A recently retired Greene County first grade teacher is hoping to learn who placed a small “door frame” and bird bath with a bird sitting on it along the Raccoon River Valley Trail at the end of E. Wilcoxway in Jefferson. The teacher wrote the following to GreeneCountyNewsOnline: “Last fall my class and I took a walk down the bike…
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Rippey News, June 7, 2021 Lions Club Guest Night – Rippey Lions Club members and guests enjoyed a meal with roast beef sandwiches, baked beans, salad and cookies on the menu. Frank Nation, Ogden, and Rick Fazel were special guests. Door prize winners were Frank Nation and Rick Liebich, Rippey 150th baseball caps; Myron Rinker, Rippey 150th plate; and Mary Liebich,…
Read MoreGarden Club Yard of the Month to Magills on Riverside Drive
A search of more than 100 Iowa places brought Tim and Kay Magill to Jefferson where they chose to retire. Their imaginative garden at 1200 Riverside, their home since 2015, is the June 2021 Yard of the Month chosen by the Jefferson Garden Club. A focal point at the corner of the front of the yard is a perennial garden encircled…
Read More‘Reading COLORS Your World’ at the Jefferson public library this summer
“Orange” you glad it’s time for the summer reading program at the Jefferson public library? No, it’s not a “pigment” of your imagination! It really is time for the 2021 summer reading program: “Reading COLORS Your World!” Children 4 years old through 5th grade are invited to participate in this free program. There will also be a special reading program…
Read MoreChurdan library tells summer reading plans
The Churdan public library staff has announced plans for the 2021 summer reading program. Story Time will be Wednesdays, June 9 – July 21, as follows: 9:15-9:30 am – Rubber Ducky program for children birth to 2 years old. 9:30 -10:30 am – Story time activities will be geared for a preschool audience. Any child may attend, but activities will…
Read MoreGrCo Schools serving free summer lunch for all kids
Greene County Schools is participating in the USDA’s summer food service program. Meals will be provided Monday-Friday, June 14 through Aug. 6, at no charge to all children. Meals will be available as follows: Jefferson – Greene County elementary, 11:30 am to 12:30 pm Scranton – Scranton Community Center, 11:45 am to 12:15 pm Grand Junction – Grand Junction Community…
Read MoreCommunity blood drive June 8 in Jefferson
LifeServe Blood Center will hold a community blood drive Tuesday, June 8, from 12:30 to 5:30 pm at First Presbyterian Church, 208 W. State St, in Jefferson. Note the change in location. The blood drive is sponsored by Greene County Medical Center. LifeServe is offering a special summer promotion. Olympics-themed T-shirts are available in LifeServe’s online store for 200 points.…
Read MoreGrCoHS holds Senior Awards Night
The Senior Awards Night for the Greene County Class of 2021 was held May 18 at the school auditorium. Valedictorians are Kendall Fecher, Ashlyn Frederick and Lauryn Killion. Salutatorian is Victoria Peterson. Seniors were recognized for a variety of accomplishments during their high school years. Students were honored for performing and documenting community service during their high school years. Students…
Read MoreFree day camps to explore several topics
Parents who are looking for something to keep their children busy this summer will find help from ISU Greene County Extension and Greene County Schools. Extension is partnering with Greene County Community Schools to offer free summer day camps the entire month of June! The sessions include lunch. Fizz, Bubble, Goo will be held Tuesday, June 8 from 9 am…
Read MoreCattlemen name scholarship recipients
The Greene County Cattlemen congratulate all 2021 Greene County High School and Paton-Churdan High School graduates. Congratulations are also in order for 11 GCHS students and four P-C students as they were selected to receive a scholarship from the Greene County Cattlemen. Scholarships totaled $11,000 The Cattlemen’s scholarship program is made possible through the support of donors and sponsors who support the organization at…
Read MoreGreenbrier 4-H club
The Greenbrier 4-H Club met at Clover Hall on May 10. The Young Leaders reported that they are planning for their fun trip. Old business was 4-Hers for 4-H; donate $3 per member. May 1 – Greene County Fair T-shirt sizes must be up to date. May 15 Livestock IDs are due. New business: Conference and Animal Science Round-up from…
Read MoreP-C honors seniors, mentors
Paton-Churdan honored its seniors with the annual Senior Mentor Banquet May 12 at the school gym. This important banquet serves a two-fold purpose. First, each senior chose a mentor to recognize. This is a person who has had a significant influence on their life to date. Secondly, seniors receive their local scholarships and awards. More than $25,000 was awarded to…
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