Letter to the editor, Wow! Several days after attending the recent informational meeting held at the Greene County Middle School in Jefferson, I’m still astonished at what I saw. The meeting was conducted by the “Pay It Forward Committee,” which is advocating voter approval of a school bond measure in a Sept. 13 election.
Read MoreDay: August 14, 2016
School Finance 101
(Editor’s note – Retired physician Steve Karber and retired teacher Julie Karber, co-chairs of the volunteer Pay It Forward committee that is working to educate the public about the Greene County Schools’ Sept. 13 bond issue proposal, wrote the following as a layman’s guide to school finance.) Understanding the source of school finances as well as regulations for spending is…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Pay It Forward committee co-chairs
To the editor: On behalf of the Pay It Forward committee, we would like to thank all of those who took the time to attend our town hall meetings in Scranton, Rippey, Jefferson, and Grand Junction.
Read MoreGood start at State Fair for county residents
Greene County residents wasted no time collecting successes at the Iowa State Fair. Thursday, the first day of the fair, saw a local dance quartet advance in the Bill Riley Talent Search and the first wins for veteran foods competitor Marianne Carlson.
Read MoreTime to register for JPRD fall programs
The Jefferson park and recreation department is now accepting registrations for many fall programs. JPRD will once again offer ReCharge Wednesdays thanks to generous sponsorship by the providers of McFarland Clinic-Jefferson.
Read MoreTractor ride, Show & Shine in Scranton Saturday
The Hot August Night show was cancelled in Jefferson Thursday evening due to the sort of weather that prompts owners of very special vehicles to leave them in the garage. But, vehicle enthusiasts have another chance to see classic cars, trucks, motorcycles and tractors next Saturday, Aug. 20, at the Old Lincoln Highway 30 Show and Shine on Main Street…
Read More‘1,000 Books Before Kindergarten’ sets children on path to success
Families are invited to join the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program at the Jefferson public library. The 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program is a nationwide challenge that encourages parents and caregivers to regularly read aloud to their children. By reading just one book a night, families can reach the 1,000-book goal in three years and provide their children essential early…
Read MoreTromp the Trail returns Sept. 3
Greene County Early Learning Center board members invite area residents to “get dirty for a good cause” Saturday, Sept. 3. A “Tromp the Trail” 3K run/walk at Spring Lake Park will cover grass, dirt trails and roads within the park. More than 10 optional obstacles will add an extra element to the family-oriented event.
Read MoreThree upcoming events at Whiterock Conservancy
Whiterock Conservancy at Coon Rapids invites the public to events each of the next three weekends. A slow Sunday drive is slated for Sunday, Aug. 21. Participants should bring their John Deere Gator (or other similar ATV or utility vehicle) for a drive encircling all of Whiterock’s nearly 20 miles of double track backcountry trail.
Read MoreMore than 25,000 acres of private land open to hunting this fall
Iowa hunters this fall will have access to hunt on more than 25,000 acres of private land on 132 sites around the state as part of a program that helps landowners improve habitat on portions of their land in exchange for allowing hunter access. The Iowa Habitat and Access Program (IHAP) provides expertise and funding to landowners who are interested…
Read MoreWeather data, week ending Aug. 12
Jefferson received .67 inch of rain during the week that ended Aug. 12. Unfortunately, rain on Thursday caused the cancellation of a favorite summer event, the Hot August Night car/truck/motorcycle/tractor show. High temperature according to KCCI’s SchoolNet 8 was 94 degrees. Low temperature was 64 degrees.
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