to reflect, but for many participants the most fun is the silent auction. Each year the silent auction raises more than $4,000 that goes to the American Cancer Society in its efforts to serve and advocate for cancer…
Read More‘Reading Is ALL the BUZZ’ at the 2016 Toddler Fest
The 11th annual “Toddler Fest” will be held Saturday, April 16, from 10 am to noon at the Greene County Community Center. Toddlers 2-5 years old and their families are invited to spend time together at this free event that encourages children to “Bee A Reader”.
Read MoreStuart named ‘Employee of the Year’ at medical center
Bret Stuart, network technician and systems administrator, was chosen as 2015 Employee of the Year at a special employee recognition celebration held on March 29 at Greene County Medical Center. The recognition celebration honored all Employee of the Year nominees, as well as all employees with 5-year milestone anniversaries.
Read MoreMissionary to Nepal to speak April 12 in Rippey, Jefferson
The Rippey and Jefferson United Methodist Churches will host Katherine Parker, a missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church next Tuesday, April 12. Parker is presently serving in Nepal. She served at the Asian Rural Institute in Japan, Practical Farmers of Ames in Iowa, and with the Community Health and Agricultural Development program in Cambodia…
Read MoreGeese ignore swimming signs at Scranton park
Leesa Squibb of Scranton laughed and wrote “they must have missed the memo!” about the geese who frequent the Lost Lagoon (Pond Park) at Scranton. She captured this photo of two pair of geese paddling across the pond. Plans are in the works for the Fifth Annual Kids Fishing Day to be held on Saturday, June 4. The committee is…
Read MoreHS students at Iowa Central business contest
Greene County High School was represented by 14 students at the 25th annual Iowa Central Business and Culinary Competition Day in Fort Dodge on Wednesday, March 30. There were more than 230 students from 18 schools with 23 instructors. Faith Hanson won a $500 scholarship to Iowa Central based on an essay she wrote.
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