The Jefferson park and recreation department will host Itty Bitty New Year, a New Year’s celebration for youngsters age 4-6, Tuesday, Dec. 31, from 11 am to 12:30 pm at the Greene County Community Center. The party will include crafts, games, and a 12 (noon) countdown to the new year. Pre-registration is suggested, as space is limited to 20 children.…
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Winners told for second week of Christmas drawing
Winners in the Dec. 9 drawing of the Greene County Chamber’s Christmas give-away are (front, from left) Pam Davis of Grand Junction, who registered at Printer’s Box; Marlo (and Karen) Malen of Lohrville, who registered at the Greene County Medical Center auxiliary’s Gift Garden; and Rowena Morgan, who registered at Krieger’s Flower Shop. Pictured with them representing those businesses are…
Read MoreTrinity Lutheran donates to canine unit
Greene County sheriff Steve Haupert brought the canine unit to his Nov. 6 Wednesday Community Fellowship presentation. Those present were very impressed with the information about the canine unit. The sheriff’s office is in the process of getting a younger dog that will be both sniff and bite trained. No tax dollars are used for the canine unit; it is supported only…
Read MoreDessert Concert, silent auction Dec. 16
Greene County High School musicians presented their annual Dessert Concert Monday in the middle school gymnasium. The concert band, jazz band, Jazzatonics jazz choir and concert choir all performed. A silent auction of 34 items hosted by music parents raised $980 for special projects in the music department. Organizers thanked parents, community members, and Printer’s Box, Dairy Queen, West Central…
Read MoreGreene County Farm Bureau honored for excellence
Perry Parker (left) received the Greene County Farm Bureau recognition award at the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) annual meeting in Des Moines on Tuesday, December 3. IFBF President Craig Hill (right) made the presentation to Parker. Greene County Farm Bureau received an outstanding designation for its 2013 programs which help further the story of agriculture to new audiences through…
Read MoreAdopt-a-Family basket distribution is Saturday
Greene County Adopt-a-Family’s 2013 Christmas Campaign is heading into the home stretch this week with final preparations for Saturday’s food basket distribution. Families who registered will be able to pick up their holiday baskets Saturday, Dec. 21, from noon – 1:30 pm at Clover Hall on the Greene County Fairgrounds in Jefferson.
Read MoreCandy sale Thursday at the medical center
The Greene County Medical Center auxiliary will put sweet treats at the end of its 2013 fundraising efforts with the annual candy sale this Thursday, Dec. 12, in the main lobby of the medical center. Plates of homemade candies and other goodies will be available starting at 7 am until they’re gone. The auxiliary raises thousands of dollars each year…
Read MoreWinners told in first week of Chamber’s Christmas drawing
Winners in the first week of the Greene County Chamber’s Christmas Certificate drawing were (pictured, front, from left) Dave Davis, who registered at All Ability Cycles; Cindy Wise, who registered at Greene Bean Coffee; and Dawna Helms, who registered at Home Care Medical. They each won a certificate for $50 redeemable for merchandise at any participating merchant. Pictured with the…
Read MoreSanta and Lions Club drawings at Churdan library
The Churdan Lions Club has invited Santa to the Churdan Public Library Saturdays, Dec. 14 and 21, to hear requests and for those wishing to have their pictures taken with Santa. He will arrive at noon.
Read MoreTickets available for “Striking 12” dinner theater
Tickets are now available for History Boy Theatre Company’s holiday dinner theater “Striking 12.” Lidderdale Country Store is catering a roast turkey dinner preceding the show Dec. 27, 28, and 31.
Read MorePAWS needs blankets for kennels
The volunteers of PAWS (People for Animal Welfare Society) are in need of blankets for the dog kennels at the Greene County animal shelter. PAWS cannot use electric blankets and prefers not to have fiber- or down-filled comforters, but the volunteers would appreciate donations of any other used (or even new) blankets. Persons who would like to donate blankets can…
Read More4-H/FFA beef weigh-in is Dec. 15
The Greene County 4-H and FFA beef weigh-in is scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 15, from 1 to 4 pm at the Greene County Fairgrounds in Jefferson. All market beef to be exhibited at the 2014 Greene County Fair are required to be weighed and tagged during this time, with complete identification forms turned in.
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