FFA members competed in the photography contest judged the Thursday prior to the 2015 Iowa State Fair. Marshal Wilz of Eddyville received Best of Show honors while Jay Wessels of Dyersville received the Reserve Best of Show title. Brittany Gunn of Jefferson placed fourth in the Plants division.
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Jefferson man claims trophy in State Fair arm wrestling
Branden Smith of Jefferson took home a third place trophy from the Monster Arm Wrestling tournament held at the Iowa State Fair Sunday, Aug. 16. Smith competed in the men’s left-handed heavyweight division.
Read MoreHastings to intern at Disney World
Corinne Hastings of Perry will do an internship at Disney World for the 2015 fall semester. She is a student at Iowa State University majoring in political science with a minor in event management. She is the daughter of Craig and Kerry Hastings and sister of Libby of Perry. Her grandparents are Bob and Carolyn Weddle of Scranton; Kathy and…
Read MoreLocal student at World Food Prize Iowa Youth Institute
Presents info on sanitation and water quality in China Greene County High School senior Noelle Gray (pictured, standing) participated in the World Food Prize Iowa Youth Institute at Iowa State University Monday, April 27. The institute brought together more than 250 high school students from 123 different high schools across Iowa to explore critical global issues and academic and career paths in…
Read MoreRice to tour Germany with International Youth Symphony Orchestra
Katie Rice of Jefferson, a graduate student at the University of Nebraska Lincoln, will hav opportunity to travel and perform as principal clarinetist and staff member with the International Youth Symphony Orchestra (IYSO) sponsored by the Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp in Twin Lake, MI.
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Rachel Patterson of Jefferson graduated from Grandview University on April 25 with a bachelor’s degree in studio art. She is the daughter of Tony and Nancie Patterson of Aplington and is engaged to be married to Jefferson resident Jeremy Kuehl.
Read MoreBriella McDonald a finalist in National American Miss state pageant
Briella McDonald, 5-year-old daughter of Marty and Angelina McDonald of Scranton, has been chosen as a state finalist in the National American Miss Iowa pageant to be held May 2 – 3 in Waterloo. The National American Miss pageants are held for girls ages 4 – 18 and have five different age divisions. Briella will compete in the Princess age…
Read MoreLocal students in top 2 percent at ISU
Three students from Jefferson have earned academic recognition at Iowa State University for their exceptional work this year. ISU recently released the names of students in the top 2 percent of the various colleges. In the College of Human Sciences, Macy Elizabeth Mears, a senior, and Hannah Marie Ober, a junior, were named for the academic honor. Jessica Elizabeth Taggart, a…
Read MoreHedges and Fouch named as windbreak award winners
At a recent meeting of the Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), the commissioners honored the recipients of the 2014 Izaak Walton League Windbreak Award. Recognition was given to Randy Hedges and Kevin Fouch for their outstanding windbreaks. Pictured are (from left) commissioners Andy Krieger and Ryan Minnehan, Linda and Randy Hedges, and commissioners Mark Naberhaus and Bill Frederick.…
Read MorePaton-Churdan NHS inducts new members
The Paton-Churdan chapter of National Honor Society inducted senior Dylan Burgart and junior Carleigh Paup at a ceremony in the school auditorium Monday, March 9. A dessert reception followed the ceremony. Burgart (left) has been involved in basketball, track, cross country, drama, and choir throughout his high school career. He is known as an upbeat and friendly person.
Read MoreIntermediate, middle school students to honor choir
Thirty-two Greene County choir students from grades six, seven and eight will take part in one of two 160-voice honor choirs in the Webster City High School auditorium on Friday, March 27. The choirs will rehearse during the day, with a public performance at 7 pm. An admission will be charged.
Read MoreDavid Petersen earns All-State Speech recognition
Greene County High School junior David Petersen has been selected to perform at the prestigious All-State Speech Festival for individual events Monday, March 30, on the University of Northern Iowa campus. Petersen received “I” ratings in solo musical and in poetry at the state speech contest held March 14 at Nevada. His All-State selection is solo musical.
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