Greene County High School was represented at the national FFA convention in Louisville, KY, in late October by eight students and their advisor Cortney Schmidt. The group traveled by charter bus and picked up other FFA members en route. The group also stopped and toured the Monsanto Learning Center in Huxley and Kinze Manufacturing just outside of Williamsburg, where they…
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Historical Society meets Dec. 5 in Jefferson
Year-end meeting includes election of officers & board and holiday music The Greene County Historical Society will meet Friday, Dec. 5, at the Greenewood Center in Jefferson to elect officers and board members, review program plans for 2015, and be entertained by Greene County High School musicians. The meeting will open at 12 noon with a Christmas dinner with all…
Read MoreBass guitarist returning for performance at Do Drop Inn
~by Lora Koch, special to The Scranton Journal Former Bagley resident Rick Holmes will fulfill a dream this Saturday night, Nov. 29, when he steps on the stage at the Do Drop Inn in Jamaica. He will be performing with the Hold On band from Winterset. Holmes, who currently lives in Alabama, explained how it all started in 1978. “Back…
Read MoreAmerican Legion officers visit Jefferson
American Legion Floyd Brown Post 11 of Jefferson hosted national vice commander Paul Sanford (pictured) of Newton, KS, and other officers in Jefferson Nov. 19. The morning visit was one of nearly 40 visits during a six-day tour of Iowa. According to Sanford, the purpose of the tour was to thank veterans for their service and to recruit new American…
Read MoreEcumenical Thanksgiving services planned
The Greene County Ministerial Association will host an ecumenical Thanksgiving service this Sunday, Nov. 23, at 7 pm at the First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson, on N. Elm (Highway 4) one block north of the four-way stop. Choirs from the First United Methodist, Christ Lutheran, Central Christian and First Presbyterian churches will provide music. Pastor Bobby Palmer of the First…
Read MoreTeachers use Wednesday afternoons for professional development
“Differentiation” the goal for the year ~by Lora Koch, The Scranton Journal During a recent Wednesday early out day, Greene County Community School District teachers had the opportunity to focus on the district-wide goal of differentiation. Director of teaching and learning Karen Sandberg explained, “Differentiation changes the way you teach so you reach every child. Kids are ready for different…
Read MoreGarden Club tells homes slated for tour
The Jefferson Garden Club’s 2014 Tour of Homes will offer a variety of homes ranging from early 1900 Arts and Crafts to the 1970 ranch. The four homes on the tour will be decorated for the holidays with “Christmas Splendor,” this year’s theme. The Tour of Homes takes place Dec. 6 from noon to 5 pm.
Read MoreAll invited to Advent workshop on Sunday
Advent is a time of Christian preparation for Christmas. All are invited to the First United Methodist Church in Jefferson this Sunday to prepare for Advent. Every year since 1996 the church has celebrated the coming Advent with the workshop two Sundays before Advent begins.
Read MoreMiddle school tells first trimester honors
Greene County Middle School students were recognized for their achievements during the fall trimester at an awards assembly Monday, Nov 17, at the school. The fall trimester ended Nov. 11. ‘A’ honor roll: Eighth graders named to the ‘A’ honor roll (grade point average 3.67 to 4.0) were Gina Brown, Brittney Daniel, Austin Delp, Melanie Doran, Fallon Heater, Linsey Kitt,…
Read MoreReminder: Complete a library user survey
Use the link to complete survey online All residents in the Jefferson public library’s service area are reminded that Nov. 20 is the last day to complete the library’s user survey. The library is seeking input from the community about how area residents use and wish to use the library and its services. Survey participants need not have a library…
Read MoreElks slate ‘Hoop Shoot’ for Nov. 29
Local competition for the annual Elks “Hoop Shoot,” the national free throw shooting contest for youngsters ages 8 thru 13, will be held Saturday, Nov. 29, at the Greene County middle school gym. Registration and practice begins at 9 am with competition beginning at 10 am.
Read MoreIncreased pheasant numbers boost Pheasants Forever event
Having pheasant numbers higher in the state of Iowa than they have been in many years was reason to celebrate at the annual Greene County Pheasants Forever banquet held at the Jefferson Elks lodge on Friday, Nov. 7. A nice-sized crowd enjoyed the camaraderie and friends of PF with a meal, games and the auction of nature-based merchandise.
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