Mary Jo Springer (right) recently presented a check for $600 on behalf of Beta Tau Delta to the Webb House to assist with the costs of utilities. Accepting for the Webb House were (from left) Will Funcke, Brock Badger, Devin Villalobos, Jim North, and DJ Bumgardner.
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Public invited to see prom decorations and grand march
“There’s No Place Like Prom” The Greene County class of 2017 will host junior-senior prom with a theme “There’s No Place Like Prom” Saturday, April 9. The public is invited to view the Wizard of Oz decorations at the Wild Rose Event Center Saturday from 4 to 5 pm. This is free to all and allows pictures to be taken…
Read MoreAaron Thomas to speak in Jefferson April 16
Aaron Thomas, son of the late Ed Thomas, will speak Saturday, April 16, at 7 pm at First Presbyterian Church, 208 W State Street, Jefferson. In this incredible story of ordinary people being thrust into an extraordinary situation, Thomas shares his family’s journey of showing uncommon strength during the darkest of times. His father Ed Thomas was the high school…
Read MoreGreene Co MS tells honor students
Greene County Middle School held a student recognition assembly last Monday to recognize accomplishments from the second trimester of 2015-16. Below are some of the recognitions that were made:
Read MoreAuthor to speak at Churdan library
The Churdan public library will kick off National Library Week with a program that promises a trip back through time. Local author Darcy Dougherty Maulsby will share her book “Images of America: Calhoun County” Sunday, April 10, at 2:30 pm at the library.
Read MoreRoast beef dinner in Churdan
The United Methodist Church of Churdan will serve its annual roast beef dinner Sunday April 10, from 11 am to 1:30 pm at the church. The menu is a traditional Sunday dinner, served family style, of roast beef potatoes and gravy, home grown sweet corn, salad, rolls, a dessert bar and beverages.
Read MoreJump Rope/Hoops for Heart a success
During the early weeks of February, students from Greene County Elementary, Intermediate, and Middle Schools “jumped all over” heart disease and stroke by participating in the annual Jump Rope/Hoops for Heart fundraiser. Volunteer students from second through eighth grades participated in this year’s event, raising $12,776 for the American Heart Association.
Read More4-H news
Greenbrier 4-H Club: On Monday, March 14, the Greenbrier 4-H Club held its monthly meeting at the Greene County Extension office. Presentations were given by Justin Stream on baseball, Emma Halterman on horse jumps, Noble Hoyt with “How to Modify the Nerf Maverick”, Wade Wuebker on the meaning of the 4-H pledge, and Brock Wuebker on Iowa trivia.
Read MoreWeather, week ending April 1
Jefferson received .53 inches of rain during the week that ended Friday, April 1, at 11:59 pm. According to KCCI’s SchoolNet website, it rained four days in Jefferson. High temperature for the week was 70 degrees; low temperature was 30 degrees. Note: The National Weather Service is still looking for a volunteer weather reporter in Jefferson. For information, contact Brad…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net March 28, 2016 Upcoming events: The annual Lions Club father/son banquet is set for April 2 at the Rippey United Methodist Church. Doors open at 11:30 am with the meal at 12 noon. Entertainment following the meal will be Rick Fazel playing guitar and singing a variety of songs. As…
Read MoreSoup supper in Scranton April 2
The Scranton Community Betterment committee is hosting a soup supper next Saturday, April 2, from 5 to 7 pm at the Scranton Community Center. A free will donation will be accepted. For carry-outs or delivery in Scranton call 712-652-3344.
Read More4-H clubs have hoops tourney March 13
There was “hoops hysteria” at the Scranton Community Center on Sunday, March 13. 4-H members and leaders, as well as many relatives, friends and spectators enjoyed friendly games. It was the scene of the annual Greene County 4-H basketball tournament, hosted by Greenbrier 4-H Club.
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