The cold of winter can be a special time to create family memories at the annual Classics Week at the Sierra Community Theatre in Jefferson. Featured movies include family favorites “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,” one of Gene Wilder’s best-known movies, Monday and Tuesday; and Steven Spielberg’s “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial,” Wednesday and Thursday. “Casablanca,” starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid…
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Century, Heritage Farm owners encouraged to apply
DES MOINES –Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey encourages eligible farm owners to apply for the 2017 Century and Heritage Farm Program. The program is sponsored by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation and recognizes families that have owned their farm for 100 years in the case of Century Farms and 150…
Read MoreChickadee Check-off makes it easy to support Fish & Wildlife Fund
Last year, roughly 7,500 out of 1.6 million Iowa taxpayers helped boost wildlife conservation with donations to the Fish and Wildlife Fund on their state tax form. Despite a steady increase in the total number of returns since 2009, this amount has stayed roughly the same since 2010, with only small fluctuations.
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Jan. 25, 2017 The Rippey United Methodist Church will host a Cabin Fever Family Fun Night Saturday, Jan. 28, at 5 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Hot dogs and maid rites will be provided. Bring snacks to share. Family games for all ages will be available. Everyone is welcome to…
Read MoreStained glass dome work begins
The daylight is different in the courthouse now that work is under way on the restoration of the large stained glass dome over the rotunda. A three-man crew from The Stained Glass Store of Des Moines started dismantling the dome last week. They’re accessing the dome through the attic, removing large panels and then taking them to Des Moines. They’ll…
Read MorePancake supper next Saturday
The Veterans of Foreign Wars, VFW auxiliary and the American Legion will serve a pancake supper Saturday, Jan. 28, from 4:30 to 6:30 pm at the VFW hall, 109 N. Chestnut St, in Jefferson. The three veterans groups will serve pancakes, eggs and sausage along with orange juice and coffee. Free will donations will be accepted.
Read MoreNeal highlights reading activities
Greene County Schools reading specialist Julie Neal provided the following brief narratives focusing on examples of activities students are involved in to grow their reading skills. Free Books for Students: Before winter break, kindergarten through third grade students were provided the opportunity to pick out a book to take home at no cost to them. The funds to provide these…
Read MorePierson wins community center membership
Jeanette Pierson of Jefferson was the winner of an individual membership to the Greene County Community Center in a drawing held as part of the Jefferson park and recreation department’s free weekend Jan. 7-8. She is pictured with JPRD assistant director Sean Ostendorf. JPRD staff thanked everyone who visited the community center during the free weekend and everyone who donated non-perishable…
Read MoreSTEM Week for Greene County third graders
Third graders at Greene County Elementary School will participate in a STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) project this coming week. During their normally scheduled library time, students will be able to explore, experiment, and design various projects using materials purchased through the school’s fall Scholastic book fair.
Read MoreFFA chapter to New Hampton; tells upcoming events
Eight Greene County FFA members and their advisor Katie Akers traveled to New Hampton Jan. 12 for a presentation by Temple Grandin followed by book signings. The Temple Grandin Experience was hosted by the New Hampton FFA Chapter. Grandin spoke about her experiences as a child growing up with autism and how it affected her life and how it helped…
Read MoreNew website for American Cancer Society, and good news about cancer rates
The American Cancer Society rolled out a new look for its website www.cancer.org this week. The easy to navigate website, which has more than 1 million visits annually, according to the ACS, provides a myriad of timely information to help not only cancer patients and survivors, but to promote a healthier lifestyle for all.
Read MoreTeachers hear from Iowa Teacher of the Year
English language arts teachers at Greene County Schools had a presentation during their Wednesday afternoon collaboration time by Scott Slechta, 2016 Iowa Teacher of the Year. His presentation discussed reading strategies that address the core and small group instruction.
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