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.
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An 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.
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Feb. 1, 2016 Rippey ready to welcome BRR riders: Rippey organizations and their volunteers are busy this week as they ready themselves for BRR (Bike Ride to Rippey) this Saturday, Feb. 6. The Rippey fire department will be hosting a beer “tent” at the fire station. They will serve walking…
Read MoreLocal student wins third place in Legion essay contest
An essay written by Greene County fifth grader Isabella Schroeder on the topic of “What the Flag Means to Me” placed third in the Iowa American Legion’s eighth district, which includes 14 counties. Isabella qualified for the district competition by placing first in the local contest. She was presented with a certificate and a check from the district for $10…
Read MoreJPRD planning cooking classes and a dance
Youngsters who want to do something special this Friday, a day with no school, can spend some time learning to cook at the Greene County Community Center. Staff from Hy-Vee will lead the class as children prepare nutritious, kid-friendly food. Children ages 6-7 will meet at 1 pm and children ages 8-10 will meet at 2 pm Class size is…
Read MoreParents of teens, save the date for ‘Silence Hides Violence’
“Silence Hides Violence” is the theme of a unique evening now being planned for Friday, March 4, from 6 to 8 pm at the Webb House in Jefferson. The program is for students in grades 7-8 and their parents, with a goal of providing tools to build up relationships and tear down abuse in relationships in families, with intimate partners,…
Read MoreBatschelet wins JPRD Fitness Challenge
Brenda Batschelet (right) was recently awarded a six-month membership to the Greene County Community Center as part of Jefferson park and recreation department’s New Year’s Fitness Challenge. She was presented a certificate by JPRD wellness coordinator Simeon Lang (left). One year ago JPRD staff encouraged members to exercise three times per week for three months in an effort to build consistency in…
Read MoreBlood drive in Jefferson Feb. 9
LifeServe Blood Center suggests that this February, Iowans give the sweetest Valentine anyone could receive: the gift of life. LifeServe Blood Center will hold a community blood drive Tuesday, Feb. 9, from 12;30 to 5:30 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson.
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