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.
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Three 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.
Read MoreThomas Monthei, 1950 – 2016
A celebration of the life of Thomas Richard Monthei, 66, of Jefferson was held Sunday, Aug. 14, at 209 Main restaurant in Paton. The Rev Monsignor Kevin McCoy presided. Honorary bearers were Mike Coyne, Gary Parker, Jason Monthei, Heath DeWeese, Alex Monthei and Jeff Lesperance.
Read MoreAlice Walters to celebrate 100th birthday
Alice Walters of Jefferson is turning 100 years old this month. In celebration of this milestone, Alice’s family cordially invites everybody to an ice cream social on the ground of the courthouse which, coincidentally, is also celebrating its 100th birthday. The event is Sunday, Aug. 14, from 2 to 4 pm near the Mahanay Bell Tower. No gifts, please. Just…
Read MoreNon-partisan offices on Nov. 8 ballot
Nomination papers due at auditor’s office by Aug. 31 ~courtesy of The Scranton Journal Nomination papers for the non-party offices that will be on the Nov. 8 ballot are available now. They may be filed and must be received in the Greene County auditor’s office at the courthouse in Jefferson by Wednesday, Aug. 31, at 5 pm.
Read MoreJeff council wants to hear from residents about an at-large council
The Jefferson city council has the authority to change to an at-large council, but council members want to hear from city voters first. An open forum will be held during the Aug. 23 city council meeting on the question of eliminating the current wards. Currently, the city is divided into three wards, and one council seat is filled by a…
Read MoreShe recalls how her education was changed
~A guest editorial by Wendy VanderLinden, Pay It Forward committee member A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to spend time at the Pay It Forward table at the Greene County Fair where I had many conversations about the upcoming bond referendum. One evening while visiting with an older Greene County resident, a young man around age 15 came…
Read MoreHazardous waste collection Aug. 20 in Jefferson
Jefferson residents can take advantage of a free hazardous waste collection Saturday, Aug. 20, from 9 to 11 am at the Greene County Fairgrounds. The event is for Jefferson residents only.
Read MoreWhat would Cap do?
~a column by Colleen O’Brien The most methodical person I ever knew smoked one pack of cigarettes a day and used one packet of matches. Exactly. This was just one of his methodical ways. His name was Cap and he ran the soda fountain at Tucker’s Pharmacy on the south side of the square.
Read MoreHundreds of quilts in weekend display
Quilting enthusiasts, young and old, male and female, roamed the Greene County Fairgrounds last weekend for the biennial Greene County Quilt Show. A good-sized crowd enjoyed viewing the large variety of quilts on display in two buildings. Vendors were on site giving presentations while Scranton native Holly Hedges Carter presented a program daily on her scrap quilt “addiction”. The Greene…
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