Animal Protection and Education (APE) will host a reduced-cost vaccine clinic Saturday, Oct. 28, from 8 am to noon at the Grand Junction Community Center.
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Tim Buenz recognized for leadership by peers
Greene County Community Schools director of technology Tim Buenz was recently presented with the Iowa Technology & Education Connection (ITEC) Local Leadership Award at the annual ITEC Conference in Des Moines. Buenz is starting his 31st year in education in Jefferson. He began his career after graduating from Wayne State, NE, as an industrial technology teacher and coach in the Jefferson…
Read MoreHalloween dance next Sunday
All are invited to a Halloween dance Sunday, Oct. 29, from 2 to 4 pm at the Elks lodge in Jefferson. Costumes are optional. DJ Pat Greenley of Perry will provide music. The dance is hosted by the Raccoon Valley Aktion Club. Tickets are available at $1 each from Aktion Club members or at the door.
Read More‘Coffee with Carl’ Wednesday in Grand Junction
Greene County Medical Center CEO Carl Behne invites the public to join him for “Coffee with Carl” Wednesday, Oct. 25, from 9 to 10 am at the Grand Junction Community Center. Area residents are encouraged to attend the informal event for coffee and donuts. Behne will share some brief insights on the healthcare landscape and then discuss issues specifically impacting…
Read MoreFFA has petting zoo at Deal’s Fall Festival
Last weekend during the Deal’s Orchard Fall Festival the Greene County FFA chapter sponsored a petting zoo for attendees. Animals in the zoo that children were able to pet included baby lambs and a goat, a miniature pony and donkey, a llama, Dexter bull, and two full sized sheep.
Read MoreBusy summer at Greene Co Early Learning Center
Summer was a busy time at the Greene County Early Learning Center (GCELC). When school is not in session, the number of children age 3-12 enrolled at the center is approximately 50. During the summer months, GCELC teachers planned numerous field trips and activities for the children. Many of these organized events are not free. The lower income families and…
Read MoreIowa DNR says, ‘Let’s go hunting’
The Iowa DNR launched a new campaign last week called “Let’s Go Hunting” to encourage more people to either try hunting, to get back into hunting, or for passionate hunters to share their favorite pastime with a beginner.
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Rippey News Oct. 17, 2017 Please send your news to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Rippey Lions Club – The Rippey Lions Club shared a potluck meal at its recent meeting coordinated by Rachel Sacco. During the business meeting members discussed plans to plant a tree in Rippey to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Lions International. Mark Devilbiss and Dale Hanaman…
Read MoreGreene Co middle school musicians excel
The music department at Greene County middle school shares three pieces of good news. The 5/6 grade choir students had a special opportunity Sunday, Oct. 8, performing for an audience of more than 1,000 people at the Iowa Wild hockey game at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
Read MoreHalloween fun in Jefferson Oct. 26
Parents and children should mark their calendars with the annual Halloween extravaganza in Jefferson on Thursday, Oct. 26. Greene County Chamber and Tourism, the Jefferson park and recreation department and the Jefferson public library come together to celebrate with the community the Halloween fun event.
Read MoreJohn Deere Foundation donates to Habitat
According to Heart of Iowa Habitat for Humanity associate director Jeff Lamoureux, the John Deere Foundation has shown that the company’s tagline, “Nothing runs like a Deere,” could also be “No one gives like a Deere.”
Read MoreThe ‘Yerson Effect’ comes to Greene Co HS
October is Bullying Prevention month, and at Greene County High School teachers have been wearing unique neck ties every day during the month to raise awareness. Staff thanked sophomore Yerson Salvin for creating the “Yerson Effect.” Anyone who has “unique ties” at home or in Grandpa’s closet is invited to drop them off at the high school office. “We will…
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