Sixth through eighth graders in the Greene County summer school program visited the library twice this summer. During the first visit the librarians shared with the students information about all they can check out and do and the library. The explained how the library is organized and highlighted free internet access, movies available to check out, and even a game…
Read MoreDay: July 31, 2016
Annual pheasant survey begins Aug. 1
Iowa’s 15-day annual pheasant population survey begins on Aug. 1, and wildlife experts say all indicators are pointing to a stable to increasing population of the popular game bird.
Read MoreWeather data week ending July 29
Jefferson got a respite from the heat during the week that ended July 29. High temperature for the week was 94 degrees early in the week, according to KCCI’s SchoolNet 8. Low temperature was 64 degrees. Jefferson received just .02 inch of rain.
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Peg Raney
Letter to the editor, I am writing in support of the upcoming school bond issue that I supported quietly the last time. I regret that I didn’t speak out and hope others will now speak up too. I have several perspectives to address. I retired from teaching literature in a classroom on the third floor of the middle school. I…
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