The Paton-Churdan class of 2024 was honored at a Senior-Mentor Banquet Wednesday at the Shriver Community Center in Paton. Community State Bank of Paton and United Bank of Iowa – Churdan sponsored the event, which included a meal catered by Lidderdale Country Store. Each of the graduates also read an essay thanking someone who was particularly important to them, noting…
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GrCo seniors receive scholarships
The Greene County High School Awards Night for the graduating class of 2024 was held May 14 in the high school auditorium. Students were awarded a combined total of more than $211,000 in local scholarships. Additionally, every graduate was awarded a $500 grant from the Greene County Community Schools Foundation. The grants are funded by an endowment from the late…
Read MoreCareer Academy students recognized at Senior Awards Night
Many Greene County seniors received awards from Iowa Central Community College at the Greene County High School awards program May 15. The awards were presented by Teresa Green, coordinator at the Iowa Central Career Academy at the high school. Joel McAndrews was awarded an associate of arts degree and an associate of science degree. Hallie Monthei was awarded an associate…
Read MoreBlake earns honors at SEP Expo
Greene County High School senior Paul Blake earned honors at the Iowa Industrial Expo May 10 at Southeast Polk High School. Paul earned first place ribbons with his coffee table with black epoxy and his charcuterie board with black epoxy; second place ribbons for his walnut charcuterie board and end table with blue epoxy; and a third place medal in…
Read More4-H news
The Greenbrier 4-H Club met Monday, April 8, at 7 pm in Clover Hall at the Greene County Fairgrounds. The meeting was called to order by Cody Stephenson. Secretary Becca Anderson called roll and read minutes of the last meeting. The Young Leaders’ report was given by Shailynne Woodley. Members were reminded to have the YQCA training done by May…
Read MoreChoose Iowa calendar contest for students now open
Contest winners to be honored at the 2024 Iowa State Fair Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is encouraging school-aged Iowa students to participate in the 2024 Choose Iowa Calendar Contest hosted by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. Choose Iowa is the state’s signature brand for Iowa grown, Iowa raised and Iowa made products. Submitted artwork should…
Read MoreGrCoMS tells honor rolls
Greene County Middle School principal Cara Osborne announced honor rolls for the third quarter of the 2023-24 school year. Students on the high honor roll earned As in every class. They are: Eighth grade – Ashlynn Ball, Emmalee Baugh, Tucker Ford, Hanna Fouch, Owen Frederick, Keaton Hinote, Kole Johnson-Peterson, Connor McAndrews, Rylee Mowrer, Breanna Pope, Nora Reedy, Andi Sanders, Ryan…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Rippey public library, Cara McCoy, librarian Wednesday, March 27: LIBRARY BOARD MEETING, 7:00 Friends of Rippey Easter Egg Hunt and Lunch in Rippey, March 30 – Children of all ages are invited to come to the Rippey library/community center on Saturday, March 30, to find Easter eggs starting at 10:30 with a special appearance by the Easter Bunny. A lunch…
Read MoreCelebrate Iowa Ag Week, March 17-23
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig encourages all Iowans to celebrate Iowa Ag Week from Sunday, March 17, through Saturday, March 23. The weeklong statewide celebration, which includes National Ag Day on March 19, will highlight the immense importance of agriculture to the state, its people, economy and way of life. The week will also highlight ways that Iowa agriculture gives back,…
Read MoreGrCo jazz choir to Jazz Championships
The Greene County jazz choir is among eight Class 3A jazz choirs selected to compete in the Vocal Jazz Championships. The championships will be held Wednesday, March 27, at Waukee High School. The choir is directed by Dave Heupel.
Read MoreGrCo HS tells second trimester honor rolls
The Greene County High School staff has announced the honor rolls for the second trimester. Students on the high honor roll earned a 3.5 grade point average or higher. (Note: Students are not listed by grade.) High honor roll students are: Breanna Ades, Cody Allen, Paisley Allen, Becca Anderson, Caden Anderson, Nathan Ausberger, Elise Badger, Aden Bardole, Autumn Barrett, Santos…
Read MoreAdopt-A-Family, Good Samaritan Fund recipients of North Central Iowa Presbytery
The First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson was recently awarded two mission grants through the North Central Iowa Presbytery. The mission team applied for the grants to benefit Adopt-A-Family and the Good Samaritan Fund. Adopt-A-family helps brighten the holidays for more than 150 families who receive food baskets at Christmas time and they distribute winter coats each fall. The Good Samaritan…
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