Jefferson Matters: Main Street has been designated as an accredited Main Street America™ program for meeting rigorous performance standards set by the National Main Street Center. Each year, the National Main Street Center and its coordinating program partners announce the list of accredited Main Street America programs in recognition of their exemplary commitment to preservation-based economic development and community revitalization through…
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4-H communications contest results told
While most 4-H exhibits will be judged this coming week during the Greene County Fair, the 4-H communications contest has already been held. A total of eight exhibitors competed in front of judge Julie Carlson of Jefferson. The contest was coordinated by communications superintendent Yvette Bardole.
Read MoreNew flower beds encircle house
Garden Club Yard of the Month The new flower beds abloom all around the S. Elm St house Nancy Morris bought 18 months ago made her colorful corner lot the logical choice for the Jefferson Garden Club’s July Yard of the Month award. Perennials, including dozens of hosta varieties, make for easy maintenance on the street-side perimeters. Morris, a Master…
Read MoreSTEAM Clubs wrap up 2016 run
Greene County’s first Full STEAM Ahead, a summer program through ISU Extension and Outreach, wrapped up Wednesday, July 6. Three STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) clubs met Wednesday afternoons at Greene County Elementary or at the Greene County High School. The collaboration of Extension and the Greene County Schools provided an enrichment opportunity for 25 youngsters.
Read MoreRiding a bike is fun for anyone
Many of us remember the fun of riding a decorated bicycle in a parade. Elaine Hamilton, a registered nurse who served in the US Army from 1945 to 1947, and in the Peace Corps from 1974 to 1976, with the help of her daughter Ann Reynolds was able to ride a bicycle in the Windsor Heights Fourth of July parade.…
Read MoreWeather data, week ending July 8
Jefferson residents enjoyed a cooler Fourth of July than in recent years, and although there was debris to pick up and a few broken tree limbs, most residents were happy finally to receive some rain. High temperature for the week ending July 8 was 92 degrees, according to KCCI’s SchoolNet 8. Low temperature was 58 degrees. Jefferson received a total…
Read MoreRam softball season ends with 4A Region 7 loss
Blue Jays 13, Rams 7 in Perry The softball season ended for the Greene County Rams with a first round 4A Region 7 loss to the 15th ranked Perry Blue Jays in Perry Thursday. The Jays outscored the Rams 13-7 in a game that was played early to avoid predicted severe weather.
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net July 5, 2016 Community picnic: The Rippey Lions Club will host a free picnic meal Saturday, July 9, from 12 to 1 pm at Osborn Park. All are welcome.
Read MoreLocal director named to Habitat for Humanity state board
Habitat for Humanity of Iowa has announced the selection of Erich Kretzinger, executive director at Heart of Iowa Habitat for Humanity, to serve on the state association board of directors. In his seventh year leading the local Habitat for Humanity affiliate serving Boone, Greene and Guthrie Counties, Kretzinger has guided new construction or renovation of ten homes with local low-income…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Tanner Lawton
To the editor, Hopefully our Pay It Forward Committee can help to answer the questions of our community, but remember we cannot speak on behalf of what the school is going to do outside of the school bond. That is not right for us as a committee to speculate, nor fair to the school board and school administration. We can…
Read MoreSupervisors hear plans for proposed animal shelter
The Greene County supervisors got the first look at a very preliminary plan for a proposed county-wide animal shelter at their July 5 meeting. Volunteer Don Orris was drafted by People for Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) and a steering committee to spearhead the effort. He has spent a year on the project already, researching and visiting animal shelters.
Read MoreRepairs nearly complete to Wilber statue
Dan Benitz, a retired industrial technology teacher and long time friend of Doreen and Skeeter Wilber, did the final repairs Wednesday morning on the Doreen Wilber statue at the corner of Lincoln Way and Vine St in Jefferson. According to Don Orris, who organized the fundraising and then did much of the work in creating the tribute to Olympic gold…
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