The public is invited to view the house at 1080 240th St, two miles west of Jefferson on County Road E-53, at an open house Wednesday, June 1, from 5 to 7 pm. Much of the construction of the house was done by students in the Greene County High School construction class. The house was built in partnership with owners…
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The ocean comes to Jefferson
A colorful mural reminiscent of an ocean beach will remind people at the Jefferson municipal pool that Greene County has talented art students. Updates to the concession stand are among several improvements at the pool, all paid for with funds received by the city of Jefferson from Wild Rose Casino.
Read MoreEight more added to the ranks of Bucket Fillers
The last two groups of Bucket Fillers at Greene County Elementary this school year have been announced. 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.
Read MoreFFA elects new officers
The Greene County chapter of FFA recently elected officers for 2016-17.
Read MoreWeather data, week ending May 27
Jefferson received .9 inch of rain in an overnight storm Thursday and Friday, and winds that reached 55 mph according to KCCI’s SchoolNet 8 took down some limbs and scattered yards with debris. Rain for the week totaled 1.48 inches. High temperature for the week that ended May 27 was 86 degrees. Low temperature was 52 degrees.
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net May 23, 2016 The annual Rippey alumni party will be Saturday, May 28, at noon. The meal will be cooked and served by Chef Kevin and his crew of willing helpers! Please call Mary Ann Miller at 1-515-465-2449 for reservations by May 23. The check to Kevin Hick for the…
Read MoreCongratulations, graduates
Greene County and Paton-Churdan are both holding commencement exercises this afternoon at 2 pm. Greene County commencement will be at Greene County Middle School; Paton-Churdan commencement will be at the school in Churdan. Both schools started what may be a new tradition – a Senior Walk. Wearing their caps and gowns, the graduates walked through school hallways retracing the steps…
Read MoreJefferson couple to Odyssey of the Mind World Finals
Jerry and Hollie Roberts of Jefferson have been named to positions for Odyssey of the Mind World Finals. Iowa State University is hosting the international gathering May 25-28 in Ames. Both Jerry and Hollie are on the Iowa board of directors.
Read MoreStudents earn ribbons for woodworking
A trio of Greene County woodworking students competed at the South East Polk Expo May 13. Sophomore Charles Gunn and juniors Collin Kirkland and George Zito each earned an “Outstanding” rating in complexity of project and quality of workmanship, an overall rating of “Outstanding” in their division and each earned second place in Division III – material processing in woodworking.
Read MorePancakes at Spring Lake next Saturday
The Grand Junction Lions Club will serve its annual Memorial weekend picnic next Saturday, May 28, at the lakeside shelter house at Spring Lake Park. Serving will be from 7 to 10 am. Area residents as well as those camping at the park are invited.
Read MoreHam balls Memorial Day in Grand Junction
All are invited to a ham ball dinner Memorial Day, May 30, at the First Presbyterian Church in Grand Junction. Serving will be from 11 am to 1 pm. The menu includes ham balls, cheesy potatoes, sweet corn, a salad bar, beverages and pie. Tickets are $9 for adults and $5 for children 12 and younger. Carry-outs will be available.
Read MoreA rural/caper/drone
~by Ehjude! (Editor’s note: The following is shared by Judy Tomenga, using her writer’s name Ehjude!. Judy is a rural Greene County resident) First of all, remember where we live…….out in the middle of NO WHERE! Sunday morning as we prepared to leave for town to do our Sunday things, we noticed way back at the southeast side of the…
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