(Editor’s note: While the Relay for Life is the most visible of the American Cancer Society’s efforts, the ACS works year-round to raise awareness of cancer. Watch GreeneCountyNewsOnline for monthly informational articles provided by the ACS.) While there is no way to prevent cancer completely, there are things you can do to lower your risk. These are basic guidelines that…
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Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Sept. 19, 2016 Funeral notice: Hastings Funeral Home in Perry is in charge of arrangements for Leon McDowell, 83, of Perry. Leon died Sept. 17 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. Visitation will be after 1 pm Wednesday with family present at 4 and a Masonic service at…
Read MoreVARCEIS recognizes final charter member
When the VARCEIS Club hosted its annual salad luncheon in Scranton on Sept. 8, special recognition was given to Roberta Henning of Jefferson. Mrs Henning is the final charter member of the charitable organization that began 67 years ago in 1949, using the first letter of the charter members’ names for the club name. While the original intent of the organization…
Read MoreScouts selling popcorn as annual fundraiser
Cub Scout Pack 534 and Boy Scout Troop 534 have begun their annual popcorn sales fundraiser. Boys will be selling a variety of sweet and salty Iowa-grown Uncle Bade’s popcorn until Oct. 23. Money raised will help provide opportunities for boys to attend camps and participate in fun, educational activities that will encourage them to become exceptional young men.
Read MoreRegister now for Cartober Fest 2016
Early registrations are now being taken for Cartober Fest 2016, hosted by the Rippey public library as part of the Rippey Fall Festival. Cartober Fest will be Saturday, Oct. 29, from 2 to 5 pm. Check-in will start at 12 pm. All cars, trucks, tractors and motorcycles are welcome.
Read More4-H news
Hardin Happy Husters: The regular monthly meeting of the Hardin Happy Hustlers was held on Sunday, Sept. 11, at the Extension office in Jefferson. There were 16 members present. Discussion was held about the 2016 Greene County Fair, the upcoming awards day in October and re-enrollment for the coming year.
Read MoreWeather data, week ending Sept. 16
Jefferson received 2.21 inches of rain during the week that ended Sept. 16, with most of it falling Thursday night into Friday morning. According to KCCI’s SchoolNet 8 weather station at Greene County High School, the high temperature for the week was 86 degrees and the low temperature was 54 degrees.
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Sept. 12, 2016 Rippey Lions Club: The next Rippey Lions Club meeting will be on Thursday, Sept. 15, at the Rippey United Methodist Church. Community members are invited to the program at 7:45 with Ellen Johnston sharing about her experiences living and teaching in Taiwan, Nigeria and other countries. For more information about the Rippey Lions Club, contact Nancy Hanaman,…
Read MoreCentury Farms honored at State Fair
The list of Century Farms in Greene County grew by eight when Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey recognized Century and Heritage Farm families during a ceremony at the State Fair. To qualify, a family must have owned at least 40 acres for 100 years or more in the case of Century Farms and 150 years or more for a Heritage…
Read MoreGreene Co HS tells homecoming plans
The Greene County High School homecoming queen and king will be crowned Friday afternoon, Sept. 23, on the courthouse steps. The student council has announced plans for the 2017 homecoming. Most activities will be the week of Sept. 18, although the homecoming court will be announced this Tuesday, Sept. 13.
Read MoreCounty 4-H members earn ribbons at State Fair
Kayla Hyett, county youth and 4-H coordinator for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach has released results of judging of Greene County 4-H members exhibits at the Iowa State Fair. The exhibits at the State Fair were selected in judging at the Greene County Fair in July. Selection for the communications events at the State Fair was done in June.
Read MoreNew HVAC at rec center
After several months of persnickety heating and cooling at the Greene County Community Center, Durlam Electric will replace three of the four original (1999) HVAC units this week. The three units were delivered Wednesday. They’ll be hoisted up to the room after the existing units are disconnected and lowered.
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