The Rotary pavilion at the Thomas Jefferson Gardens was dedicated Saturday afternoon during the Bell Tower Festival after an inaugural concert there by the Town and Country Band. Tim Christensen, president of the Jefferson Rotary Club, did the honors. He explained that the project was funded through the Rotary International simplified grant program and proceeds from the club’s annual charity…
Read MoreMonth: June 2014
4-H Communications Contest winners told
A total of eight 4-H communication projects will advance to the 2014 Iowa State Fair, following the Greene County 4-H Communications Contest held Wednesday, June 11, at the First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson. A total of 10 4-H members exhibited eight presentations and two 4-H posters.
Read MoreCorn, soybeans doing well
Precipitation and temperatures were both below normal for the week across Iowa, according to the USDDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, but the corn and soybean crops are faring well. There were 5.4 days suitable for fieldwork across the state, with 5.8 days in west central Iowa. The condition of the state’s corn crop was rated 1 percent very poor, 2…
Read MoreJPRD offers tennis, basketball programs
Registration deadlines are nearing for a pair of programs hosted by the Jefferson park and recreation department. Tennis clinic: Boys and girls 8 years and older will learn the fundamentals of tennis. The clinic, taught by Alex Hamilton and Kathy Bravard, is free courtesy of donations in memory of Dr. Robert Burke. Dr Burke loved tennis and was instrumental in…
Read MoreFixin’ up the gazebo
The gazebo in Scranton’s Main Street park got a much needed face lift last week when workers from C & S Construction put new shingles on the structure. Pictured is Steve Weitl nailing down the caps on the shingle ridges. Stacy and Craig MacDonald purchased the materials as a memorial to their father, the late B.A. MacDonald, long-time mayor of the…
Read MoreDiabetes 101 presentations scheduled to aid prevention
Diabetes affects 26 million Americans and pre-diabetes affects another 79 million Americans. In a continued effort to improve and prevent such statistics, the Greene County Medical Center Diabetes Management staff are offering two “Diabetes 101” courses in June. Sessions are scheduled for Tuesday, June 24, at 1:30 pm at the Churdan library, and Thursday, June 26, at 2 pm at the…
Read MoreChrist Lutheran, Central Christian churches plan day camp
Christ Lutheran and Central Christian churches are co-hosting a summer day camp for area youngsters next week, June 23-26. Campers entering grades 1-6 will attend from 10 am to 2:45 pm. Children ages 4-5 can attend a shortened day from 10 am to 12:30 pm. The day camp will be held at Christ Lutheran, located just north of Greene County…
Read MorePhil Lee to perform at Prairie Blue
Singer-songwriter Phil Lee will perform n concert Saturday, June 21, at 8 pm at Prairie Blue Creative Arts at 114 N. Wilson, Jefferson. Doors will open at 7:30 pm. Admission is by donation. Lee has been described as “combining the social consciousness of Woody Guthrie with the twisted furry of Jerry Lee Lewis.” According to press information, he crafts songs…
Read MoreStalder to speak in Scranton
Sharon Stalder will be the featured speaker Tuesday, June 24, at 7 pm at the Coffee Nook at the Scranton public library. Stalder will share her journey in her battle against cancer. The Coffee Nook is sponsored by the Friends of the Scranton Library. All are welcome.
Read MoreRam softball team gets a win, baseball team loses in non-conference play Tuesday
The Greene County Rams split softball and baseball games again Tuesday in non-conference games against the Prairie Valley Warriors, with the softball team picking win number 12 in a 14-0 shut out and the baseball team losing 10-7. Pitcher Marissa Promes had a day of rest as sophomore McKenzie Dennhardt got her first varsity win. She had three strikeouts and…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Brandy Peterson
Dear Editor, I would like to thank the participants, volunteers and sponsors of the Jeffette Youth Track and Field meet for making the event a great one. A special thank you to Coach Sawhill, Coach Simpson and Coach Buenz for giving us the knowledge, encouragement and support to accomplish great things through track and field, whether competing in 1994 or…
Read MoreObituary – Todd Kent McWilliam
Todd Kent McWilliam passed away June 11, 2014, at the age of 49. Todd will be interred at the DFW National Veterans Cemetery in Grand Prairie, TX. A private military ceremony will honor his years of service to our country and his life here on Earth. Todd went to school in Jefferson and went on to earn several degrees: a…
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