The Jefferson park and recreation department is accepting registrations for three upcoming programs. Soccer for children 4 or 5 years old (as of July 31, 2014) will begin April 13. U6 soccer will meet Mondays from 5:30 to 6:30 pm at Kelso Park. Children will learn the basics of soccer through drills and games. Shin guards are mandatory. Jerseys will…
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Haefs to speak about choices with Greene County youth
“You are free to make whatever choice you want, but you are not free from the consequence of that choice” (author unknown). Toni Haefs is slated to share her story of choices and redemption to the youth of Greene County at First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson on Wednesday, April 15, at 6:30 pm.
Read MoreCommunity Players plan dance workshop
Anyone who has wondered what it takes to get on stage can learn the answer at a dance workshop hosted by the Community Players of Greene County Saturday, April 18, from 9 to 11 am at the Greene County High School auditorium.
Read More4-H news
The Hardin Happy Hustler 4-H club held its February meeting at the Greene County Middle School on Feb 8. There was no old business. Cail Calder from “Bee Mindful” talked to us about his bee keeping business. Members who plan to show livestock at the Greene County Fair need to make sure their FSQA certification is current or attend an…
Read MoreMarch was dry, and a little warmer than normal
March was much drier than normal, but temperatures were a mixed bag, according to data compiled by volunteer weather observer John Beltz. Jefferson received no snow in March, compared to a normal 4.8 inches. Precipitation was just .14 inch, compared to the normal 2.16 inches.
Read MoreWeather date for week ending April 3
After a very dry March, Greene County got welcome rain during the early hours of Thursday. Temperatures also saw the big swings typical of early spring, with a low temperature of 18 degrees and a high temperature 83 degrees. Weather data from volunteer weather observer John Beltz follows: Date High temp Low temp Precip Snowfall Mar. 28 39 18 Trace…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Rippey News March 30, 2015 Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Note change of day: The Rippey city council will meet Tuesday, April 7, at 7 pm in the community room.
Read MorePirates and patriots at Greene County schools
The Greene County schools were home for pirates and patriots this past week. The sixth grade choir on Tuesday performed “Pirates: The Musical” by Roger Emerson in the intermediate school gym in Grand Junction. Solo roles were sung by Kendall Fecher and Avery Bardole. The Colored Beard pirates (Bluebeard, Blackbeard, Yellowbeard, etc) were Hannah Curtis, Josey Weaver, Hannah Action, Clayton Peters,…
Read More‘Coffee with Carl’ Thursday in Churdan
Greene County Medical Center CEO Carl Behne will be at the Churdan public library this Thursday, April 2, at 8:30 am for his informal “Coffee with Carl.” Behne will give an update on the building project, capital campaign, UnityPoint Clinic and other UnityPoint Health partnerships. Behne will welcome questions from the public, and coffee and donuts will be served.
Read MoreRaccoon River Valley Trail releases new video
The Raccoon River Valley Trail Association has released a new video promoting the Raccoon River Valley Trail (RRVT). The opening of the new 33 mile North Loop has enhanced the trail’s character and created new venues for trail users to experience. The Association wanted to generate a unique and dynamic exhibition to broaden the promotion of this 89 mile long…
Read MoreEaster egg hunts slated for Saturday
Easter egg hunts will be the order of the day next Saturday, April 4. The Jefferson park and recreation department and the Jefferson Kiwanis Club will co-sponsor an Easter egg hunt at the Greene County Community Center for toddlers through third graders. Registration will begin at 9:30 am with the hunt going quickly at 10.
Read MoreWeather data, week ending March 27
After reaching a high temperature of 85 degrees during the week that ended March 20, area residents reluctantly wore their winter coats again during the week that ended March 27.
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