Wellbeing isn’t something to achieve and check off a bucket list. Instead, it’s an ongoing journey that varies with each person. Iowans can find their own way in a new program from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach – Greene County. “What About Me? My Wellbeing” is a four-week educational workshop series beginning Friday, March 6 at the Churdan library.…
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Lori Lynn, ‘Overall Buddies!’, in Churdan Feb. 25
The public, particularly those with young children, is invited to hear Lori Lynn, creator of Overall Buddies!, Tuesday, Feb. 25, at 10 am in the Paton-Churdan auditorium. The event promises the audience will sing, dance, clap, stomp, hug and laugh together. The program is sponsored by the Churdan public library, the Paton-Churdan Early Learning Center, and the Paton-Churdan preschool with…
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February 16, 2020 LIONS CLUB – The next Rippey Lions Club meeting is Thursday, Feb. 20, at 7 pm at the Rippey United Methodist Church beginning with a served meal. The club recently welcomed Greg Jacobs as a new member. Greg is a third generation member with his father Paul Jacobs and grandfather John Jacobs members in past years. Paul…
Read MoreGood crowd raises funds for National Wild Turkey Foundation
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal A near capacity crowd enjoyed an evening of food, drinks and fund raising for the Greene County Gobblers Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation. Held at Clover Hall on the Greene County Fairgrounds in Jefferson Jan. 31, the event drew more than 100 guests who enjoyed the meal catered by Lidderdale Country Store. More…
Read MoreRieder honored by HS Athletic Directors Assn
Doug Rieder (right), longtime sports broadcaster with Raccoon Valley Radio, was honored at a recent Greene County basketball game with the Iowa High School Athletic Directors Association Media Award. Rieder has done play-by-play of Jefferson-based high school sports for 40 years. The award was presented by IHSAD past-president and Greene County athletic director Todd Gordon (left). Gordon nominated him for…
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The Greenbrier 4-H club met at Landus Co-op on Monday, Feb. 10. Conner Allender of the Young Leaders reported their group was doing chocolate covered strawberries for Valentine’s Day as a fundraiser. The Young Leaders would be preparing them during the week and pick-up would be Feb. 13 and 14 at the Greene County Extension office.
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February 3, 2020 Rippey Lions serve roast beef sundaes – Preparations for the Rippey Lions roast beef sundaes for the Bike to Rippey (BRR) begin with reviewing work in the previous year and planning for ingredients and responsibilities. Dale Hanaman coordinates for the Lions with a good support team. This year the Lions prepared 80# of mashed potatoes and 50#…
Read MoreAFS beefburger supper Feb. 11
Local American Field Service (AFS) chapter members will host a beefburger supper Tuesday, Feb. 11, from 5 to 7 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, 801 W. Lincoln Way, in Jefferson. Carry-outs are available. Tickets are $5 in advance for adults and $6 at the door. Tickets for children fourth grade and younger are $3. Tickets are available from board members…
Read MoreWinter Picnic is Thursday
Members of the Adaza Thursday Club invite all their friends to the 23rd annual Winter Picnic Thursday, Feb. 6. It’s a potluck meal at 12 pm at the American Legion Hall in Churdan.
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Greenbrier 4-H club – The Greenbrier 4-H club met Jan. 13 at Landus Co-op. We started out the meeting by eating pizza that we got for winning herdsmanship during the fair. The Young Leaders reported that they where having a chocolate covered strawberry sale. Old business was beef weigh-in. New business is the YQCA training that is available online for…
Read MoreRegistration open for many JPRD programs
Registrations are being accepted for several Jefferson park and recreation programs as follows: Adult 6-on-6 co-ed volleyball – Games Sunday afternoons at 3, 4, and 5 pm, starting Feb. 9 at Greene County Community Center. Limit of 10 players per team (balance of men and women). Team registration, $75, due by Feb. 5. Minimum of four teams for league, maximum…
Read MoreYoung Leaders selling sweet valentines
The Greene County 4-H Young Leaders invite area residents to remember their sweethearts this Valentine’s Day with chocolate-covered strawberries. Cost for the delicacies is $10 for six or $18 for a dozen. They’ll be ready for pick-up at the Greene County Extension office Feb. 13-14.
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