The annual roast beef dinner at the Churdan United Methodist Church isn’t just a fundraiser. For church members and their families, it’s a reunion, a time to work together and talk together and laugh together. While the congregation gets smaller and older, the beef dinner, held at the end of March every year, draws younger generations back to help out.…
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Vineyard gift certificates and potato bar luncheon to benefit Relay
A pair of fundraisers – a raffle and a luncheon – have been announced for Relay for Life. Farmers Mutual Insurance is raffling three $75 gift certificates for John 15 Vineyard of Scranton. The gift certificates can be used at John 15 Vineyard’s meeting and retreat center, lodging, tree house camping or the vineyard pond. All the possibilities can be…
Read MorePete Russell thanked by Chamber
Pete Russell (pictured, left) was recently presented with a plaque recognizing her service as 2013 Greene County Chamber president by 2014 president Ben Yoder (right). The presentation is usually made at the Chamber’s annual meeting, but Russell was unable to attend that evening. The presentation was made in the show room at Jefferson Telecom.
Read MoreSevere weather warning policy explained
Severe Weather Awareness Week March 24-28 Greene County Emergency Management Director Dennis Morlan announced that March 24 – 28 has been declared as Severe Weather Awareness Week in the state of Iowa. The goal of Severe Weather Awareness Week is to provide Iowans a better understanding and to increase awareness of the state’s spring weather hazards.
Read MoreTrinity Lutheran tells April speakers
The schedule of programs for April for the Wednesday Community Fellowship series at Trinity Lutheran Church as been announced. Doors open at 3 pm for social time. The speakers begin at about 4 and stay until there are no more questions. A light supper is served at 5:30, with a free will donation accepted. The schedule follows:
Read MoreJPRD offering soccer for children under age 6
The Jefferson park and recreation department is currently accepting registrations for the U6 soccer program. 6:30 pm through May 12. Shin guards are mandatory and parent volunteer coaches are needed. For more information on the program or to register visit the Greene County Community Center, 204 West Harrison in Jefferson, or call 515-386-3412.
Read MoreFCCLA conducting a Soles for Souls collection
The Greene County High School chapter of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is doing a Soles for Souls collection. All students and families are encouraged to donate their gently used shoes for distribution by FCCLA to families that need shoes. Shoes can be dropped off at the high school or at any Greene County school. Persons who…
Read MoreFree workshop on prevention of child sexual abuse
Participants will learn how to help prevent child sexual abuse and the impact of an estimated 40 million victims in the U.S. at an upcoming “Stewards of Children” workshop. The next workshop is set for Thursday March 27, at the Jefferson-Scranton elementary school in Jefferson from 6:30 to 9 pm. The workshop created by Darkness to Light, a non-profit dedicated to the…
Read MoreEarly registration deadline near for Color Out Cancer walk/run
The April 1st deadline for early registration is fast approaching for the Relay for Life Color Out Cancer 5K walk/run to take place on April 26. The registration fee on or before April 1 is $20 for ages 13 and older or $10 for ages 12 years and under. Persons who register April 2 or later will an additional $5.
Read MoreCattlemen hold annual banquet, trophy auction
More than 40 bidders combined to help the Greene County Cattlemen’s Association raise a record $17,975 at the group’s annual banquet and trophy auction Saturday, March 15, at the Elks lodge in Jefferson. The auction followed a rib-eye steak dinner prepared and served by the Jefferson Does. Auctioneers Gary Rupiper, Terry Laughery and Will Epperly coaxed bids for 39 trophies…
Read MoreMedical center’s telehealth service becomes part of course work for students
Iowa Central nursing students utilized the telehealth service at Greene County Medical Center during a recent 6-week simulation lab for their Adult Health Care course. Telehealth service was used for demonstrating skills and reporting progress to campus instructor Mary Gronbach. During their time on the medical center campus, clinical instructor and medical center employee Kathi Hoskins, RN supervised the students.
Read MoreSoup and 6-on-6 hoops in Scranton March 22
Discount tickets available until March 17 Six-on-six basketball will return to the Scranton Community Center (former school gym) Saturday, March 22. A soup supper will be served from 5 to 7 pm, with a silent auction available. The fun starts at 6 pm with the Town and Country Band serving as a pep band. At 6:30 the Scranton fire department will take…
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