Disney/Pixar’s box office hit “Finding Dory,” which stars the loveable but memory-challenged blue tang movie-goers met in “Finding Nemo”, is in the middle of a two-week run at the Sierra Community Theatre in Jefferson. Regular show times are 7 pm daily with matinees Saturday and Sunday.
Read MoreDay: June 26, 2016
GJ man wins big lottery prize
CLIVE, Iowa – A Greene County man has won a $50,000 lottery prize. George Dobney claimed the 28th of 30 top prizes of $50,000 available in the lottery’s “Super Crossword” scratch game. He claimed his prize Monday at the lottery’s headquarters in Clive. Dobney purchased his winning ticket at Casey’s, 504 16th St. in Grand Junction.
Read MoreLow cost spay/neuter clinics slated
Animal Protection and Education (APE) charity is taking reservations to two nearby low cost vaccination and spay/neuter clinics for dogs and cats. Clinics are slated for Thursday, June 30, in Ogden and Tuesday, July 12, in Jefferson. For more information call 515-460-7729, email united4ape@gmail.com or visit APE’s website at http://www.goape.info/.
Read MoreSTEAM Clubs provide new summer learning experience
Full STEAM Ahead, a new program through ISU Extension & Outreach Greene County, is underway. Three STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math) Clubs are meeting Wednesday afternoons through July 6. This partnership with Greene County Community Schools has provided an awesome experience for 25 local youngsters this summer.
Read MoreIowa DNR: Thirty years, 30 natural resource successes
DES MOINES — July 1 marks the 30th anniversary of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, established by the Iowa legislature when several state agencies consolidated in 1986. To help commemorate the 30th anniversary, the DNR is highlighting 30 success stories for Iowa’s natural resources during the last three decades.
Read MoreWeather data, week ending June 24
After 15 consecutive days of the high temperature in the 90s, Jefferson residents finally got a respite, but only a brief one. High temperature was “only” 85 degrees on Thursday, June 23. High temperature for the week ending June 24 was 95 degrees. Low temperature was 62 degrees. Jefferson received .02 inch of rain. As of June 24, Jefferson has…
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