Barb Brooker will offer a very basic computer class for persons of any age, particularly the older set. Learn how to access the internet for information and enjoyment, as well as how to receive and send emails. Those with technophobia are very welcome.
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Farm Bureau annual meeting is next week
Greene County Farm Bureau members are reminded that the deadline for reservations for the annual meeting is Wednesday, July 23. The annual meeting is slated for Thursday, July 31, at Clover Hall at the Greene County Fairgrounds. A roast beef meal will be served at 6:30 pm and the business meeting will start at 7:30.
Read MoreKids’ Pedal Pull an annual favorite at the fair
Greene County Farm Bureau, Bomgaars, Durbin Auto, Breadeaux Pizza, and the Twiins Shoppe sponsored the Kids’ Pedal Pull at the Greene County Fair on Saturday, July 12. Thirty-nine youngsters ages 4 – 11 participated in their respective age groups. Pictured at right is 8-year-old winner Katie Pfalzgraff.
Read MoreLet the city crew do the hard part of yard work
The city of Jefferson crew will chip brush curbside at no charge July 21-24. Residents should pile brush in tidy armload piles, with the cut ends facing the street, and the city crew will do the work of hauling it away. That leaves time to do other more enjoyable things…..and aren’t most things more fun that dealing with brush? Residents…
Read MoreGreene SWCD tells gas card winners
The Greene SWCD (Soil & Water Conservation District) has announced the winners of their annual Greene County Fair drawing for gas gift certificates. This year’s winners for the $25 gas cards are Makinzie Goettsch of Des Moines and Peg Hoyt of Scranton won $25 gas cards.
Read MoreEric Taylor coming to Prairie Blue
Singer/songwriter Eric Taylor will perform Friday, July 18, at Prairie Blue Creative Arts in Jefferson. Doors will open at 7:30 pm and the music starts at 8 pm. As with all Prairie Blue house concerts, bring your own beverage/food. There is no cover charge, but a hat will be passed for Taylor. A preview of his work….
Read MoreCommunity blood drive in Scranton Monday
LifeServe Blood Center will conduct a blood drive Monday, July 21, from 3 to 7 pm at the Scranton United Methodist Church. Eligible donors must be at least 16 years off age, be in general good health and weigh at least 120 pounds. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins will be accepted as the schedule allows. Check online at www.lifeserveboolcenterofiowa.org for…
Read MoreRams win last game of regular baseball season
The Greene County Rams won their final regular baseball game 10-6 over Nevada Wednesday evening at Allensworth Field in Jefferson. The Rams finished the regular season 11-14 overall and 8-9 in the Heart of Iowa Activities Conference.
Read MoreIn the neighborhood – Rest in peace, Velda
For many years Velda DeMoss briefed everyone in Greene County on the news and events of her neighbors in Rippey with the weekly Rippey News in the Jefferson Herald. Velda lost her battle with cancer earlier this week. Nancy Hanaman provides a poetic tribute to her. “Velda has known me for all of my 68-1/2 years and went to high…
Read MoreFair board kicks off fund drive; Peoples primes the pump
Peoples Trust & Savings Bank jump started a capital improvement fund drive by the Greene County Fair board with a $15,000 donation last Friday evening. Presenting the check were (from right) Doug Carman, Chad Leighty and Larry Pote of Peoples Bank, with fair board members Josh Hedges and Rod Wolf accepting.
Read MoreEasons honored by Genesis Development
The large conference room at Genesis Development in Jefferson was renamed the Eason Room in a ceremony Friday afternoon in honor of Helen and Wilbur “Curly” Eason of Scranton. The ceremony, which was attended by about 35 persons, was a surprise for the Easons. They had been asked to come talk with legislators about services for adults with special needs.…
Read MoreTo be PC or to poke fun, that is the question
~a column by Colleen O’Brien I just read online that if I mention in public that we are becoming a two-tiered society (rich and poor), the rich will accuse me of being classist. Will I ever learn to be Politically Correct? This word classist means to them that I’m fomenting dissatisfaction with the status quo, but who wouldn’t? Look at…
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