This Friday, May 26, is the inaugural National Poppy Day, as proclaimed by Congress. According to a press release from the American Legion auxiliary, when the American Legion family adopted the poppy as its memorial flower in the early 1920s, the blood-red icon became an enduring symbol of honor for the sacrifices of our veterans from the battlefields of France…
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Time to fish at Spring Lake
Crappies and bluegills are biting in small ponds and lakes across Iowa. Spring panfish fishing is a great opportunity to introduce beginners of all ages to fishing. Catching panfish is easy and fun. Greene County conservation director said Spring Lake has plenty of bluegills and easy shoreline access, making fishing easy for children.
Read MoreRed velvet cake for the Red Hat ladies
Students at the Ram Restaurant put in extra effort when the Red Hat ladies ate lunch there earlier this month. Rather than the dessert on the menu, the student chefs made red velvet cake. Pictured is teacher Donna Carhill serving the cake.
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Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net May 15, 2017 Rippey United Methodist Church: PO Box 286, 103 West Main St. Rippey, IA 50235. Pastor: Paul Burrow, Pastor Rosa Soto. Phone: 515-436-7731. Adult Sunday school at 9:30 am; worship at 11 am; THUG youth group at 6 pm. Every Tuesday, quilters at 9 am, coffee and fellowship…
Read MoreWailes earns rank of Eagle Scout
An Eagle Court of Honor was held last Sunday at the Elks lodge in Jefferson for Austin Wailes, 17, son of Andrea and Brett Wailes of Scranton. The Court of Honor was performed by members of Boy Scout Troop 534, with Austin’s younger brother Nathan Wailes as senior patrol leader.
Read MoreClay Ross named Friend of Education
Clay Ross was named May 3 as the 2017 Friend of Education by the Greene County Education Association. Clay Ross is very active in the Community Players of Greene County, and it was his assistance with student drama productions at the high school and middle school that prompted teacher Darren Jackson to nominate him for the award.
Read MoreCyclone football players visit P-C
Last Thursday a pair of Iowa State University football players Noah Juergensen left, (Paton-Churdan class of 2016) and Daric Whipple (right, Greene County class of 2016) visited several classes at P-C to read to the students and discuss the importance of good character, hard work, and academics.
Read MorePeregrine falcons building on nesting successes
DES MOINES – Peregrine falcons have increased their presence in Iowa, with peregrine partners and volunteers now reporting 20 peregrine falcon territories in the state. One of Iowa’s newest nest sites, or eyries, is at the Dubuque County courthouse. This falcon pair can be observed via web cam provided by the Dubuque County conservation board at www.mystar106.com/dubuque-peregrine-falcon-camera/. Dubuque also has a…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net May 8, 2017 Rippey United Methodist Church: PO Box 286, 103 West Main St. Rippey, IA 50235. Pastor: Paul Burrow, Pastor Rosa Soto. Phone: 515-436-7731. Adult Sunday school at 9:30 am; worship at 11 am; THUG youth group at 6 pm. Every Tuesday, quilters at 9 am, coffee and fellowship…
Read MoreAbsolute Science at P-C Tuesday
The public is invited to a presentation of “Absolute Science” by Rick Eugene Brammer Tuesday, May 9, at 2:30 pm at the Paton-Churdan School. The educational and entertaining program is sponsored by the Churdan public library, the William Paton Public Library, Community State Bank and United Bank of Iowa, Churdan.
Read MoreP-C students meet Acton via Skype
Paton-Churdan middle school students had a morning Skype session with the owner and creator of Matchstick Marvels Museum, Pat Acton. Patrick Acton was born in Greene County and raised on his family’s farm near Rippey. After he graduated from the University of Northern Iowa in 1977, he moved to Gladbrook with his wife April, and soon began experimenting with matchstick…
Read MoreConservation poster winners told
Sisters Becca and Bailey Jo Anderson repeated as winners in the Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District’s annual poster contest. This year’s theme was “Healthy Soils Are Full of Life”. Becca, a Paton-Churdan third grader, won in the lower age division. Bailey Ho, a P-C sixth grader, won in the upper age division. Both Becca and Bailey Jo are…
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