The temperature was above 90 degrees but the shade was pleasant, the breeze was gentle, and the smiles were easy Wednesday afternoon as the Al Welsh Orchestra entertained at The Gardens in Jefferson. Residents and guests tapped their toes and called out requests. Some even took advantage of old-fashioned dance music and did exactly that… they danced!
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Demo contractor shares pictures of Rippey job
Chad Lansing of Lansing Brothers of Fort Dodge, the company that did the demolition of the 1921 portion of the Rippey school last fall, responded to Mary Weaver’s feature for GreeneCountyNewsOnline about Keith Devilbiss and the Rippey school memorial by sending along pictures he took. Preserving the name plate and the cornerstone from the building were included in the contract.…
Read MoreAccess Systems supports affordable housing with donation
When it comes to construction, high quality tools deliver efficiency and precision. The same is true with tools in the modern office, and the recent delivery of a Sharp brand high-speed color copier/network printer/scanner ensures Heart of Iowa Habitat for Humanity will continue to have efficiency and precision in their critical communications. The equipment will be used in the Boone…
Read MoreChurches invite all to day camp June 22-25
A Community Christian Day Camp will be held in Jefferson June 22-25. All area youngsters are welcome. A team from Riverside Bible Camp is being hosted by Central Christian Church and Christ Lutheran Church. The week will include worship, recreation, art fun, service projects, Bible study and snacks. This year’s theme is “Transformed,” based on Romans 12:2.
Read MoreNashville’s Phil Lee coming to Prairie Blue
The inimitable Phil Lee is not one of your grandparents’ Nashville stars. No, he’s one of those barely-discovered left-side-of-Nashville writers who probably doesn’t even know where Music Row is. Lee will perform in concert Saturday, June 20, at 7:30 pm at Prairie Blue Creative Arts on the west side of the courthouse square in Jefferson. Admission is by donation. Lee…
Read MoreNEW Coop Foundation supports 4-H
Greene County Extension recently shared news that the NEW Cooperative Foundation has again committed about $30,000 to area 4-H programs in all counties in its 11 county trade area, including Greene County.
Read MoreWeather data, week ending June 12
Jefferson received 2.99 inches of rain according to volunteer weather observer John Beltz. The steady rain that started Wednesday night dropped 2.38 inches. Temperatures ranged from a sultry 95 degrees on June 10 to a low of 60 degrres June 8 and June 12.
Read MoreBell Tower Festival opens with presentation of award to Roy Bardole
Against background noise of children gleefully enjoying carnival rides on the east side of the courthouse square, Greene County Chamber president Omega Sang (pictured), Chamber events committee chair Toni Wetrich, and Bell Tower Community Foundation president Carole Custer thanked sponsors, volunteers, and donors at the opening ceremony of the 2015 Bell Tower Festival Friday evening. A highlight of the ceremony was…
Read MoreCounty plans repairs to Mahanay bells
(Edited June 16) The Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower will again sound the entire Westminster chime by autumn. The board of supervisors agreed Monday to spend $32,650 to replace the strikers on the five bells and to install a high voltage DC system on them to replace the malfunctioning AC coils. County engineer Wade Weiss told the supervisors he has had…
Read MoreThe Big Top has been in Jefferson before
Organizers of the Bell Tower Festival talked about how much fun it would be to have elephants at the Bell Tower Big Top, but the cost was a lot more than peanuts. Greene County recorder Marcia Tasler shares a favorite photo she’s had on display at the courthouse for many years. Back in 1910, there was an elephant parade on State Street!
Read MoreBell Tower Big Top draws big number of vendors
The days of the courthouse square being packed with vendors for the Bell Tower Festival have returned. Angie Pedersen, Bell Tower Festival coordinator, reports that carnival rides by Amusement Associates will take up the east side of the square, and vendors will fill the other three sides.
Read MoreA win and a loss for the Rams at Saydel
The Ram softball team has won a dozen games with a 6-2 road win over Saydel Wednesday. The Rams are now 8-0 in the Heart of Iowa Activities Conference and 12-0 overall. Senior pitcher Marissa Promes is 11-0 on the season. Against the Eagles she allowed two earned runs on three hits. She struck out seven batters, walked one, and…
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