The Greene County jazz band and Iowa State University Jazz Lab 2.0 provided an evening of good listening at the second annual Java & Jazz Nov. 12 at Greene County High School. The Iowa State jazz bands are directed by Dr Michael Giles. According to Greene County band director Wes Anderson, Giles was so impressed with the first Java &…
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Greenbrier 4-H holds Family Night
Greenbrier 4-H club’s members and families gathered for the annual Family and Awards Night Sunday, Nov. 6, at Clover Hall. This event celebrated the accomplishments of the club and its members over the last year. Bailey Anderson welcomed people and called the meeting to order. Grace Hardaway led the introduction of families, and Cody Stephenson had people laughing while playing…
Read MoreFamily Medicine Clinic nurses support each other in obtaining nursing’s highest degree
~courtesy of Greene County Medical Center Two Greene County Medical Center Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners (ARNPs) recently completed a two-year journey, obtaining the highest nursing degree available, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). Diana Smith in Family Medicine and Heather Wilson in Behavioral Health both worked at Greene County Medical Center in the past. Both left to advance their education and…
Read MoreStudents hear from GrCo graduates who are now nurses
Students in the Greene County Career Academy Health Care Pathway heard from Lauren Carlson and Sydney Schiltz Nov. 10 in Jill Wanninger’s nurse aide class. Carlson and Schiltz went through the healthcare program in high school. After they graduated from Greene County High School in 2018, they attended Iowa Central Community College to earn their LPN degrees and then went…
Read MoreLeaf raking tradition continues
For the 25th year, members of the Rotary-sponsored Interact Club at Greene County High School raked leaves for elderly and disabled Jefferson residents. The leaf raking project has been carried out every year since 1997, and grew to include all high school students. Since the Covid 19 pandemic, the project has been downsized to include only Interact members. The 2022…
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November 1, 2022 Rippey Lions Club meeting – The Rippey Lions Club will meet on Thursday, Nov. 3, for a potluck meal at 6 pm and a program at 7 pm presented by the Greene County public health staff to share their senior services, including Healthy Rides medical transportation, Lifeline personal emergency response system, adult vaccines and the upcoming “Unlocking…
Read MorePaton-Churdan inducts two into NHS
The Paton-Churdan National Honor Society on Oct. 25 inducted two new members, Emma Stream and Paige Teeples. Sophomores, juniors and seniors are eligible for National Honor Society based on their scholarship achievement of maintaining a 3.0 grade point average. Eligible students must then apply for membership. Applications are reviewed and scored based on a rubric. A faculty committee then reviews…
Read MoreNew trees planted by Greene County conservation
The Greene County conservation department has worked most of the year cleaning up trees downed by the December 2021 storm as well as removing ash trees that are dying from disease in the county parks. Thirty-three trees were purchased through Krieger’s Greenhouse in Jefferson for this project. Conservation employees were joined by Mark Runkel from the Department of Natural Resources…
Read MoreFinancial support available for Alliant Energy customers in need
For the second consecutive year, Alliant Energy has donated $4 million to its Hometown Care Energy Fund to help customers who are struggling financially pay their energy bills. Customers in need of financial assistance are urged to apply for the funds to assist with paying and managing their energy bill. If approved, customers can receive up to $500 annually. “We…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
REMINDER Trunk Or Treat and Fall Meal on Sunday, October 30, 5- 7 p.m. This event is a joint effort with the Rippey Library Director, Library Board of Trustees, and the Friends of Rippey. The Rippey Lions Club is also arranging for old fashioned games for the children. The Rippey Firefighters will also participate and share information, hopefully to generate…
Read MoreSeaboard Foods providing scholarships
SHAWNEE MISSION, Kan. — Seaboard Foods will begin accepting applications from high school seniors beginning Nov. 1, 2022, for $1,000 scholarships, totaling $65,000. Forty, $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to graduating high school seniors from community high schools and an additional 25, $1,000 scholarships to children of Seaboard Foods’ employees. Students graduating with a high school diploma or equivalent in 2023 and who…
Read MoreFour GrCo students to OPUS Honor Choir
Four Greene County vocalists were selected to participate in the Iowa Opus Honor Choir. Opus is an honor choir opportunity for students in grades 5-9, sponsored by the Iowa Choral Directors Association. Every year, thousands of students submit taped auditions and four choirs of 180 students are selected to participate. These students will rehearse on the Iowa State University campus with…
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