~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…
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In 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.
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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.
Read MoreAnnual winter bird survey Dec. 14 -Jan. 5
The annual Christmas bird count is underway across Iowa with volunteers working with count coordinators from the Iowa Ornithologists Union to identify one day between Dec. 14 and Jan. 5 to count every bird – seen or heard – in their designated area.
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Dec. 12, 2017 Rippey public library: Join us for a Jingle Mingle on Wednesday, Dec. 13, from 2:30 to 3:30 pm. Hot cocoa and Christmas cookies will be served. Candy canes will be handed out and games will be played. Prizes will be given for the “ugliest” Christmas sweater worn and best awkward family photos.
Read MoreChristmas season in full swing with tree lighting
The Christmas season began in earnest Thursday evening when Santa Claus lit a community Christmas tree at the Thomas Jefferson Gardens and Welcome Center. High school carolers provided music and Sugar Plum dancers from Prairie Blue Creative Arts honored the tree with a dance. After the festivities at the tree, the Clauses talked with girls and boys at the top…
Read MoreQuilting group donates to Adopt-A-Family
The Piece Makers quilting group at Trinity Lutheran Church makes quilts year-round for Lutheran World Relief, using all donated fabric. This year the Piece Makers are sharing holiday quilts with New Opportunities and Adopt-A-Family to be included with a dozen of the Christmas food boxes.
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