Parents, community invited to grand march in the casino promenade The Greene County junior class will transform the Greene Room Event Center at Wild Rose Jefferson into a casino setting of their own for a “Viva Las Vegas” themed junior-senior prom Saturday, April 6.
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Zollars recognized for employee excellence at medical center
Dar Zollars was given the 2018 Employee Exemplifying Excellence award at Greene County Medical Center’s employee recognition celebration March 27. The recognition celebration honored six Employee Exemplifying Excellence nominees, as well as 21 employees with milestone work anniversaries. The medical center offers all employees the opportunity to nominate co-workers for the Employee Exemplifying Excellence award.
Read MoreVendor fair slated for April 13
The Easter Bunny will be among the shoppers at a vendors fair Saturday, April 13, from 10 am to 4 pm at Clover Hall on the county fairgrounds in Jefferson. The vendor fair is hosted by VFW Post 9599 and the auxiliary, who invite families to bring their children to visit the Easter Bunny. There is a $1 entry charge.
Read MoreNew program to keep teens safe while driving
Gov. Kim Reynolds, in conjunction with the Iowa Department of Transportation, announced last week an initiative new to Iowa designed to help teen drivers and their parents more safely navigate the early years of driving.
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
March 25, 2019 Library news – Librarian Phyllis Bardole is back, at least on a limited basis! We are glad she is improved enough to be at the library. The volunteers are still helping and sometimes there is a sign on the door, just because everyone’s appointments are interfering with library hours, but there is a light at the end…
Read MoreChurdan library nets $2,500 from Monsanto
Greene County farmer Mike Minnehan directed $2,500 to the Churdan public library through America’s Farmers Grow Communities, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, a philanthropic arm of Bayer. As part of its mission, the Churdan library will use the funds to enhance the makerspace programming and upgrade technology, said library director Shari Minnehan.
Read MoreElementary program Thursday
The Greene County Elementary spring music and movement program, “We’re Making Music!”, for grades 2-4 will be presented Thursday, March 28. Performances will be at 1:30 and 7 pm in the Greene County Middle School gym. Art projects by the students will also be on display at the school. “We hope to see you at one of our performances” said…
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March 18, 2019 NOTICE – The Rippey Lions Club will meet Thursday, March 21, at 7 pm in the Rippey United Methodist Church. The meal will be served by Bev Derry and Marilyn Millard with Maralynn and Myron Rinker in charge of the program.
Read MoreGrCo fifth graders complete D.A.R.E. program
Frist D.A.R.E. class in the district since 2005 The students didn’t process in and out to music and they didn’t toss mortarboards into the air, but the Greene County class of 2026’s graduation from the D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program Friday had most of the other elements of commencement exercises.
Read MoreVFW hosting country fried steak dinner
VFW Post 9599 and the VFW auxiliary will host a country fried steak dinner Saturday, March 23, at the post at 109 N. Chestnut St in Jefferson. The menu will feature country fried steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, a dinner roll and a beverage. Free will donations will be accepted. The public is invited.
Read MoreRam Restaurant in 41st season
Ram Restaurant at Greene County High School opened for the 2019 season, its 41st, March 12. Students in the culinary classes prepare and serve meals featuring freshly made salads, entrees, breads and desserts that use locally-grown items whenever possible. The Ram Restaurant is located near the main entrance of the school. Handicap marking is close, or valet service is available.…
Read MoreMain Street Iowa holds awards celebration
Main Street Iowa hosted the 33rd annual Main Street Iowa awards celebration Friday, March 8, at Scottish Rite Consistory in Des Moines. Jefferson had more than 30 people in attendance. The program honored the efforts of those who work to revitalize Iowa’s downtowns – the heart and soul of communities across the state. The awards honor outstanding accomplishments, activities and…
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