The Greene County High School junior class will host a chili supper Tuesday, Jan. 28, at the Elks lodge in Jefferson. The Ram girls and boys basketball teams will host South Hamilton in the Greene County Middle School gym that evening. The girls game, including Pink Out activities, will begin at 6 pm.
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Doll collection at the Paton library
“Remembering Your Childhood” is the theme of a program by Janine Birch Thursday, Jan. 23, from 5:30 to 7 pm at the Paton Public Library. Birch will share parts of her extensive doll collection by the decades. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome. The dolls will also be on display at the library Friday.
Read MoreJazz Festival in Jefferson Monday
The Greene County High School music department will host the State Jazz Festival Monday, Jan. 27, in the high school auditorium. The festival is sponsored by the Iowa High School Music Association. Eleven jazz bands will perform throughout the evening beginning at 4:30 pm. The Greene County High School jazz band will perform three selections: A Nasty Bit of Blues, Crystal Silence, and…
Read More“Blind dates” at the Churdan Public Library
Single? In a relationship? Looking for someone new to spark your interest? No matter! Now through Friday, Feb. 14, patrons of the Churdan Public Library are invited to the library for have a rendezvous (or as many as they like). Adventurous spirits can check out a rendezvous book at the library. The books are all wrapped in paper, and patrons won’t know the identity of their…
Read MoreDaddy Daughter Dance returns Feb. 21
A popular annual event returns to the Greene County Community Center Friday, Feb. 21. school to fifth grade are invited to bring their father, grandfather or a father figure to the Daddy Daughter Dance. The night of fun and dancing, hosted by the Jefferson park and recreation department, will begin at 6:30 pm and end at 9:30 pm.
Read MoreElks schedule hypnotist for Valentine show
Tickets are on sale for the Jefferson Elks lodge’s 11th annual Valentine dinner and comedy show. The evening of good food and fun is set for Saturday, Feb. 15. A social hour begins at 6 pm, dinner will be served at 7, with the show beginning at 8.
Read MoreFarm Bureau offers Teacher Supplement grants
Application deadline Feb. 12 The Iowa Farm Bureau Federation is again offering Teacher Supplement grants to assist teachers in educating their students about agriculture. Kindergarten through 12th-grade teachers in Iowa public and private schools may apply for up to $200 for use in classroom programs, from books to field trips to visual aids, videos and a variety of other teaching…
Read MoreFarm Bureau scholarship apps available
Application deadline is March 3 Greene County Farm Bureau is pleased to announce it has established a fund for scholarships to be awarded in the year 2014 to graduating seniors who are entering a two or four year school with a major related to agriculture.
Read MoreLiz Garst entertains, shares history
The 75 persons who attended Liz Garst’s program “Peace Through Corn” at the Greene County Historical Museum in Jefferson Sunday were reminded how entertaining a history lesson can be. Liz Garst is the daughter of Steve and Mary Garst and the granddaughter of Roswell and Elizabeth Garst of Coon Rapids, the Iowa farmers who hosted Nikita and Nina Khrushchev Sept.…
Read MoreAdults invited to read in Jeff library’s winter reading program
“It’s Reading Cats ‘n Dogs!” The Jefferson Public Library will hold its 5th annual adult winter reading program from January 8 to March 8. With the theme, “It’s Reading Cats ‘n Dogs!” Those who would like to participate may pick up an activity packet at the library. The adult winter reading program is free and open to anyone with a…
Read MoreRehearsals continue for “Sound of Music”
Rehearsals are well under way for the Community Players of Greene County’s upcoming production of “The Sound of Music.” Pictured in rehearsal are Nicole Friess Schilling as Maria (right) with the von Trapp children (from left) Anna Pound as Liesl, Michael Kennedy as Friedrich, Danielle Johnson as Louisa, Jack Schilling as Kurt, Samantha Hardaway as Brigitta, Madison Hall as Marta…
Read MoreRam girls plan Pink Out event
The Greene County girls basketball team invites the community to participate in the fourth annual PINK-OUT Night Tuesday, Jan. 28. The Rams will play South Hamilton at 6 pm in the Middle School gym. All proceeds of special activities during evening will be donated to help fight the battle against cancer. “Cancer has affected many of our lives and we encourage you to wear pink…
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