Greene County Elementary students ended the 2017 portion of the school year with the fifth annual Jingle Read. Every student in grades K-4 was able to pick out a book to read and keep in a RAM Reader distribution. Families began arriving at about 2 pm, with staff estimating that more than 250 parents, grandparents and friends came to read…
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Winners told in fifth grade essay contest
A trio of fifth graders were honored Dec. 21 as winners in American Legion Post 11’s essay contest. The topic of the annual contest is “What the Flag Means to Me.” The winners were announced Dec. 21 in front of the entire class.
Read MoreBeta Tau Delta donates to Guest Reader program
In its ongoing celebration of 100 years of supporting the children of Greene County, Beta Tau Delta recently made a contribution to the Jefferson children’s library Guest Reader program. Terry Clark, assistant director and children’s librarian (pictured, left), accepted the contribution presented by Beta Tau Delta treasurer Anita Van Horn.
Read MoreWinners told in third Chamber drawing
Winners of gift certificates in the third and final drawing in the Wrap Up Christmas in Jefferson drawing have been named. The drawing was coordinated by Greene County Chamber & Tourism’s promotions committee.
Read MoreBe on the lookout for snowy owls this holiday season
~by Adam Janke, ISU Extension wildlife specialist AMES – Despite what can feel like Arctic weather sweeping into Iowa during the winter, the state still finds itself a long way from the Arctic tundra. So it would be surprising to find Arctic tundra wildlife soaring over Iowa’s picked corn fields or perching on the state’s telephone poles. But this winter…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send your news to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net December 18, 2017 Rippey library Christmas party – Those who attended the “Jingle and Mingle” party at the library on Dec. 13 enjoyed the Christmas atmosphere. The community room was decorated and there were plenty of goodies to eat. The young people who took part in the games and contests provided…
Read MorePaton-Churdan, John Deere partner for ARC
Students and staff at Paton-Churdan schools and employees at John Deere in Paton partnered in the Caring Christmas collection for the Greene County Christian Action Resource Center. All donations of food and personal care items will be distributed to persons in need in the county.
Read MoreConstruction class project moving along
The students in the construction class at Greene County High School met their goal of having this year’s class project, a 1,280-square-foot house on E. Wilcox Way entirely enclosed before cold weather.
Read MoreWinners named in Chamber drawing
Winners of gift certificates have been named in the second Hometown Christmas drawing. Winners of the drawing held Dec. 11 are Don Yepsen of Jefferson, who registered at Royal Jewelers, Kris McPherson of Jefferson, who registered at Addie’s, and Trisha Emery, who registered at Don’s Ace Hardware.
Read MoreMiddle schoolers have food drive
The Greene County Middle School student council conducted a food drive Dec. 7-15 and collected 395 items for the Greene County Christian Action Resource Center food pantry. They delivered the items to the ARC the same day. The students and student council advisor Betsey Wiederin thank all who helped with the food drive.
Read MoreStudents help at Nativity Festival
High school students demonstrated collaboration last Sunday when members of the Interact Club at the Greene County chapter of National Honor Society worked with Habitat for Humanity at the annual Nativity Festival. Students greeted attendees and later helped serve the soup that followed a community concert.
Read More4-H news
The monthly meeting on the Hardin Happy Hustlers was held Nov. 12 in Clover Hall at the Greene County fairgrounds, with the annual family potluck. Twenty members and their guests were present.
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