~bv Diane Gibson The Super Bowl and the Souper Bowl have come and gone, both setting records this year. The Broncos won and Peyton Manning set a record by being the oldest quarterback to ever win. The people of Greene County won and the Presbyterians set an all-time record colleting $357.50 and 6,374 cans of soup. Yes – that’s right-…
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Grundon third place in district VFW essay contest
Andrea Grundon, a seventh grader at Greene County Middle School, has been recognized as having written the third place essay in the district VFW essay contest. Andrea’s essay was selected as the local chapter winner back in November. Her essay advanced to the district level competition, where she earned third place. She is pictured with Kenneth Arbuckle (left) and Don Ihnken (right).
Read MoreReminder: Presidents Day is Monday
All Greene County offices and Jefferson city offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 15, in observance of Presidents Day. In Jefferson, garbage pick-up will be on the holiday schedule, with all routes serviced one day later than usual. Water payments are due Feb. 16.
Read MoreWeather data, week ending Feb. 12
Jefferson received 2.1 inches of snow during the week ending Feb. 12 at 6 am, bringing the February total to 8.6 inches. Snow fell five days during the week. Volunteer weather observer John Beltz reports the snow equates to a total of .99 inch of precipitation this month. High temperature was 39 degrees and the low temperature was four degrees.
Read MoreChickadee Check-off continues to support wildlife conservation
Last year, roughly 7,500 out of a total 1.5 million Iowa taxpayers helped boost wildlife conservation with donations to the Fish and Wildlife Fund on their state tax form. This marks the first year in the last five where contributions and the number of contributors to the Fish and Wildlife fund have gone down. Donations to all the state tax…
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Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Feb. 8, 2016 Rippey community events: Team Velda will host a soup supper Saturday, Feb. 13, with serving from 4:30 to 7 pm at the Rippey Community Center. A free will donation will be accepted for a variety of soups, bars, cookies, relishes and beverages. This event will jump start…
Read MoreElementary Bucket Fillers told
Bucket Fillers at Greene County Elementary have been announced for December and January. 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. Bucket Fillers for December were Rylie Mowrer, Haley Kokenge, Britleigh Hamann, and Grant Miller.
Read MoreAn Artist Morning at Skeeter Creek
Skeeter Creek Fabricators in Jefferson will host Nancita Wernett of Guthrie Center to speak about her artwork on Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 10 am. The event is free and everyone is invited to attend. Wernett is a sculptor and painter and has her artwork for sale in Skeeter Creek.
Read MoreValentine’s Day breakfast in Churdan
Churdan area residents can eat breakfast “out” without leaving town Sunday, Feb. 14. The staff and board of the Churdan public library will host a Valentine’s Day breakfast from 9 am to 1 pm at the Churdan Community Room. The menu includes scrambled eggs, pancakes, sausage, rolls and beverages. A free will donation will be accepted with all proceeds going to…
Read MoreSWCD donates print to GJ Community Center
Greene Soil and Water Conservation District commissioner Jean Finch (left) and conservation assistant Amber Kenan (center) presented Grand Junction mayor David Kersey with a wildlife print at the open house of the Grand Junction Community Center Jan. 30. The SWCD congratulates the city of Grand Junction on its beautiful new facility.
Read MoreStudents: Drawings wanted for ‘From the Farm to You’ calendar
DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey encourages students from Iowa to consider submitting artwork to be considered for inclusion in the “From the Farm to You” calendar. The calendars are distributed by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship at the Iowa State Fair and include artwork that emphasizes the connection between the production of Iowa’s…
Read MoreWeather data, week ending Feb. 5
Mother Nature softened up Greene County residents before Winter Storm Kayla paid a call, bringing with her 6.5 inches of snow. Volunteer weather observer John Beltz reports the snow totaled .84 inch of precipitation. High temperature for the week was 39 degrees; low temperature was 4 degrees.
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