The cast of Greene County High School’s fall play, the comedy “Annie Play Will Do” by Scott Haan, has been announced by director Darren Jackson. Members of the cast and their roles are Arthur Bardole as Paul, Danielle Johnson as Laura, Kara Betts as Rhonda, Hannah Gliem as Ms. Morris, Emma Hansen as Gale, Lauren Swain as Teresa, Jack Schilling…
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IEDA director Durham to visit Jefferson next week
Invited by Greene County Chamber Debi Durham, director of the Iowa Economic Development Authority, will visit several Greene County attractions next Wednesday, Sept. 30. Durham will be hosted by Greene County Chamber tourism and events coordinator Angie Pedersen. At the beginning of the year, Durham committed to travel to at least 12 towns across Iowa to see their attractions first…
Read MoreErnst, all 19 other women senators introduce #FreeThe20 resolution
Bipartisan resolution calls for release of women political prisoners around the world WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) joined all 19 other women Senators led by Kelly Ayotte (R-NH), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Susan Collins (R-ME), and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) to introduce the bipartisan #FreeThe20 resolution to support the empowerment of women and urge countries to release women held…
Read MoreAnnual Youth Shoot held last Saturday
More than 50 youngsters attended the annual Greene County Outdoor Day last Saturday at Slininger Woods west of Jefferson. The free event included six stations where youngsters learned about shotguns, rifles, black powder, archery, trapping and tomahawks. All participants had the opportunity to visit each station during the day.
Read MoreCity council buys a second downtown building in ‘rescue’ attempt
Also moving at full speed on Community Development Block Grant The city of Jefferson will soon become the owner of a second dilapidated downtown building. The city council at its regular meeting Sept. 22 authorized city administrator Mike Palmer and city attorney Bob Schwarzkopf to enter into a purchase agreement on the retail building at 111 E. Lincoln Way, just…
Read MorePrairie Blue is looking for playwrights, authors, poets
Prairie Blue Creative Arts is soliciting original scripts for a holiday show. Director Nicole Friess-Schilling plans to do three one-act plays. She is looking for original scripts that have a holiday theme, require six or fewer actors, and can be performed by youngsters ages 8 and older through adults. Comedies and drama are welcome, as are holiday-themed short stories, poems…
Read MoreWhiterock Conservancy plans trail work bee and Slow Sunday Drive
Whiterock Conservancy will host a work bee for volunteers who want to help maintain and improve its trails Saturday, Sept. 26. With more than five inches of rainfall last week, the trails took a little bit of a beating, a spokesperson said. Volunteers will help repair and improve the most challenging slopes of the Big Dipper, Long Creek Trail and…
Read MoreTown hall meeting will answer the question, ‘What’s next?’
All county residents are invited and encouraged to attend a town hall meeting next Monday, Sept. 28, at 6 pm at the Greene County Community Center in Jefferson. The meeting is hosted by Greene County Development Corporation. With a working headline “It’s been a great year – what’s next?,” speakers will provide updates about several ongoing and upcoming projects.
Read MoreJefferson Matters: Main Street starts ‘investment’ drive
Jefferson Matters: Main Street is kicking off its 2015 investment drive. Residents and businesses interested in investing in Jefferson’s Main Street district can become Investors.
Read MoreWarm, windy, mostly dry week aids crop development
A windy, warm, and mostly dry week aided crop maturity for the week ending Sept. 20, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were 4.8 days suitable for fieldwork. Fieldwork for the week included harvesting seed corn, chopping silage, cutting hay, and reports of scattered corn for grain and soybean harvest. Farmers were also preparing farm equipment…
Read MoreMiddle school sports
Eighth grade volleyball vs Roland-Story Sept. 24 The Greene County eighth grade volleyball team traveled to Roland Thursday to play nine games against Roland-Story. The Rams won seven games and lost two. They won the B, C, and D matches. Game scores were A squad, 13-21, 18-21; B squad, 21-16, 21-10; C squad, 21-12, 21-15, 14-12; and D squad, 21-18,…
Read MoreElsie Hutchison, 1917-2015
A Service of Remembrance will be held Wednesday, Sept. 23, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson for Elsie Irene Hutchison, 98, of Jefferson. Words of comfort will be offered by the Rev Timothy A. Jones, pastor of the church. Organist will be Mark Erickson. Honorary casket bearer will be her grandson Chris Milligan. Casket bearers will be Troy Scheuermann, Dick…
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