Chasity Derry of Bagley has been awarded a $1,000 scholarship from Greene County Soil & Water Conservation Club; a $500 scholarship from the Greene County Soil & Water Conservation District; and a $500 scholarship from the Greene County Environmental Habitat Corp.
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Registration open for themed 4-H summer camps
~by Jacqueline Luckstead, ISU Extension & Outreach AMES, Iowa — Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is offering several themed 4-H summer camps. These three- to six-day camp experiences offer Iowa youth the opportunity to meet other students from around the state who share their interests, while experiencing a high quality educational program.
Read More4-H hoops tournament Sunday
The Junction Food Producers will defend their title at the annual 4-H basketball tournament Sunday, March 10, from 1 to 5:30 pm at the Scranton Community Center. Last year they topped the team from the Cedar Highland club in the championship game.
Read MoreSpirit Team raising funds for Relay for Life
The Greene County Spirit Team has raised $940 for Relay for Life, and the girls may not be finished fundraising. All fall and winter Ram cheerleaders comprise the team. They held bake sales and earmarked a portion of the proceeds from the 2016 jersey auction for Relay for Life, team sponsor Deb Marquardt said.
Read MoreLions Club pancake supper Monday
The Jefferson Lions Club will serve its annual pancake supper Monday, March 13, from 5 to 7 pm at the Elks lodge. Take-outs will be available. Tickets are $6 for adults and $3 for children younger than 12. They’ll be available at the door.
Read MoreCooking class, soccer and track on the docket for JPRD
Young cooks are invited to learn new skills and how to make delicious and nutritious food at Chef 4 a Day at the Greene County Community Center. A dietician or chef from the Jefferson Hy-Vee will lead the fun class Tuesday and Thursday, March 14 and 16.
Read MoreJefferson Matters tells award nominees
For 31 years, Main Street Iowa has annually presented awards honoring outstanding accomplishments, activities, and people making a difference in Main Street districts across the state.
Read MoreSet your clock ahead and check your smoke detector
Daylight saving time began at 2 am Sunday. The trade off for losing an hour of sleep is an extra hour of daylight at the end of the day. According to the American Red Cross, there’s more. “When you turn your clocks ahead this weekend, it’s a great time to also test your smoke alarms,” said Leslie Schaffer, regional executive…
Read MoreJanuary Bucket Fillers named
Bucket Fillers at Greene County Elementary for January are (from left) Mia Russell, Reagan Grow, Lucas Daniel and Nora Reedy. The Bucket Fillers program recognizes children who share love and happiness. They’re nominated for the award by adults in the school, with selection done by a committee. Lori Subbert, manager of the Jefferson Hy-Vee, sponsor of the Bucket Filler program at…
Read MoreVolunteer weather observers needed in Greene County
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship’s State Climatology Office and the National Weather Service are recruiting volunteer precipitation observers across Iowa to participate in the Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow network, known as “CoCoRaHS” (pronounced “KO-ko-rozz”).
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson March 6, 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 at 10…
Read MoreJefferson’s square named on list of 10 to visit
Jefferson’s historic square was recently named on a list compiled by Travel Iowa of 10 historic downtown squares to visit for shopping, history and dining. The accompanying photo is a GreeneCountyNewsOnline photo shared with the Bell Tower Community Foundation as a fundraiser. Also listed are Winterset, Centerville, Fairfield, Oskaloosa, Mason City, Eldora, Pella, Williamsburg and Washington. Click here to see…
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