Nominations are due Friday, Dec. 20, for the Greene County Chamber and Development’s ABC Award. The award will be presented at the Chamber’s annual meeting Jan. 27. The ABC Award (Above and Beyond the Call) is presented annually to an individual or couple who through personal involvement, leadership qualities and unselfish giving of time and talent has positively affected activities…
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Neighboring counties to receive a share of gambling proceeds if Wild Rose license is approved
In a unique offer, non-profit organizations and communities in counties adjacent to Greene County stand to benefit financially if the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission approves a license for a proposed casino and entertainment facility in Greene County. Sharing the financial benefits will not decrease funds available in Greene County.
Read MoreCuddy brothers to manage Jefferson Community Golf Course
The Cuddy brothers—Joe, Steve and Craig – will take over management of the Jefferson Municipal Golf Course for the next golf season. The Jefferson city council at its Dec. 10 meeting approved a two-year management agreement with the Cuddys, doing business as Greene Properties, LLC, to manage the course, which became a city-owned facility last spring.
Read MoreChurdan library raising funds for expansion
The Churdan Public Library is rolling out a building renovation plan and fundraising effort with the theme “Expanding Our World!” According to library director Shari Minnehan, the library has outgrown its space. Since the last expansion in 1980, the role as “just a library” has changed. The number of services offered to patrons has greatly expanded beyond books: from computers…
Read MoreCast told for Players’ “Sound of Music”
Local favorite Nicole Friess Schilling will join another Jefferson-Scranton graduate, Josh Tuel, in the lead roles in the Community Players of Greene County production of “The Sound of Music” in February.
Read MorePaxton promotes Greene County as Home Base at Branstad press conference
Ken Paxton, executive director of Greene County Chamber and Development, had time at the podium at Gov Terry Branstad’s weekly press conference Dec. 3 to talk about the governor’s Home Base Iowa initiative for veterans. Paxton said Greene County is being poised to welcome veterans to new jobs he predicts will be available in the county in the next few years.
Read MoreAnnual Dessert Concert slated for Dec. 16
The Greene County High School music department will present its annual Dessert Concert Monday, Dec. 16, at 7:30 pm in the Middle School gymnasium. The concert band, concert choir, jazz band, and jazz choir will perform a variety of music. Concert choir alumni are encouraged to participate in singing Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus.
Read MoreSierra Community Theatre shows growth in movies
November marked the one year anniversary of the Sierra Community Theatre. As the theatre board reflects on the past year, members are proud of the success that has been shown through top rated movies being released in Jefferson and attendance figures for premieres. Over the past 12 months, the theatre has shown nine first run movies and people pleasers like “Les Miserables,”…
Read MoreNativity Festival raises more than $7,500 for Habitat
Habitat for Humanity’s second annual Nativity Festival, held Sunday at St Joseph Catholic Church and Parish Center, raised more than $7,500 that will go into next summer’s Helping Hands program to assist low income homeowners with needed home maintenance.
Read MoreGreene County schools working toward state Teacher Leadership and Compensation System
A team of Greene County school administrators and teachers are preparing an application to the Iowa Department of Education (DOE) to be among the first schools to participate in the new Teacher Leadership and Compensation System.
Read MoreGreene County libraries used as an example across the state
Greene County libraries and the Greene County Librarians Association are cited across the state for their collaborative efforts, said Iowa Library Services consultant Maryann Mori. Mori’s comments were made at a county-wide training for library trustees hosted by the Jefferson Public Library last month.
Read MorePrairie Blue tells holiday plans
Unique gifts produced by local artists and farmers will be showcased at the Buy Local/Eat Local open house at Prairie Blue Creative Arts on the west side of the courthouse square. Fine art, prints, local natural and grass-fed meats, goat milk soaps and more will be available for purchase directly from local artists and farmers.
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