This week is National Library Week with a theme of “Building: Building readers, Building communities, Building a better world.” The Jefferson public library will host a “block party” Monday, April 10, from 1 to 8 pm. Several activities for all ages are planned. Click here for more information.
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Local law enforcement adds Leads Online to its tool belt
Jefferson police captain Heath Enns shared information this week that thanks to an anonymous donation of $2,200, the JPD and the Greene County sheriff’s office now have access to Leads Online.
Read MoreMany happy children at Toddler Fest
More than 180 toddlers and their parents found plenty to do at the Toddler Fest Saturday morning. The county-wide event is planned and put on by the Greene County librarians with funding from the Greene County supervisors.
Read MoreFree books for kids, thanks to public support
Students at Greene County Elementary School each received a free book to take home last week in a Ram Readers book distribution. Michele Hardin initiated the program many years ago as part of her job as a Title I reading teacher. At that time, federal funds were available in the Reading is Fundamental, RIF, program, and there were three distributions…
Read MoreAnnual spring wildlife survey under way
Ordinarily, a slow moving vehicle at night in the Iowa countryside spotlighting deer, raccoons or coyotes would send Iowans to their phone, speed-dialing their local conservation officer, but in this case, it may be the officer doing the shining. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources annual spring spotlight survey is underway with Wildlife and Law Enforcement staff conducting nighttime counts…
Read MoreCourthouse dome to be finished this week
The 7,600 pieces of stained glass that comprise the dome over the courthouse rotunda will be reassembled by the end of the day Monday. A crew from the Stained Glass Store in Des Moines did half the job Thursday. They’ll return Monday to finish.
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