FFA members across Iowa celebrated success when they gathered for the 95th Iowa FFA Leadership Conference on April 16-18 at Iowa State University’s Hilton Coliseum in Ames. The Iowa FFA State Leadership Conference is one the largest of its kind in the National FFA Organization. The annual conference provides agricultural education students the opportunity to participate in leadership and career development event…
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Rotary supports children’s literacy
The Rotary Club of Jefferson recently provided books to Greene County children in a pair of projects. Club members were at Toddler Fest April 22 in Jefferson, where they read “campfire stories” to children and gave books to every child. Sixty-nine children ages 2-5 selected a new book from a wide variety of favorite children’s titles. The Rotary Club of…
Read MoreBird feeding 101 – Attracting birds and maintaining feeders
~by Anna Buckardt Thomas, Iowa DNR avian ecologist Bird feeding is among the most popular pastimes in the country, enjoyed by an estimated 57 million people who spend roughly $4 billion annually on seed, baths and feeders, books and binoculars. Whether attached to decks, hanging in the backyard or off the front porch, Iowans enjoy watching birds come and go…
Read MoreMedical center receives inaugural workplace safety award
Representatives from Greene County Medical Center traveled to Des Moines April 18 to receive the first Spotlight Safety Award from Assured Partners and Iowa Hospital Association (IHA) ServiShare Service for implementation of a program to address workplace violence. “Greene County Medical Center has gone to great lengths to research, design and implement a robust workplace violence prevention program,” said Elizabeth…
Read MoreMedical center thanks volunteers
The week of April 16 through April 22 is a time set aside to honor the many volunteers who impact all our lives. “We are fortunate that here at Greene County Medical Center, the list of honorees is extensive, encompassing the Medical Center and Foundation boards, our Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP), Auxiliary and Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)…
Read MoreGrCo HS tells second trimester honor rolls
Greene County High School has announced its honor rolls for the second trimester of the 2022-23 school year. Students named to the high honor roll earned a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. High honor roll students include Freshmen: Breanna Ades, Aden Bardole, Natalee Baugh, Ebyn Carstens, Teagan Chisholm, Alivia Cornell, Bailey Fagerlind, Addison Gannon, William Graham, Kaitlyn Halterman,…
Read MorePlan your spring wildflower walk with new bloom report
Iowans are invited to experience the best of Iowa’s spring season with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) new weekly woodland wildflower bloom report. Iowa’s woodlands come to life with patches of color in early spring as native wildflowers start to bloom. Looking for wildflowers can be a fun, unique spring activity for kids and is a great way…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
April 2, 2023 Rippey Community Easter Egg Hunt – Friends of Rippey are hosting the Easter Bunny at the library on Saturday at 10 am. He will have placed eggs throughout the library lawn, but in case of rain, the hunt will be in the library and community room. A time for lunch with the Bunny will follow the hunt,…
Read MoreState treasurer has free materials for Financial Literacy Month
April is Financial Literacy Month, and state treasurer Roby Smith encourages all Iowans to strengthen their financial literacy skills. “No matter how old or young one may be, there’s always something to learn to enhance our financial well-being. I am excited to provide resources to assist in growing understanding about budgeting, saving and spending,” Smith stated. As part of the…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
March 29, 2023 Rippey Library Library Hours: Monday thru Friday; 2 – 5pmStorytime at 4pm: Storytime Crafts available all weekTuesday, March 28: SpaceTeen Programs at 4pm: Wednesday, March 29: Scavenger HuntAdult Events at 3pm: Thursday, March 30: Easter CraftsRippey Community Easter Egg Hunt – The Rippey Easter Egg Hunt will be held Saturday April 8, at 10 am at the…
Read MoreKiwanis provides bike helmets to fourth graders
Greene County fourth graders all received new bike helmets last week courtesy of the Jefferson Kiwanis Club. Bicycle safety is part of phys. ed teacher Sean Thompsons curriculum, with bicycles available for riding during recess. Every May the school holds a Bike to School Day, as well. The Kiwanis Club in cooperation with Des Moines Unity Point/Blank Children’s Hospital’s bike…
Read MoreGrCo art students collaborate with Des Moines students on chalk mural
High school art students from Greene County Community School District and Des Moines Public Schools Central Campus (DMPSCC) were invited to the Landus Des Moines Connector to participate in a collaborative project in the Innovation Center, in downtown Des Moines. Greene County art teacher Sarah Stott collaborated virtually with the graphic design instructor from DMPS and their classes over a…
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