GrCo HS tells first trimester honor rolls

Greene County High School has released its honor rolls for the first trimester. Lists were not separated by class. High honor roll – GPA of 3.5 or higher Breanna Ades, Cody Allen, Paisley Allen, Becca Anderson, Caden Anderson, Nathan Ausberger, Elise Badger, Jack Banister, Aden Bardole, Autumn Barrett, Santos Barrios Velazquez, Raymond Bauer, Natalee Baugh, Nathan Behne, Makayla Betts, Bailey…

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Legion members visit Regency Park

American Legion Post #11 made its annual visit to the local nursing homes to honor the veterans who reside there. “They are unable to visit the Veteran Day activities in the community meant to honor them, so we try to take Veterans Day to them,” Post commander Fred Long said. “We feel honored and privileged to show them that they…

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In the neighborhood

Rippey United Methodist Church, Pastor Jon Williams Sundays –Adult Sunday School 10 am; Worship services 11 am Tuesdays 10 am, Fellowship. Everyone welcome. Soup lunch served first Tuesday of the month. Rippey Lions Club – Pat Essing, Northwest Lions Club District Governor, visited the Rippey Lions Club, Nov. 9.  She complimentedthe Rippey Lions Club for their local work and donations to…

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In the neighborhood

Rippey celebrated Halloween – City of Rippey’s Trunk or Treat was Saturday, Oct. 28, with six trunks participating in the event. Rippey Public Library had pumpkin painting and crafts inside. We also had cookies and apple cider.  In spite of the cold weather, we had 35 people attend but it was a really enjoyable event. It is always amazing to…

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McFarland Clinic recognized for patient immunization rates

American Medical Group Association (AMGA) Foundation’s Rise to Immunize® (RIZE) campaign recognized McFarland Clinic Nov. 2 as a national winner of its 2023 “RIZE to the Challenge” Award. This distinguished award celebrates high-performing medical groups and health systems from across the country that have made significant progress in routine adult immunization care. McFarland Clinic is one of three organizations nationally…

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Alliant Energy donates to Food Bank of Iowa

 Alliant Energy Foundation raised $515,000 to support programs that fight hunger and food insecurity in Iowa and Wisconsin. The amount is the largest on record in the company’s 17 years of hosting their annual Drive Out Hunger event.    In total, the event has raised over $5.9 million for hunger relief and provided over 20 million meals. Traditionally hosted during Hunger Action Month in September, Alliant Energy’s annual golf event…

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In the neighborhood

Rippey United Methodist Church, Pastor Jon Williams Sundays – Adult Sunday School 10 am; Worship services 11 am. Tuesdays 10 am –  Fellowship. Everyone welcome. Soup lunch served first Tuesday of the month. Rippey Lions change meeting dates – The Rippey Lions Club will meet on Nov. 9 and Nov. 16 instead of the first meeting on Nov. 2. The Nov.…

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4-H news

GREENBRIER 4-H The Greenbrier 4-H club met at Clover Hall on Oct. 9. In old business, record books will be returned at family night in November. For new business we were informed enrollment needs to be done before Nov. 15 to avoid a late fee. Our Greenbrier club put big 4-H signs around the county for National 4-H week.  Following…

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P-C middle schoolers ride High Trestle Trail

Paton-Churdan middle school student rode the High Trestle Trail on Friday, Oct. 20.  All 40 students rode the 12-mile trip from Woodward to Slater and a majority gutted out the trip back to Madrid to end the day with almost 20 miles.  It was a beautiful day on the trail. Students enjoyed social time with friends, practicing bike etiquette and completing…

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Lentz receives scholarship from Chapter CZ, P.E.O.

The Chapter CZ of P.E.O. scholarship for 2022 was awarded to Sarah Lentz of Jefferson during the group’s fundraiser at The Centennial.  After completing her LPN training at Iowa Central, Sarah is now pursuing her associate degree in nursing (ADN) to become a registered nurse. The $400 scholarship from Chapter CZ was utilized to reach this goal. P.E.O. Chapter CZ…

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Hankel on BVU homecoming court

Buena Vista University crowned its 2023 Homecoming royalty during coronation on Friday, Oct. 13. Jasmin Terven, Zack Huffman, Kyle Miller, Faith Hankel, Brock Jordan, Joshua Tigges, Addison Weber, Kylee Brown, Emma Chase, and Marcos Rosales were nominated to the Homecoming Court.  Faith Hankel, a 2021 Greene County High School graduate, is from Jefferson.  This year, there was a triple crown…

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