Pizza Ranch supports fundraisers The Greene County 4-H Young Leaders will be holding their annual Pizza Ranch tip night fundraiser on Monday, May 5, from 5 to 8 pm. They’re asking for supporters to help out by choosing to dine at the Jefferson Pizza Ranch that evening or by ordering delivery or carry out. The leadership group gets 10 percent of all…
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‘Welcome to Medicare’ seminar May 6 in Jefferson
Greene County Medical Center will again host “Welcome to Medicare” seminars in 2014, with the first one scheduled for Tuesday, May 6. Persons who are going to be eligible for Medicare in the near future, or have been on Medicare for awhile and want to better understand what it offers, should plan to attend. Those who help family members who are on Medicare may also want to…
Read MoreHybrid EMT class available in west central Iowa area
Students should begin enrollment process ASAP The officers and directors of the Greene County Area EMS Association are sponsoring the first ever hybrid EMT class to be offered in the west central Iowa area. Many persons from Greene and surrounding counties have indicated an interest in this class. A hybrid EMT class is one in which the lecture portions of the class are…
Read MoreArea farmers a little ahead of most others
Subsoil moisture levels still lagging despite rain Farmers in west central Iowa had a better week than most Iowa farmers for the week ending April 27. According to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service, statewide there were 3.0 days suitable for fieldwork, but in west central Iowa, farmers had 3.6 days to work. Farmers in northwest Iowa were the only…
Read More4-H/FFA sheep, goat weigh-in May 3
The Greene County 4-H and FFA sheep and goat weigh-in is scheduled for Saturday, May 3, from 7:30 to 10:30 am at the Greene County Fairgrounds in Jefferson. All market lambs and goats to be exhibited at the 2014 Greene County Fair must be weighed and tagged during this time, with complete identification forms turned in.
Read MoreTammy Smith wins two-minute romp through Fareway
She trained, plotted and planned. When the time came, Tammy Smith of Jefferson was ready. Saturday morning, Smith arrived bright and early at Fareway in Jefferson with her own cheering squad. She was ready to make the most of her two-minute shopping spree. Smith is one of six winners in Our Iowa’s “Extreme Kitchen Makeover.” She won by finding a…
Read MoreSchools offering summer school as ‘opportunity’
Some Greene County parents will receive what may be perceived as bad news at parent-teacher conferences next week. The district’s new literacy policy, which requires that students not proficient at reading either attend summer school or be retained at their current grade level, is now in effect.
Read MorePlan now for medical center auxiliary garage sale
The Greene County Medical Center auxiliary asks area residents to remember the auxiliary garage sale as they do their spring cleaning. The annual fundraiser features new or used household items, books, holiday decorations, furniture, clothing, shoes, toys and more.
Read MoreStudent art showcased at Home State Bank
Home State Bank will host an exhibit of art by Greene County High School students Friday, April 25, from 3 to 5 pm in the bank lobby. Among the students who teacher Diane Kunzler has selected to exhibit their art are (from left) seniors Emily Vander Wilt and Rielly Stratton, and sophomore David Petersen.
Read MorePaton library hosting Kite Days
The Paton library encourage patrons and resident to “go fly a kite” at Paton Kite Days this weekend. A story hour with a kite theme will be held Saturday, April 26, from 10 to 11 am at the library. On Sunday, people of all ages are invited to make and fly kites from 2:30 to 4:30 pm at the Loren…
Read MoreAll cancer survivors invited to reception at Relay for Life
For the second year in a row, the Greene County Medical Center has chosen to sponsor a reception honoring cancer survivors at the county’s Relay for Life event on Saturday, April 26. All survivors at the reception will be entered into a drawing for a unique quilt made of previous years’ Relay T-shirts (pictured) and made by Anne Butler and Karla…
Read MoreRelay organizers tell entertainment line-up
Along with all the regular events surrounding the Greene County Relay For Life on April 26, there will once again be featured entertainment for the enjoyment of all ages. The Greene County High School Interact Club will offer a Fun Room for children from 2 to 12 years of age. Games and activities will continue in the Fun Room from 10…
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