The Churdan public library has received a $2,500 donation from America’s Farmers Grow Communities, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund and directed by a local farmer who prefers to remain anonymous of Greene County.
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’70s theme for elementary program
Flower Power, tie-dye, lava lamps, peace signs and bell bottoms were part of the fun when Greene County first, second and third graders entertained their parents and grandparents with songs and “moves” from the 1970s Thursday at the middle school gym.
Read MoreParents of next year’s freshmen invited to info session
Parents of Greene County eighth graders are encouraged to attend an informational parent meeting Tuesday, March 29, from 6:30 to 7:30 pm at the high school auditorium. The meeting is intended to answer parents’ questions and provide information to help students have a smooth first year in high school, a spokesperson said.
Read MoreWinter ends with lower costs for Alliant customers
Heating bills were lower this year than last Alliant Energy natural gas customers saved an average of $110 when heating their homes this winter, compared to last winter. The savings came from two major factors: the low price for natural gas and the lower usage for natural gas.
Read MoreMother Son Date Night features plenty of fun
About 75 boys, moms and grandmas enjoyed the Mother Son Date Night hosted by the Jefferson park and recreation department Friday evening at the Greene County Community Center. After most boys’ favorite meal – pizza – the group played enough bingo for every boy to win a prize.
Read MoreWranglers have their time at the rec center
Cowboys and cowgirls took over the Greene County Community Center Saturday morning for the Rowdy Rodeo Wranglers program. After decorating their own stick horses, the eager wranglers did some barrel racing around chairs and even got to sit in a saddle and try their hand at calf roping. “Make some noise. Give those horses some giddyap,” JPRD director Vicky Lautner…
Read MoreIt’s an early spring…. really
Until Friday, Iowans enjoyed what we called an “early spring.” Aha! Mother Nature has a sense of humor, delivering snow on the first official day of spring. It really has been an early spring, though. The spring equinox usually happens March 20 or 21. LiveScience.com explains that the spring equinox, the first day of spring, was March 20 at 12:30…
Read MoreWeather ending March 17
Jefferson received .36 inch of precipitation, all as rain, from March 12 through 6 am March 17. Volunteer weather observer John Beltz reported a high temperature of 71 degrees and a low temperature of 34 degrees. This is the last weather data provided by Beltz, who served the National Weather Service and area residents as a volunteer weather observer for…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net March 14, 2016 News in and around Rippey: Nina Mount will be 99! Nina Mount, the oldest Rippey United Methodist Church member, will celebrate her 99th birthday on March 29, 2016. Nina’s daughter, Margaret Mount Rees, shared some Nina stories.
Read MoreBeta Tau Delta donates to Greene Co Schools
A $1,000 contribution was presented to the Greene County Community School District by Beta Tau Delta. Joan Lang (right) presented the check on behalf of the organization to Emily Gannon, Safe Schools coordinator for the school district. “Some of the money will be used to purchase head lice kits to be sent home with students whose families would struggle to…
Read MoreElementary program this Thursday
Students in grades 1-3 at Greene County Elementary will present their spring music and movement program this Thursday, March 17, at 1:30 pm and 7 pm in the middle school gym. The theme for this year’s program is “The 70s.” The public is welcome.
Read MoreLamb Producers banquet is next Saturday
The Greene County Lamb Producers will hold their annual banquet Saturday, March 19, at Clover Hall on the Greene County Fairgrounds. The dinner, which will include several lamb entrees, will begin at 6:30 pm. All 2015 sheep exhibitors will be recognized, door prizes will be awarded, and a fundraising auction promises entertainment and fun.
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