Jefferson-Elementary students “LOVE” to read. The school recently had its first “Ram Reader” book distribution of the school year for all students in our building. As the students entered the art room they saw hundreds of brand new books spread over every surface available. Each child was allowed to choose “just one” book to keep to read over and over. Being able to choose
Read MoreMonth: November 2013
Grace under pressure
~a column about Jefferson by Colleen O’Brien Avid for money of my own beyond the 25 cents a week I received as my very feeble teenage allowance, I went to work as a soda jerk when I was in eighth grade. This was in the spring of 1958, and it was a calculated piece of business. Working all summer would…
Read MoreMeet WILBOR at the Scranton Public Library
The Coffee Nook at the Scranton Public Library will host a program about WILBOR (West/Central Iowa Libraries Building Online Resources) Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 7 pm. Using WILBOR, area library patrons can download e-books to their personal Kindle, Nook, iPad, Smartphone, or any other e-readers. Participants are encouraged to bring their e-readers along for hands-on experience. The program is sponsored by the Friends…
Read MoreSecond teen in high speed chase remains unnamed
More than a week after a pair of teens led a police officer on a chase that hit speeds up to 134 mph, the name of one of the teens involved has not been released. The chase took place last Monday, Nov. 18. It started in Slifer in Webster County at 7:15 am when a 2006 Mitsubishi Galant was clocked…
Read MoreNativity sets invited for upcoming Festival display
Once a year, special decorations from Christmas celebrations past come out of hiding to create a festive atmosphere for sharing with family and friends during the holiday season. For many, a nativity scene is a cherished tradition. Artists have sculpted many beautiful variations on the nativity scene that are treasured by their owners. Habitat for Humanity is providing a special opportunity
Read MoreBreakfast in Rippey Dec. 7
The Friends of Rippey will host a breakfast Saturday, Dec. 7, from 9 am to noon in the Rippey Community Center. The menu includes eggs, sausage, cinnamon rolls, fruit and juice. A free will donation will be accepted. The quilt raffle drawing will be done at noon. The winner need not be present to win.
Read MoreHSAP students perform readers’ theater
Slappy Hooper was the biggest, fastest, bestest sign painter of all time. Just give him some paint, and a brush and “slip, slop, slap” the job was done– and never a brush stroke in sight! Poor Slappy’s signs were TOO good. They attracted bees, melted snow, and the eagle flew right off one sign. His
Read MoreGreenespeak poetry event coming to Greene Bean Coffee
Greenespeak, an evening of original, local poetry, will be a highlight of Black Coffee Friday on Friday, Nov. 29, at Greene Bean Coffee in Jefferson. Poets are invited to an open mic from 7 to 9 pm. Members of the Coven poetry group
Read MoreInfant CPR class a success at medical center
Greene County Medical Center’s Advanced Women’s Care clinic, in partnership with Greene County EMS, recently held two infant CPR classes for 20 new parents and grandparents.
Read More4-H members attend leadership training
4-H members from Story, Boone and Greene counties joined together Friday, Nov. 15, to learn about the fundamentals of leadership.
Read MoreFundraising under way for April 26 Relay for Life of Greene County
Melvin Coil honored at age 101 by Branstad
Melvin G. Coil of Manson (pictured, seated), longtime Jefferson resident, was honored Oct. 14 with 24 other centenarians by Gov Terry Branstad (left) and Lt Gov Kim Reynolds at a ceremony at the Scheman Building on the Iowa State University campus. Coil lived in Greene County for 99 years until he sold his home in 2010 and moved to Manson…
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