Jefferson park and recreation director Vicky Lautner was happy after a drowning drill at the Jefferson municipal pool last Wednesday afternoon. The guards knew exactly what to do when an unconscious “victim” with a neck injury needed rescuing. “What the drill showed was that our guards are ready to do what they need to do,” Lautner said.
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Back to work on downtown welcome center
It’s beginning to look a lot like Monticello! Exterior work at the welcome center at the Thomas Jefferson Gardens is moving along with the addition of Federalist faux pillars on the front of the building. A new large door has been installed on the north side of the building, and a new large window on the south side adds welcome daylight. The…
Read MoreJPRD, Elks team up for Safety Camp
A baker’s dozen children learned how to be safe in all sorts of different situations at the Jefferson park and recreation department’s annual Safety Camp last week. This year’s Safety Camp was sponsored by the Jefferson Elks lodge. Most of the children are pictured with (adults, from left) instructor Jennifer Kennedy, Elks Hollie Roberts and Diane Gibson, and instructor Cassidy Adamson.…
Read MoreNorthey reminds Iowans of Farmers Market Week
DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey on Aug. 1 encouraged Iowans to take advantage of fresh fruits and vegetables available at the more than 220 farmers markets in Iowa as part of National Farmers Market Week, Aug. 3-9. “We continue to see growing demand for fresh locally grown produce and farmers markets are a great place to…
Read MoreGood news! It’s State Fair time!
GreeneCountyNewsOnline has some money-saving State Fair tips “Nothing Compares” to the Iowa State Fair, Aug. 7-17 at the State Fairgrounds on the east side of Des Moines! This year’s theme is “Amazingly Amusing,” and what’s more amusing than saving some green? For many families, going to the State Fair is an August tradition, one that wilts just a little when…
Read MoreNew THINK GREENE business and tourism guide in a mailbox near you
Greene County residents are the first to see Greene County Chamber & Development’s newest finished product – THINK GREENE: Greene County Business & Tourism Guide. Five thousand copies of the 36-page, full color guide to business and tourism in the county were mailed this week to every mailing address and business in the county. The THINK GREENE: Guide highlights the county’s parks, recreation…
Read MoreAuxiliary’s “Sweet Memories” quilt ready to be raffled
The Greene County Medical Center auxiliary has selected “Sweet Memories” this year for its annual quilt raffle. Hand-pieced in reds, pinks and greens, “Sweet Memories” was embroidered by Joyce Raver, hand-quilted by Heartfelt Quilters of Scranton and bound by Joyce Clark. It measures approximately 90 x 90 inches.
Read MoreRegister now for JPRD’s U8-U14 soccer
Deadline Aug. 15; forms available here The Jefferson park and recreation department is gearing up for the fall soccer season for players under 8 through under 14 Registration forms are now available at the Greene County Community Center or by clicking here. Registration deadline is Friday, August 15. Players who register after August 15 are not guaranteed a spot on a…
Read More4-H, FFA members earn ribbons at Greene County Fair
A total of 157 Greene County 4-H members exhibited projects at the Greene County Fair earlier this month. A fair exhibit is the result of work in the various 4-H project areas and is meant to showcase what the 4-H member learned by participating in the project. Judging of 2014 Greene County 4-H static exhibit entries opened the fair on…
Read MoreGrand Junction Community Center organizers seek county support
Diane Wise and Larry Pote spoke with the Greene County board of supervisors Monday about the effort to build a new community center in Grand Junction. The current building is dilapidated and unsafe; it is slated to be demolished next spring. Wise told the supervisors the project steering committee has already submitted grant applications with assistance from Region XII Council…
Read MoreGrand Junction hosts Lincoln Highway Day last Saturday
Grand Junction residents and friends celebrated Lincoln Highway Day last Saturday, with a 5K Glo-Run/Walk capping off the day with more than 200 participants. The event raised $5,100 for the Community Center building fund. The day included a one act play by the Off the Track Players, a parade, carnival games, an East Greene jersey auction, a performance by the Town…
Read MoreGreene Co school registration is Monday
All Greene County students in grades pre-kindergarten through 12th will register for the 2014-15 school year next Monday, Aug. 4, from 8 am to 7 pm at the high school in Jefferson. Parents should be prepared with home, work and cellular phone numbers and emergency contact information. Book fees this year are as follows, with fees for students eligible for…
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