Hunters donated more than 4,100 deer hides to Elks Lodges across Iowa last year, which was a slight decrease from the 2018-2019 season. The deer hides are used by the Veterans Leather Program to make professionally-crafted leather gloves for veterans in wheelchairs and also turned into leather used for therapy programs for recovering veterans. The Veterans Leather Program relies on…
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Clover Kids program under way
Clover Kids is a youth program specially designed for youth in 1st—3rd grade. The focus is hands-on cooperative learning in small groups. Clover Kids participate in activities, games, and other positive experiences in a supportive, creative, challenging and fun environment. Anyone who participates in Greene County Clover Kids will be eligible to show animals and bring static projects to the…
Read MoreScranton man wins $10K in IA lottery
Dillan Bates of Scranton won the big prize in the Iowa Lottery’s “Holiday Wishes” scratch game. He purchased his winning ticket at Casey’s in Scranton and claimed his prize Nov. 10 at lottery headquarters in Clive. Holiday Wishes is a $20 scratch game that features 13 top prizes of $25,000 and overall odds of 1 in 2.64. Players can enter…
Read MoreIowa Deer Exchange connects hunters with those who want venison
The inaugural season for the Iowa Deer Exchange has attracted 350 Iowans who indicated they were interested in receiving venison and 60 hunters willing to provide it. The deer exchange, along with the Help us Stop Hunger (HUSH) program, allows hunters an opportunity to provide high quality lean protein to their neighbors, while continuing to do what they enjoy – hunting…
Read MorePeters, Fox honored as All-State musicians
Greene County seniors Clay Peters and Makenna Fox were selected for the prestigious All-State Choir. Classmate Avery Bardole was selected as first alternate. Unfortunately, the actual All-State Music Festival, previously slated for Nov. 19-21, will not be held this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Selection to the All-State ensembles was based on video audition. The same stringent requirements were…
Read MoreElks support Ram Reader program
During a school year when many things are different for students, one thing hasn’t changed. The Ram Reader program at Greene County Elementary is doing well. The students recently enjoyed a book distribution funded, in part, by a $1,000 donation from the Jefferson Elks lodge. The donation is in memory of the late Russ Johnson, a loyal Elk who passed…
Read MoreSign up now for drive-in live nativity
The live nativity at the First Presbyterian Church in Paton is slated for Sunday, Dec. 6, from 1 to 2 pm. In keeping with pandemic safety precautions, it will be presented as a drive-in event. Persons who plan to attend are invited to register online at www.ggcpres.org by Nov. 20 to get the whole nativity experience. Those who don’t register…
Read MoreCD of A adds members
Catholic Daughters of the Americas, court Queen of Peace #390 in Jefferson, initiated six new members Nov. 3. According to grand regent Sue Wind, all Catholic women are encouraged to participate in the Catholic Daughters, which is a service organization. Interested women can call Wind at 515-386-3002. “There is no need to wait for an invitation,” she said.
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
RIPPEY LIBRARY Website: www.rippey.lib.ia.us Email: rippeyli@windstream.net Hours: Mon-Fri 2- 5 p.m. ~by Phyllis Bardole, librarian I have ordered some new books again. I have received the new Matthew McConaughy book, Greenlights. I think you will enjoy it. I haven’t read it yet, but I plan to. I also ordered a few Christmas books. About this time of year people like to…
Read MoreDoes follow tradition, serve Election Day soup luncheon
The Jefferson Does drove will serve an Election Day soup luncheon Tuesday, Nov. 3, at the Elks lodge, 103 W. Harrison St. Serving will be from 11 am to 1 pm. The menu includes homemade beef vegetable soup, rolls, a choice of the Does’ best homemade pie, and a beverage. Seating at the lodge will be limited due to the…
Read MoreSpeech pathology pandemic-style
~contributed by Prairie Lakes AEA When you think of a speech-language pathologist (SLP), you might think of specialists who help kids with speech issues. SLPs also handle a wide range of communication concerns that may affect success in school and in life. The SLPs at Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency (AEA) serve in each of the 39 public school districts,…
Read MoreScranton library notes
The adult craft kits were a hit at the library last week. We handed out all of the kits by Friday afternoon. We will be having another kit available this week for making string pumpkins. Please call the library or stop in to get your craft kit while supplies last. Thank you so much to New Way Trucks for sponsoring…
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