Friends of the Jefferson Public Library will hold the annual spring book sale Thursday, through Saturday, April 27-29. There is no admission charge to attend the sale.
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Drug ‘take back’ slated for April 29
A prescription drug “take back” is slated for Saturday, April 29, from 10 am to 2 pm at the Greene County law enforcement center at 204 S. Chestnut St in Jefferson. This is the 13th time in seven years the Greene County sheriff’s office and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) have provided residents an opportunity to to prevent pill abuse…
Read MoreElderbridge hosting caregiver meetings in Guthrie Center, Jefferson
Caregiving can be a balancing act, especially if you’re employed or are a caregiver to your spouse and have other responsibilities or health problems of your own. You can’t do it all alone. And you don’t have to.
Read MoreSuccessful ranchers benefit in Paton
Benefit raises more than $6,300 It began as a conversation at a Paton church and in two weeks grew to a large benefit for ranchers in four nearby states. Kyle Niles of Paton reported that with just a few days of planning, the group motivated local farmers, businesses and individuals to raise more than $6,300.
Read MoreCrime up in Jefferson; casino contributes to increase
Largest increase in burglaries The distribution of $1.4 million in gaming proceeds to worthwhile projects, schools, cities, and neighboring counties by Grow Greene County earlier this month was a happy answer to the questions raised about the future of the county as proponents of casino gambling sought a gaming license for Wild Rose Jefferson.
Read MoreImpact Award to Jim North, Webb House
Jim North and the Webb House in Jefferson have been chosen as the recipients of the Greene County Community Impact Award. The award was established to recognize an individual or individuals whose activities have an easily recognized impact upon Greene County residents. Mary Weaver, a spokesperson for the “Impact” Award committee, said, “Jim North has been a leader in Greene…
Read MoreRelay for Life salutes sponsors
ouWhile Relay for Life teams are raising funds for the American Cancer Society, another important part of the fundraising effort is garnering generous support by area businesses and organizations. Business and organizations around the county provide cash and in-kind sponsorships, as well as items for the silent auction.
Read MoreActor Tom Milligan to portray legendary ‘Ding’ Darling
Historical society program at museum Sunday afternoon ~by Chuck Offenburger for the Greene County Historical Society Tom Milligan, an outstanding professional actor from Des Moines, has twice before performed one-person programs in Jefferson portraying notable figures of Iowa history – former U.S. Vice-President Henry A. Wallace and legendary artist Grant Wood. He’ll bring another one back to life here this…
Read MoreHighway 30 to close next week for construction
Highway 30 east of Grand Junction is slated close Tuesday, April 25, at 9 am to allow for construction of a new overpass over the Union Pacific railroad tracks. The road will be closed between Highway 144 at the west edge of Grand Junction east to Highway 169 in Boone County.
Read MoreGJ council appoints Lansman as mayor
The Grand Junction city council appointed mayor pro tem Teresa Lansman as mayor at its April 10 meeting. Lansman will fill the position that was vacated when Dave Kersey resigned in February. She will serve as mayor until the November election. Council member Pierre Kellogg was named mayor pro tem. The council intends to appoint a council member in May.…
Read MoreRain twice normal, corn planting already behind
Rain continued to be an issue for Iowa farmers with just 3.0 days suitable for fieldwork statewide during the week ending April 16, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Corn planting has been limited as producers have been patiently waiting for warmer and drier soil conditions. Other field activities included CRP burning; anhydrous, manure, and fertilizer applications; and…
Read MoreRam girls third at Carroll Invitational coed meet
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Greene County girls track team placed third on Tuesday, April 11, at the Carroll Coed Invitational. Carroll took first place, scoring 152 points, followed by IKM-Manning with 111. Greene County tallied 100 points in their third place effort.
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