The Paton-Churdan athletic teams made a clean sweep in academics this year, according to activities director Chris Petersen. Every Rocket athletic team – cross country, volleyball, boys basketball and girls basketball – achieved the Distinguished Academic award from the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union and the Iowa High School Athletic Association.
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Jump Rope for Heart a success
During the early weeks of February, students from Greene County Elementary and Intermediate Schools “jumped all over heart disease and stroke” by participating in the annual Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser.
Read MoreSTEM-to-Go kits make science fun anywhere
STEM-to-Go kits are easy, educational activity kits available now through Greene County Extension. This free resource is perfect for 4-H members, individuals, classrooms, homeschoolers, and community groups. Kayla Hyett, Youth & 4-H coordinator, has six kits ready for use.
Read MoreRoast beef dinner in Churdan April 2
Members of the Churdan United Methodist Church will serve their annual roast beef dinner next Sunday, April 2, with serving from 11 am to 1:30 pm at the church.
Read MoreAdults invited to remember their prom
Adults of every age are invited to celebrate their prom memories at “A Dance to Remember Your Prom” with the decorations o the high school’s New York City themed prom.
Read MoreAccelerated gov’t students raise $1,050 for Helping Tiny Hands
A trio of Greene County High School students were recently recognized for efforts they undertook to raise money for Holding Tiny Hands, a parent group dedicated to supporting families with newborns in the neonatal intensive care unit at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines.
Read More4th of July weekend campsite reservations open Friday
Campers eager to reserve spots for the Fourth of July weekend should mark March 31 on their calendars, when reservations for a Friday arrival open. Campers can make reservations for sites three months ahead of their first night’s stay.
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net March 20, 2017 Reminder: Soup Lunch fundraiser for the library Saturday, March 25, from 11 am to 1 pm at the Rippey public library. A free will donation will be accepted with all proceeds helping to fund the library and the summer reading program.
Read MoreSpring out of bed Monday morning
NOAA says we may have a warmer than normal spring For those who think spring is the best time in Iowa, Monday morning, March 20, at 5:28 (Central time), is a time to utter a “Hooray!” Spring will officially be here.
Read MoreChurdan library serving lunch Thursday
The Churdan library board and staff will serve a potato bar and sandwich luncheon Thursday, March 23, from 11 am to 1 pm at the Churdan Community Room. The menu includes baked potatoes with all the trimmings, maid-rites and desserts. A free will donation will be accepted with all proceeds going to general operating expenses.
Read MoreA trip to the circus and a rodeo on tap at JPRD
The Jefferson park and recreation department is planning a circus (sort of) and a rodeo (sort of). JPRD will once again send a bus to the Shrine Circus Saturday, March 25. Persons of all ages are invited. Shriners are providing free tickets for everyone on the bus and the bus is free to ride.
Read More4-H hoops tourney another “W” for all
There was Hoops Hysteria galore at the Scranton Community Center on Sunday, March 12. 4-H members and leaders, as well as many relatives, friends and spectators enjoyed friendly games, with often hysterical antics on the court. It was the scene of the annual Greene County 4-H basketball tournament, hosted by Greenbrier 4-H club.
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