~by Jim Caufield, ThePerryNews.com Seeing was believing Tuesday night for the Dallas County conservation board when they took a driving tour of possible routes for a bike trail linking the Raccoon River Valley Trail in Perry and the High Trestle Trail in Woodward. After discussing strengths, weaknesses and costs of the alternative routes, the board voted unanimously to pursue building…
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April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
DES MOINES – Distracted driving is a dangerous problem in Iowa. According to the results of a AAA Foundation study released last month, there is significant evidence that distracted driving is a much more serious problem than previously known, especially with young drivers ages 16-19.
Read MoreGreene County conservation staff offers a century of service
~by Lora Koch, The Scranton Journal It would not be surprising if you have met one, if not all three, of the fulltime staff for the Greene County conservation department. Pat Soukup (pictured, right), ranger at Spring Lake Park, will reach 36 years of service in this month. Dan Sayre (pictured, left), park attendant, has worked for the department for…
Read MoreFun After-Fifty prom is this Friday
The Greene County High School Interact Club invites all “age eligible” people to the “Fun After-Fifty Prom” on Friday, April 10, at the Elks Club from 7 to 10 pm. Back by popular demand, the Old Timer’s Band will provide dance music. “Our ‘Roaring ’20s’ junior-senior prom is the next night, and we want you to enjoy our decorations before our dance,” an Interact Club…
Read MoreBabysitting Basics course set for April 25
The Babysitting Basics course held over the course of a month previous years will be a one-day course Saturday, April 25. Babysitting Basics, a course for Greene County youth in grades 5 and 6, will be held from 8:30 am to 3 pm at St Joseph Parish Center in Jefferson.
Read MorePAWS plans adoption event for Saturday
PAWS (People for Animal Welfare Society) will hold an adoption event for dogs and cats this Saturday, April 11, from 10 am to 2 pm at Bomgaars, 205 W. McKinley, in Jefferson. All the dogs and cats available for adoption have been spayed or neutered, are microchipped, and current on their rabies shots and other preventive care. “Help us help…
Read MoreBank challenge raising Relay funds
Employees at four Greene County banks are in a heated battle to win a pizza in a challenge to raise funds for the Relay for Life of Greene County. Banks were invited to decorate collection boxes into which their customers could drop donations to the Relay. Employees of the bank that nets the most will win a pizza.
Read MoreDoes plan Girls’ Night Out
The Jefferson Does will host a Girls’ Night Out Saturday, April 18, from 6 to 8:30 pm at the Jefferson Elks lodge. The evening will include a style show with styles from Linda’s Fashions and Shopko, wine tasting served by Uncorked Wine and Spirits, and sweet treats. Tickets are available from and Does member or at the door.
Read MoreFamily Story Teller: Expanding literacy in Greene County
Carl Sagan once said, “The greatest gift adults can give to their offspring and to their society is to read to the children.” This belief has been implemented in Greene County through the Family Storyteller program recently held in Churdan. The class is designed to teach parents and grandparents literacy skills to apply with their preschoolers. Through generous partnerships books,…
Read MorePrice Family Farms awarded top environmental and animal welfare certification
PATON – The flock of laying hens at Price Family Farms south of Paton is now certified as Animal Welfare Approved. This certification and food label lets consumers know these animals are raised in accordance with the highest animal welfare standards in the U.S. and Canada, using sustainable agriculture methods on an independent family farm.
Read MoreCall for entries: Decorate a concrete horse for the State Fair
DES MOINES – The Iowa State Fair will celebrate the state’s agricultural roots with a limited number of 39-inch tall painted concrete horses on display throughout the grounds during the 2015 Fair, August 13-23. Individuals, clubs and companies are invited to submit their own designs for these sculptures by May 15.
Read More‘Reading is All the Buzz’ at the 2015 Toddler Fest
The 10th annual “Toddler Fest” will be held Saturday, April 11, 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 great free event that encourages children to “Bee A Reader.” Magician Rick Eugene Brammer will entertain the children with magical balloon creations. Children…
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