The first winter session of adult fitness classes at Greene County Community Center begins the week of Nov. 29 and runs through Jan. 7. Registration fees are reduced for community center members. The schedule includes: Step aerobics – Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:15 to 6 pm. Instructor Emily Rohner. $35 for members, $45 for non-members. Zumba – Mondays and Thursdays, 7…
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Kyle Walker named top farm manager
Kyle Walker, AFM, AAC, with Peoples Company in Indianola, has been presented with the 2021 Professional Farm Manager of the Year award by the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA). The prestigious Professional Farm Manager of the Year award, co-sponsored by Syngenta, Farm Journal’s The Scoop magazine, and the ASFMRA, recognizes farm managers bearing the AFM designation…
Read MoreJPRD, Ram b’ball team to host camps for kids
Young basketball players can start learn and practice skills at upcoming camps at Greene County Community Center. The Greene County Ram varsity boys basketball coaches and players will conduct the camps. Camp for boys and girls in PreK-second grade will be Monday, Dec. 6, and Thursday, Dec. 9, from4:15 to 5:15 pm, with games slated for Saturday, Dec. 11, from…
Read MoreUgly sweater contest at Churdan library
The Churdan library is holding an ugly sweater contest as part of its holiday celebration. Patrons can bring their ugly Christmas sweater (or sweaters) to the library Dec. 1-4. The sweaters will be displayed throughout the library beginning Monday, Dec. 6. Library visitors will cast their vote for the ugliest sweater by purchasing tickets. The winners will be announced Saturday,…
Read MoreFree to a good home – historic Churdan newspapers
The Churdan public library is offering its stacks of vintage Churdan area newspapers to patrons. The hard copies are no longer needed because they’ve been scanned in to the Community History Archives of Greene County and are available via the website of county libraries. Papers are dated from 1891 to 1987. Persons who want more information can call the library…
Read MoreHam ball fundraiser this Sunday
First United Methodist Church members will host a fundraiser for Bart Blackburn Sunday, Nov. 21, from 11 am to 12:30 pm. A carry-out meal will feature ham balls with cheesy potatoes, beans and dessert. Please call the church at 515-386-4411 to reserve meals. Blackburn has relocated to Jefferson from Algona and needs to make his new home handicap accessible. Funds…
Read MoreUnited Charities deadline near
The board of the Scranton United Charities reminds people in the comunity their donations are due on Nov. 22. This is the only fund drive for many of these local charities. The board urges residents to give generously to help these organizations. Listed for contributions in 2021 are: Greene County Food Pantry (ARC), Community Opportunities, Scranton Little League, Scranton Community Betterment,…
Read MoreFood safety certification class Dec. 13
Registration deadline is Nov. 22 The Greene County Extension office is offering an important food safety certification training for food service managers on Dec. 13. At least one staff person in every restaurant, school cafeteria, or nursing home food service in Iowa must have a current certificate in Food Safety Management. Registration is open through Nov. 22. The class will…
Read MorePest control operators CIC slated for Dec. 1
Pre-register by Nov. 24 Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Greene County office will host a pest control operators continuing instruction course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators on Wednesday, Dec. 1. The program provided by the ISU Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) can be seen at office locations across Iowa. The local attendance site is Greene County…
Read MoreVeterans needed for Final Honors
The firing detail comes to attention and fires three volleys. The uniformed soldier, provided by active-duty military personnel, plays “Taps”, the melody that signals the end of the fallen serviceman’s life and represents the final tribute from a grateful nation. This scene, as honoring and touching as it may be, could fade as a distant memory for us all. …
Read MorePheasants Forever slate annual banquet
The Greene County Pheasants Forever chapter is hosting its annual banquet Friday, Nov. 5. Toast and boast begins at 5:30 pm in Clover Hall on the Greene County Fairgrounds in Jefferson. There will be live and silent auctions, raffles and more. A meal will be catered by Lidderdale Country Store. Persons who want more information can contact Kevin Devilbiss at…
Read MoreRSVP looking for volunteer pen pals
RSVP, in partnership with Greene County and Paton-Churdan elementary schools, has a Pen Pal project. Volunteers will be matched with students and the two will exchange letters once a month through May. Students have an opportunity to improve their handwriting, grammar, spelling, social skills and communication. The volunteer is rewarded with a chance to get to know and help an…
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