A group of Greene County elementary teachers started their school day at 6:30 am on Wednesdays in April to make time for a study of the book “Transforming School Culture” by Anthony Muhammad. Through the book study, teachers learned a framework for understanding how school cultures operate and how staff can continue to grow relationships and create a positive atmosphere for all,…
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Soil & Water Conservation Week April 30 – May 7
DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey on Friday highlighted Soil and Water Conservation Week, which runs from April 30 to May 7. The week is an opportunity to recognize the important conservation practices placed on Iowa’s landscape and bring attention to the ongoing work by farmers, landowners and urban residents to protect the state’s soil and water resources.
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net April 24, 2017 Rippey library: Librarian Shawneene Kenan; phone: 515.436.7714; website: www.rippey.lib.ia.us; E-mail: rippeyli@windstream.net. HOURS: Monday 1-6 pm; Tuesday 2-6 pm; Wednesday 3-6 pm; Thursday 2-7 pm; Friday 3-6 pm.
Read MoreRelay for Life well-attended
More than 350 people attended the Relay for Life of Greene County Saturday, celebrating all who are surviving cancer, remembering those who died of cancer, and raising funds to fight back against cancer. As of the close of the Relay, $33,400 was raised for the American Cancer Society. That total will grow, as not all teams of the 18 teams have…
Read MoreFFA slates annual plant sale
The Greene County FFA Chapter is holding its annual plant sale Monday, May 1, and Tuesday, May 2, from 8:30 to 3 pm. The plant sale will be located on the north side of Greene County High School. A variety of plants annuals, perennials, herbs, and vegetables will be available.
Read More‘Matter of Balance’ starts May 1 at The Gardens
The Gardens in Jefferson will host “A Matter of Balance” with instructors from Greene County Medical Center public health. The public is welcome. The class is for anyone who is concerned about falls, is interested in improving their balance, flexibility and strength, has fallen in the past, or who has restricted activities because of concerns about falling.
Read MoreWeek of the Young Child, April 24-28
April 24-28 is Week of the Young Child (WOYC). Child Care Resource & Referral of Southwest Iowa asks southwest Iowa to come together for children. As part of this national celebration, local communities are honoring young children and all those who make a difference in children’s lives.
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Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net April 17, 2017 It was hard squeezing Easter news out of people for this week. Maybe next week. Otherwise, just another lazy, slow week in and around south west Washington Township.
Read MoreStudents shine at Spanish Quiz Bowl
Greene County Spanish students competed in the Spanish Quiz Bowl at Central College in Pella April 11. Spanish IV students placed first overall. Team members were (from left) Chase Juergensen, Marcelo Alarcon, teacher Amy Van der Meer holding the trophy, Michael Kennedy, Hannah Promes and Emily Heupel.
Read MoreDoes salad luncheon Wedesday
The Jefferson Does will host a spring salad luncheon Wednesday, April 19, from 11 am to 1 pm at the Elks lodge at 103 W. Harrison St, Jefferson. A wide variety of salads will be served. Tickets are available now from any Doe member or at the door. All are welcome.
Read MoreGreene Co Elementary names more Bucket Fillers
Bucket Fillers at Greene County Elementary for March are (from left) Dash Robinson, Mackenzie Wahl, Claire Cook and Brooklynne Kniffin.
Read MoreLive Healthy Iowa track meet is April 27
Registrations are being accepted now at the Greene County Community Center for the Live Healthy Iowa track meet, slated for Thursday, April 27, at Linduska Field (high school football field) in Jefferson.
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