Beta Tau Delta provided $1,000 to community swimming pools last week, with $700 going to the Jefferson pool and $300 going to the Grand Junction pool. The funds are meant to benefit the youth of Greene County.
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4-H news
The Greenbrier 4-H club met at Landus Co-op in Jefferson Monday, June 10. Roll call was, “In the most exciting day ever; tell what you would want to happen.” The Young Leaders reported that they voted for new officers. Old business: State Fair livestock entries are due to the Extension office by July 1 and Clay County livestock entries are…
Read MoreFreedom Quest June 27 at Russell Park
Area families are invited to Freedom Quest Thursday, June 27, from 5 to 7:30 pm at Russell Park in Jefferson. Freedom for Youth Ministries will host the free family event with crafts, games, prizes, food and music. The evening also includes the gospel message of Jesus through fun activities. Freedom Quest is a traveling ministry event scheduled to be in…
Read MoreEarly Learning Center receives Alliant grant
The Greene County Early Learning Center is among 19 nonprofit organizations to receive a community grant from the Alliant Energy Foundation. Grants range in size from $3,000 to $500 and support Iowa Project AWARE, food pantries, technology in schools, day camps, summer reading programs, regional transportation and more.
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Rippey library news ~by Phyllis Bardole, librarian We have added several new books. There are more on order and also a new DVD. Someone donated newer Danielle Steel books also. We thank those who continually remember the library with their donations.
Read More‘Miss Betty’ honored for 30 years of volunteer service
Betty Johnson, like many members of the Greene County Medical Center auxiliary, joined early in her retirement as a way to stay busy. A few years later, in 1989, the auxiliary needed someone to take the lead on community blood drives. Johnson accepted the role. She’s still part of every Jefferson community blood drive. Johnson, or “Miss Betty” as the…
Read MoreBOOST committee funds $50K in 2019-20 projects
Dozens of Greene County teachers were given a BOOST just before releasing their students for the summer when they were notified that they had been awarded funds to use for the 2019-2020 school year. Earlier in the school year, the community came together for the second annual BOOST (Bringing Optimism & Opportunity to Students & Teachers) Bash, with more than…
Read MoreCommunity Players raise $1,100 for animal shelter
Audiences enjoyed the spring production of “Death by Dessert” and helped the Community Players of Greene County raise funds for the Greene County animal shelter. Community Players president Clay Ross recently presented Don Orris a check for $1,100, the net proceeds from the April production. Orris is spearheading the effort to raise funds for construction of a new shelter. “We’re…
Read MoreGrCo Middle School tells honor rolls
Greene County Middle School principal Shawn Zanders has released the names of students on the spring honor rolls. Students on the high honor roll with a grade point average of 3.67 or better with no grade less than a C-are: Fifth grade – Breanna Ades, Aden Bardole, Natalee Baugh, Audriena Beadle, Adam Bills, Ebyn Carstens, Daniel Cerveny, Teagan Chisholm, Christopher…
Read MoreChurches tell VBS plans
Churches in the county have compiled a calendar of Christian activities planned for the summer. All children are welcome at the following vacation Bible schools: • June 17-19 – Paton First Presbyterian Church, 6-8:15 pm with a snack provided at the city park. More info: 515-968-4469.
Read MoreTeen summer reading program starts this week at Jeff public library
The sky is the Limit for fun at the Jefferson Public library this summer for teens and ‘tweens. The Teen Summer Reading Program begins June 13 and runs through Aug. 1. Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to participate. Students should visit the library any time to register and pick up reading logs.
Read MoreCelebrate a child’s first fish
Preserve the memory of your kid or grandkid hooking their first fish this summer with a special certificate. Print the certificate yourself from an electronic file posted online or request a printed certificate. Apply for a first fish certificate online at www.iowadnr.gov/firstfish or complete the form in the Iowa Fishing Regulations and mail it in.
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