The Greene County High School jazz choir, The Jazzatonics, have been invited to compete in the Iowa Vocal Jazz Championships for the fourth consecutive year. Invitations to the competition were based on a submitted performance tape. The Championships will be held at Morningside College in Sioux City April 7.
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Rippey News March 23, 2015 Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Rippey Lions Club: The annual Lion’s Club Mother/Daughter Banquet is set for April 9 at the Rippey United Methodist Church. The evening entertainment will be clown Toby the Kid. He is an internationally known entertainer from Ogden. He has performed for the International Clown Hall…
Read MoreJefferson part of Travel Iowa’s 2015 promotion
Jefferson has its only place in Travel Iowa’s whimsical new promotion which places Napoleon Bonaparte in Iowa lamenting that he sold Iowa as part of the Louisiana Purchase.
Read MorePizza, ponies and a circus highlight the weekend
The Jefferson park and recreation department ushered in spring with a trio of favorite activities. Friday night more than 100 boys and their moms attended the Mother-Son Date Night with pizza, bingo, bags and games.
Read MorePaton-Churdan choir challenges Greene County choir in the 3-2-1 Challenge
Watch their video challenge Paton-Churdan students marked World Down Syndrome Awareness Day, 3-21, by “rocking” their socks and taking the 3-2-1 Challenge. They all danced two minutes for one cause – Down Syndrome awareness, and they were asked to challenge three others to do the same.
Read MorePair of fundraising events slated at Pizza Ranch
The Jefferson Pizza Ranch will be the scene of Community Impact fundraising events tomorrow, March 23, and Monday, March 30. Both events are slated for 5 to 8 pm.
Read MoreGreene County student council plans dodge ball tournament
The Greene County High School student council invites dodge ball fans to a dodge ball tournament Friday, March 27, at 6 pm in the middle school gym. Teams will be composed of students and staff, but there will be plenty of space for spectators to enjoy the high-spirited action.
Read MoreVendor show in Grand Junction March 28
A vendor show next Saturday will benefit the new Grand Junction Community Center fundraising campaign. The show will be held March 28 from 9 am to noon at the Grand Junction Presbyterian Church at 12th and Hager St.
Read MoreISU Extension and Outreach to hold open house Thursday
Greene County Extension will celebrate ISU Extension and Outreach Week on Thursday, March 26, with a public open house scheduled for 11 am until 4 pm at the Greene County Extension office. During the event, visitors can enjoy free pork burgers grilled by the Greene County Pork Producers and other refreshments, while also learning more about programs available through Extension related…
Read MoreWeather data, week ending March 20
Spring officially started Friday, but from looking at the high temperatures during the week that ended March 20, Jefferson had a day of almost summer weather. Weather data reported by volunteer weather observer John Beltz follows: Date High temp Low temp Precip Mar. 14 70 31 Mar. 15 64 30 Mar. 16 73 35 Mar. 17 85 31 Mar. 18…
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Rippey News March 16, 2015 Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Rippey Lions Club: A wonderful potluck meal and good fellowship were enjoyed at the Rippey Lions Club on March 5. Nancy Burrow, president, led the business meeting.
Read MoreMiddle school students take the stage Friday night
Greene County Middle School students will present the family comedy, Camp OMIGOSH by Wade Bradford, Friday, March 20, at 7 pm in the Greene County High School auditorium. The play tells the story of a group of kids who go to a summer camp, not knowing what mysteries are about to unfold. The play includes plant zombies, creepy Silent Swede counselors,…
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