Three lucky shoppers won gift certificates from Greene County Chamber members participating in the Hometown Christmas drawings. Winners of the drawing held Dec. 4 are (from right) Stacy Stream of Jefferson, who registered at Jefferson Family Chiropractic, Mary Pedersen of Jefferson, who registered at Country Blessings, Cindy Deal, representing the Chamber’s business promotions team,and Cindi Van Horn of Glidden, who…
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Middle school musicians to honor band
Greene County Middle School will be represented by four musicians in the Simpson College middle school honor band on the Indianola campus Jan. 16. The students will be able to play in a larger, more advanced band than their band at Greene County, and they’ll experience being on a college campus.
Read MoreGreene County inducts NHS members
The ranks of the National Honor Society at Greene County High School grew by 13 as new members were inducted Sunday, Nov. 12. Guest speaker at the ceremony was John Sawhill, a 2008 Jefferson-Scranton graduate and a member of NHS.
Read More2018 hunting, fishing licenses on sale Dec. 15
Iowans can start buying 2018 resident hunting, fishing and other licenses on Dec 15. Licenses purchased for 2017 expire on Jan. 10. The menu of license options includes the popular Outdoor Combo annual resident hunting/fishing/habitat combo license for $47; the Angler’s Special three-year fishing license for $53; and the Hunter’s Special three-year hunting license with habitat included for $86.
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Dec. 5, 2017 Rippey library – Librarian Shawneene Kenan invites residents to come 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 MorePremier Breakfast with Santa a big success
An estimated 300 children, parents and grandparents enjoyed Breakfast with Santa Saturday morning at the Greene County Community Center. Actually, everyone except Mr and Mrs Claus had time for the breakfast buffet, which was served by staff from the Jefferson Hy-Vee. Hy-Vee donated the buffet for children and others could buy breakfast. Hy-Vee also provided bakery cookies at a cookie…
Read MoreBeta Tau Delta supports children in need
Beta Tau Delta recently awarded a total of $2,000 to the Greene County elementary, middle and high schools, the Paton-Churdan school, and the Greene County school nurses for students in need. “We will be using the donations to purchase things to help make a child’s life better so they can be successful in school and in their lives,” said business…
Read More4-H, Kids with a Connection drive nets 500 books, board games
Last month Greene County Extension’s 4-H and Kids with a Connection programs teamed up with New Opportunities to hold their second annual Books and Board Games Drive. 4-H members, Kids with a Connection participants and community members donated their new or gently used books and boards games for New Opportunities to give out at Christmas time. More than 500 items…
Read MoreBlood drive in Jefferson Dec. 12
LifeServe Blood Center will hold a community blood drive Tuesday, Dec. 12, from 12:30 to 5:30 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson. “Show off your lifesaving habit with pride. Each and every donation earns a blood donor points they can use toward LifeServe clothes, gear and other rewards. New to the online store this winter is holiday socks for…
Read MoreTrivia Night Tuesday at the Elks lodge
The Jefferson public library and the Jefferson Elks lodge will host a Trivia Night Tuesday, Dec. 5, at 7 pm at the Elks lodge. Teams of up to four people will compete, with the top three teams winning prizes. Trivia Night is a family-friendly event for people of all ages.
Read MoreElderbridge thanks Shirley Clark
Shirley Clark (pictured, right) was thanked and congratulated on her retirement from the volunteer Elderbridge board after 17 years of service. The Elderbridge board is responsible for the Jefferson congregate meal site and the home-delivered meals sent out from there. A brief presentation was made prior to the Friday meal, which was attended not only by the “regulars,” but also…
Read MoreGreene Co Elementary tells Rams of the Month
Ram of the Month students at Greene County Elementary for November, pictured below with Hy-Vee store manager Lori Subbert, are (front, from left) Rylee Mowrer and Mara Weir; and (back, from left) Ava Coil, Rilynn Lowmiller, and Jack Banister. They demonstrate almost ALL of the time that Right Attitudes Make Success.
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