At the Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District’s (SWCD) January meeting the commissioners honored the recipients of the 2013 Izaak Walton League Windbreak Award. Recognition was given to Bruce Wessling of Grand Junction and Louis Hahn of Churdan for their outstanding windbreaks.
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Menz to talk about and sign his “Ramblings from the Upper Deck”
The Jefferson Public Library will host Lynn Menz of Jefferson for an author talk and book signing Saturday, Feb. 15, from 10 to 11:30 am at Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson. Menz published memoirs, “Ramblings from the Upper Deck: The Life and Times of an Iowa Boy” in 2013.
Read MoreDodgeball coming to Scranton gym
The Scranton Community Center (former school gym) will be the scene for lively adult dodgeball in a tournament Saturday, Feb. 8, with play starting at 10 am. The tournament is open to adults age 18 and older. Six-person teams must be sponsored by a Greene County business. Businesses may sponsor more than one team, and team members do not have…
Read MoreRegistration open for Babysitting Basics course
Registration is now open for the Babysitting Basics course offered by Greene County Extension & Outreach. The five-week series for fifth and sixth grade boys and girls will run Mondays, March 3-31, from 4 to 5:30 pm.
Read MorePlaques to honor Heads, Eva Leonard, George Gallup and more
The subjects of the first six interpretive pillars around the courthouse square in Jefferson were announced at the Jefferson city council meeting Tuesday. Alan Robinson, Jefferson Matters: Main Street program director, told the council that installation will be done this spring.
Read MoreTickets on sale for “The Sound of Music”
Tickets are now on sale for the Community Players of Greene County production of “The Sound of Music.” The local production of this timeless classic written by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein will be one that will be talked about for years, Players president Clay Ross said. Nicole Friess Schilling and Josh Tuel play the lead roles of Maria and Captain…
Read MoreLocal youngsters jumping rope, shooting hoops for AHA
Students in grades 3-8 at Jefferson-Scranton elementary, Greene County Intermediate and Greene County Middle Schools are jumping and basketball shooting at the chance to fight heart disease and stroke, our nation’s No. 1 and No. 3 killers, respectively.
Read MoreValentines, homeless teens and more topics for TCL fellowship series
The February calendar for the Wednesday Community Fellowship series at Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson includes information about antique Valentines and local homeless teens.
Read MoreSold out Market to Market Relay Iowa to add 50 more teams
DES MOINES – The popular Market to Market Relay Iowa running event, in only its second year, sold out on Jan. 11, nearly 4 months in advance. Originally capped at 250 teams, the race organizers worked with cities along the course, volunteers, and the Raccoon River Valley Trail Association to be able to increase the number of teams. The approval…
Read MoreSWCD to host cover crop meeting Feb. 5
The Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will hold an informational meeting on cover crops and soil health Wednesday, Feb. 5, from 9 am to noon at the St Joseph Parish Center, 503 N. Chestnut, Jefferson. All agricultural producers are welcome to attend. Lunch will be provided following the meeting. Questions? Call Greene County SWCD at 515-386-3817.
Read MoreApplications available for local Rotary Club grants
Non-profit organizations are eligible The Rotary Club of Jefferson has opened its 2014 grant cycle. The application process is open to non-profit organizations whose programs or projects benefit others in the areas of education and literacy, community improvement, youth activities, economic development, community assistance and health. Organizations are not required to have a 501(c)(3) IRS designation.
Read MoreRippey council ready for BRR on Saturday
At its January 6 meeting, the Rippey City Council approved several items relating to the Bike Ride to Rippey that is scheduled on Saturday, Feb. 1. Hardy bicyclists will don their cold weather gear and ride from Perry to Rippey and back on Saturday.
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