The cast of Greene County High School’s fall play, the comedy “Annie Play Will Do” by Scott Haan, has been announced by director Darren Jackson. Members of the cast and their roles are Arthur Bardole as Paul, Danielle Johnson as Laura, Kara Betts as Rhonda, Hannah Gliem as Ms. Morris, Emma Hansen as Gale, Lauren Swain as Teresa, Jack Schilling…
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Annual Youth Shoot held last Saturday
More than 50 youngsters attended the annual Greene County Outdoor Day last Saturday at Slininger Woods west of Jefferson. The free event included six stations where youngsters learned about shotguns, rifles, black powder, archery, trapping and tomahawks. All participants had the opportunity to visit each station during the day.
Read MorePrairie Blue is looking for playwrights, authors, poets
Prairie Blue Creative Arts is soliciting original scripts for a holiday show. Director Nicole Friess-Schilling plans to do three one-act plays. She is looking for original scripts that have a holiday theme, require six or fewer actors, and can be performed by youngsters ages 8 and older through adults. Comedies and drama are welcome, as are holiday-themed short stories, poems…
Read MoreWhiterock Conservancy plans trail work bee and Slow Sunday Drive
Whiterock Conservancy will host a work bee for volunteers who want to help maintain and improve its trails Saturday, Sept. 26. With more than five inches of rainfall last week, the trails took a little bit of a beating, a spokesperson said. Volunteers will help repair and improve the most challenging slopes of the Big Dipper, Long Creek Trail and…
Read MoreNew shop in Churdan offering unique items at bargain prices
Kathy Loew, director of the new non-profit Closet to Closet clothing store in Churdan, has lofty goals. She wants to fulfill her mission of helping struggling families find affordable clothing, and she wants to make Churdan a travel destination. Her secret tool in meeting those goals: Resale.
Read MoreExtension tells results of 4-H State Fair judging
Greene County 4-H members earned several awards for their efforts in several project areas at the 2015 Iowa State Fair. Each year, 4-H members show their growth in goals they set for specific project areas through exhibiting at the Greene County Fair and Iowa State Fair. Exhibitors in non-animal project areas are chosen at the county level to advance to…
Read MoreJefferson Matters hosting fall selfie challenge
Jefferson Matters: Main Street invites area residents and visitors to “Fall into Jefferson and ‘leaf’ happy” with a selfie challenge in celebration of fall. To participate, visit any business in the Jefferson Main Street district that displays a large fall leaf starting Sept. 20. Take a “selfie” in the store.
Read MoreDeal’s Orchard expanding Apple Barn to host more visitors
Deal’s Orchard is continuing to grow its presence as a local destination with the addition of a large porch overlooking Apple Acres family fun zone and a spectator kitchen in the Apple Barn. The 1,200-square-foot porch on the west side of the Apple Barn has seating for 50 to 60 people and handicap-accessible restrooms. The porch can be reserved for special events, with catered…
Read MoreSpaghetti supper to benefit Churdan library
The staff and board of the Churdan public library will host a spaghetti supper Thursday, Sept. 24, at the Paton-Churdan school cafeteria. Serving will be from 5 to 7 pm, prior to a volleyball game against Eagle Grove. The menu features spaghetti, garlic toast, salad and bars. A free will donation will benefit the library building expansion fund. All are…
Read MoreFFA off to a good start for 2015-16
The Greene County FFA program is under the direction of new ag teacher Mrs Katie Akers. Mrs Akers is a native of Panora and a recent graduate of Iowa State University. Recently a dozen students in the natural resources class helped fillet tilapia fish raised by the aquaculture students last school year. The fish fillets will be served in the…
Read MorePunt, Pass and Kick next Monday for ages 6-15
The Jefferson park and recreation department will host a local NFL Punt, Pass and Kick competition next Monday, Sept. 21, at Kelso park. Check in will begin at 6:30 pm with the competition starting at 6:45. Rain date is Sept. 28.
Read MoreJPD tells results of special enforcement
Jefferson police officers conducted a special Traffic Enforcement Project (sTEP) from Aug. 25 through Sept. 7. JPD captain Mark Clouse reports that officers investigated four accidents that time, arrested three drivers for operating while intoxicated, made one narcotics arrest, served two arrest warrants and did one canine search.
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