Members of the Greene County FFA chapter were among members from across Iowa who celebrated successes when they gathered for the 94th Iowa FFA Leadership Conference April 10-12 at Iowa State University’s Hilton Coliseum. The Iowa FFA State Leadership Conference is one the largest of its kind in the National FFA Organization. The annual conference provides agricultural education students the…
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4-H news
Greenbrier 4-H club – Greenbrier’s April 11 meeting was held at Clover Hall on the Greene County Fairgrounds. Samantha Hardaway prefaced the meeting by introducing herself as the new county youth and 4-H coordinator. Dakota Ostrander led the meeting by first reminding members of the animal ID deadline May 15, for all breeding animals, bucket calves, horses, dogs, poultry, and…
Read MoreBeta Tau Delta supports youth activities
Beta Tau Delta sorority continues its mission to enrich the lives of Greene County children. The group recently made donations to the after-prom parties at Greene County and Paton-Churdan to encourage high school students to extend their special prom nights safely. The group also made a donation to the Webb House to support its efforts to provide a fun, safe…
Read MoreBikes added to elementary PE curriculum
Riding bicycles is now a regular part of Greene County elementary physical education classes. BOOST and the Jefferson Telecom Charitable Trust recently partnered with the school district to purchase 25 bicycles. All students learn not only to ride bikes, but also the rules for safe biking. Teacher Sean Thompson also does units on roller skating and archery, along with encouraging…
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April 4, 2022 Community meal – The Friends of Rippey will serve a free fellowship meal for people in the Rippey community on Friday, April 8, at 6 pm in the Rippey Community Building. Barbecue pork sandwiches, cheesy potatoes, baked beans and drinks will be served thanks to the generosity of Tyson Foods and cooking skills of Mayor Dan Brubaker. …
Read MoreAmerican Legion honors James Copeland
American Legion Post 11 recently honored James Copeland for 60 continuous years of membership in the American Legion. American Legion Post 11 meets the second Monday of the month at 7 am at the Welcome Center at Thomas Jefferson Gardens. All veterans and service members are eligible for membership and are invited to join.
Read MoreExtension offering ‘Spend Smart. Eat Smart’ program in Churdan, Jefferson
In celebration of Extension week. ISU Greene County Extension & Outreach is offering Spend Smart. Eat Smart. Good Nutrition on a Budget program. Grocery prices are rising, and Iowans may be looking for strategies to eat healthy without breaking the bank. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s “Spend Smart. Eat Smart.” resource is perfect for households with this goal. Area…
Read MoreMake the most of Financial Literacy Month
~provided by ISU Extension & Outreach April is Financial Literacy Month! This annual event reminds us ALL that we are never “done” with financial literacy. The world changes, financial products change, and our own needs change — that means we always need to keep learning about financial topics. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is an excellent source of research-based,…
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March 28, 2022 Bardole travels – March 24 the Jason Bardole family from Wauwatosa, WI, visited the parental Roy Bardole home on their way to Colorado for spring break. What was supposed to be a day riding the go-cart and motorcycle riding, turned into a house filled with family and rain outside! They had fun anyway. Tim, Lori and…
Read MoreISU Extension, Greene County Schools and Iowa Central partner in career readiness training
Three Greene County residents recently successfully completed a long-planned project. A partnership with Greene County Iowa State Extension and Outreach, the Greene County Schools and Iowa Central Community College Career Academy, successfully initiated a model to improve employment opportunities. Data indicates Greene County has a workforce of 5,426, with the unemployment rate of 3.1 percent based upon January 2022 information…
Read MoreMedical center honors employee excellence
At Greene County Medical Center’s employee recognition celebration on March 23, Jesus Valles was given the 2021 Van Zelderen Excellence award. The recognition celebration honored 10 Van Zelderen Excellence nominees, as well as 32 employees with milestone work anniversaries. Valles’ nomination noted, “Jesus helps serve Ever Greene Ridge with enthusiasm and respect for the residents and addresses each individual’s needs…
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Rippey Lions Club – The Rippey Lions Club met March 17 with a meal prepared by Bev Derry, Phyllis Bardole and Maralynn Rinker and served by Maralynn. During the business meeting the group discussed charitable donations for Camp Hertko Hollow for children with diabetes near Boone and other worthwhile groups. Further plans were made for Rippey DAZE on July 30…
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