The Greene County Early Learning Center, the Jefferson public library and the Jefferson park and recreation department recently received funds for special projects from Jefferson Elks Lodge 2306 as part of the Elks Grand Lodge’s celebration of the 150th anniversary of its founding.
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In the neighborhood
Please send your news to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net February 4, 2018 There will be a community bridal shower for Liz Hick on Sunday, Feb. 11, at 2 pm in the Rippey United Methodist Church. Bring a favorite recipe. Liz is the daughter of Kevin and Mary Ann Hick.
Read MoreLocal farmers recognized as water quality bill is signed into law
Iowa Cover Crop founders James Holz and Bill Frederick, of Greene County, were highlighted in remarks by Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds on Wednesday as she signed Senate File 512 into law. Holz and Frederick were recognized for their efforts building a business focused on conservation in the state of Iowa during the governor’s first bill signing. The new law, Senate…
Read MoreSierra Community Theatre becomes a classroom
Students in grades 3-12 at Paton-Churdan and 7-8 graders at Greene County used the Sierra Community Theatre as their classroom Friday. The theatre hosted a special showing of the movie, “Wonder.” The movie is based on the bestseller of the same name by R.J. Palacio, and tells the story of August Pullman, a boy with facial differences who leaves the…
Read MoreChurdan library serving breakfast Sunday, Feb. 11
The board and staff of the Churdan public library will serve a Valentine’s breakfast Sunday, Feb. 11, from 10 am to 1 pm in the Churdan Community Room. The menu includes scrambled eggs, pancakes, sausage, rolls and beverages. A free will donation will be accepted with all proceeds going to the building fund.
Read MoreBlood drive Feb. 13 in Jefferson
LifeServe Blood Center will hold a community blood drive in Jefferson Tuesday, Feb. 13, from 12:30 to 5:30 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, 801 W. Lincoln Way.
Read MoreSocial Media Club visits Jefferson Telecom
Greene County high school’s Social Media Club wanted to gain some tech savvy, so members held their bi-monthly meeting at Jefferson Telecom on Thursday, Jan. 25. Students learned how to create SnapChat filters and the costs associated with it. The club has a filter ready for Valentines’ Day and will create more filters in months to come. Filters are sponsored…
Read MoreCentury, Heritage Farm families encouraged to apply
DES MOINES –Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey encourages eligible farm owners to apply for the 2018 Century and Heritage Farm Program. The program is sponsored by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation and recognizes families that have owned their farm for 100 years in the case of Century Farms and 150…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send your news to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net January 29, 2018 BRR coming to Rippey Saturday, Feb 3 The first thing I saw when I walked into the Fellowship Hall on Sunday morning was a table heaped with bags of potatoes ready to bake and a list of willing helpers, pie and dessert bakers. t’s that time of year!
Read MoreRam Restaurant opens soon
Ram Restaurant at Greene County High School will open for its 2018 season Tuesday, Feb. 13. Preparations have been underway for several weeks. Students in the culinary classes have been assigned their duties and are practicing their customer service skills. This season is special as the Ram Restaurant will celebrate its 40th anniversary Feb. 22. Turkey in the Straw, the…
Read MoreSoup supper rescheduled
A soup supper fundraiser hosted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary, and the American Legion is slated for Saturday, Feb. 3, at the VFW post on the east side the square in Jefferson. The three veterans groups will serve chili, chicken noodle soup, rolls and desserts from 5 to 7 pm. Free will donations will…
Read MoreSixth graders put on their thinking caps
A team of Greene County sixth graders placed sixth among 43 Iowa teams in the Thinking Cap Quiz Bowl. The Thinking Cap Quiz Bowl is on online event in which students score points for quickly and correctly answering questions about math, geography, government, sports, spelling, science, literature, English, history, general knowledge and fun trivia.
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