At the annual Greene County High School Awards night Tuesday, May 15, 72 members of the class of 2018 received honor cords, scholarships and other recognitions. The awards totaled $710,000, with $206,000 of that being locally funded.
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Elks distribute $2,500 in grant funds
Jefferson Elks Lodge 2306 presented checks to several different organizations on Wednesday. The funds came from the Elks National Foundation Gratitude Grant program, which is available to lodges that meet per capita goals of financial support for the foundation. A Gratitude Grant in the amount of $2500 was received and distributed.
Read MoreRockin’ to RAGBRAI piano coming to the plaza this week
The Rockin’ to RAGBRAI public piano, painted by local air-brush artist Tony Sims, will be moved to the Bell Tower plaza this Friday, May 26. The piano was unveiled at the RAGBRAI logo reveal party April 23. The Tower View Team of Jefferson Matters: Main Street asked Sims to created a RAGBRAI-themed piano because of the July 23 RAGBRAI overnight…
Read MoreApril Rams of the Month told
Greene County Elementary has announced the Rams of the Month for April. These students are chosen by the staff for almost always being respectful, responsible, and safe. They also exhibit the school’s mantra – Right Attitudes Make Success. April Rams of the Month are (front, from left) Aaliyah Parkis and Tyler Pope; middle, from left) Hanna Fouch and Asher Wilkelman; and…
Read MoreFree fishing derby at Whiterock Conservancy May 28
Everyone is invited to drop in a line at the annual fishing derby to be held on Monday, May 28, at Whiterock Conservancy at Coon Rapids. The free event is open to anglers of all ages. Fishing will run from 3 to 5:30 pm at the Garst Farm District Pond on the south end of Coon Rapids. The pond is…
Read MoreIowans reminded not to ‘rescue’ wildlife babies
Springtime means baby season for Iowa wildlife, beginning with the first hatched great horned owls in March on to June when most of the pheasant chicks arrive and nothing looks more innocent and cute than baby animals. Just check the internet. And on occasion, these cute fluffy and feathery, clumsy and gangly babies are discovered all alone and “rescued” from…
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Please send your news to jeanb@iowatelecom.net May 14, 2018 The Rippey library board of trustees will meet Monday, May 21, at 5 pm in the library. Note the change of date due to their regular meeting falling on Memorial Day.
Read MoreP-C seniors honor mentors, receive awards and scholarship
The annual Paton-Churdan senior mentor banquet was held Wednesday, May 9, at the Paton Community Room. Seniors, along with their parents and mentors shared a catered meal sponsored by Community State Bank of Paton and United Bank of Iowa- Churdan.
Read MoreBrown named one of 100 Great Iowa Nurses
Primary nurse in outpatient oncology clinic Greene County Medical Center’s Jessica Brown, RN, was honored as one of 100 Great Iowa Nurses at the 2018 awards ceremony held in Des Moines on Sunday, May 6. Brown has been with the medical center since April 2017 and is the primary nurse for all patients receiving chemotherapy through the outpatient oncology clinic.
Read MoreGreene Co 3-year-old preschool registration is May 22
Parents of children who will turn 3 years old by Sept. 15 and who live in the Greene County school district should plan to attend preschool registration Tuesday, May 22. The come-and-go event will be from 5 pm to 7 pm. There will be no parent meeting this year. At the registration will be stations for parents to complete everything…
Read MoreVeterans hosting potato bar supper May 19
The local veterans groups will host a potato bar dinner Saturday, May 19, from 5 to 7 pm at the VFW hall on the east side of the courthouse square in Jefferson. The meal will include baked potatoes with all the fixings, desserts and beverages. A free will donation will be accepted. All are welcome.
Read MoreReminder: Century, Heritage Farm application deadline is June 1
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig on Thursday reminded eligible farm owners that the deadline to apply for the 2018 Century and Heritage Farm Program is June 1. The program recognizes families that have owned their farm for 100 years in the case of Century Farms and 150 years for Heritage Farms.
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