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…
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Pierson 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.
Read More4-H news
Hardin Happy Hustlers: The monthly meeting of the Hardin Happy Hustlers was held Dec. 4 at the Extension office in Jefferson. There were 16 members present. Gabe Ebersole led the club in the 4-H pledge, and Jared Marshall gave the treasurer’s report. Old business included officer training in Boone on Dec. 2, which was at the Boone County Extension office…
Read MoreCommunity Lamb Barn project sign-up still open
Greene County 4-H members still have time to enroll in the 2017 Community Lamb Barn project. The goal of the Greene County Community Lamb Barn Project is to make market lambs available to Greene County youngsters who are interested in completing a livestock project but who don’t have facilities and/or financing to allow it. Any youth currently enrolled in 4-H…
Read MoreSummer-like fundraising lunch next Sunday
The public is invited to look forward to summer at a Sunday luncheon next Sunday, Jan. 22, at the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall in Jefferson. Serving will begin at 11:30 am. The menu is the same menu that’s been served on very hot August days at the Sweet Corn Festival in Russell Park – pulled pork sandwiches, cole…
Read MoreWatch for a new Christmas tree for 2017
Greene County auditor Jane Heun was among the shoppers looking for a bargain on an artificial Christmas tree after the holidays She was able to purchase a new tree for the courthouse rotunda in an after-Christmas sale priced at $2,000, reduced from $3,600. The tree arrived last week in five boxes; free shipping was part of the sale.
Read MoreDonated food = batteries at Jefferson Hearing Center
Wearers of hearing aides had an opportunity to replenish their supply of batteries and help Manna Ministries food pantry replenish its food stock. Jefferson Hearing Center recently traded batteries for donations of non-perishable items for the food pantry. Pictured with the donated items are Beth Rasmussen (left), officer manager at Jefferson Hearing Center, and Marie Carman, a Manna Ministries volunteer.
Read MoreMore Bucket Fillers named
Bucket Fillers at Greene County Elementary for the months of October and November were named before the Christmas break. 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. Bucket Fillers for October were (from left) Ryan Brogotti, Logan Winebrenner, Brennan Jacobs and…
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