Johnson to dance in Bill Riley final show

Gretah Johnson, 10, of Jefferson has been selected to perform her solo tap dance in the championship round in Bill Riley’s 56th annual Iowa State Fair Talent Search.  As a Sprout, Gretah will perform in exhibition on Sunday, Aug. 23, but will no longer be competing. Bill Riley, Jr. is once again hosting the competition. Two Sprout acts are being crowned champions every…

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ReCharge Wednesday, other programs return to JPRD

ReCharge Wednesdays, flag football  and Punt, Pass & Kick The Jefferson park and recreation department will once again offer ReCharge Wednesdays thanks to generous sponsorship by the providers of McFarland Clinic-Jefferson. ReCharge Wednesdays meets every Wednesday afternoon from 2:15 to 3:30 pm at the Greene County Community Center. The program is open to students in grades 1-8. The younger students…

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Hours told for Jeff swimming pool

With the start of school Monday, hours will change at the Jefferson municipal swimming pool. Monday through Thursday, Aug. 24-27, the pool will be open from 11:30 am to 1 pm for adult lap swim, and from 3 to 7 pm for open swim. Friday, Aug. 28, students don’t have school, so the pool will be open for the mid-day…

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Rudolph cattle place in State Fair Dexter show

Greene and neighboring Guthrie County were well represented at the Dexter cattle show judged Thursday, Aug. 13, at the Iowa State Fair. Terry Sprague of Guthrie Center netted the grand champion bull banner and the Iowa champion bull. Timberview Dexters of Coon Rapids exhibited the reserve champion bull as well as the grand champion female and Iowa champion female. Sprague…

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More State Fair wins for Carlson

Marianne Carlson of Jefferson took second place and $150 in the Pajama Party Goodies contest judged Aug. 18 at the Iowa State Fair. Entries were judged on taste, originality and the accompanying description of a favorite pajama party memory. Also on Tuesday, Carlson placed third and received $25 in the Bruce Piper’s Favorite Coconut Cream Pie contest.

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Weather data, week ending Aug. 21

Mother Nature gave a hint of what’s coming next as there were two days last week when the temperature didn’t reach 70 degrees and folks reached for jackets and sweaters as they began their work day. High temperature for the week was 85 degrees and low temperature was 51 degrees according to volunteer weather observer John Beltz. Jefferson received 2.65…

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Republicans elect new leadership

DES MOINES – Iowa Gov. Terry E. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds on Thursday congratulated new Iowa House Speaker-select Linda Upmeyer, new House majority leader Chris Hagenow, new House majority whip Joel Fry and new assistant house majority leader Zach Nunn following the House Republican caucus’ leadership election at the Iowa State capitol.

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Students head back to school on Monday

The new school year begins next Monday, Aug. 24, for students in the Greene County and Paton-Churdan districts. Students in the Greene County district will be dismissed early Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday according to the usual Wednesday schedule (intermediate school at 1:30, middle and elementary at 1:40, and high school at 1:45 pm).

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Teachers planning fundraisers for scholarships

The Greene County Education Association is planning a pair of events to raise funds for scholarships that will be awarded to Greene County seniors next spring. The first, a silent auction, is slated for this Friday, Aug. 21, during the pre-season “pop” scrimmage. Up for auction will be a package featuring four booster seats, reserved seating at Linduska Field, and…

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Free ‘Iowa Culture’ app lists destinations, including some in Greene County

Iowa Gov. Terry E. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Monday the launch of Iowa Culture, a new interactive mobile app that puts the largest, most comprehensive statewide collection of Iowa arts, history and cultural destinations in the palm of your hand. According to Angie Pederson, tourism and events coordinator for the Greene County Chamber, there are already several…

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