Esther Weaver started her 98th birthday on Saturday the same way she starts most days – with a work out at the Greene County Community Center, followed by coffee “out”. Esther, who was born Aug. 12, 1919, has been a member at the community center since it opened in November 1998. Included in the birthday celebrations was pie at the…
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Gretah Johnson in Bill Riley semi-finals
Greene County will have at least one act in the semi-final round of the Bill Riley Talent Search at the Iowa State Fair. Gretah Johnson, 12, of Jefferson will perform her tap dance solo next Thursday, Friday or Saturday. She is no stranger to the Bill Riley Talent Search. She was one of six Sprout acts (ages 2-12) selected to…
Read MoreRegister now for youth soccer, flag football, and more
Registration deadlines are approaching for several Jefferson park and recreation fall programs, including soccer. Youngsters who plan to play in the U8, U10 or U12 soccer leagues must register by Aug. 25. The U8 (born in 2010-11) games will begin Sept. 16 and will be played in Jefferson and Ogden. U10 (born 2008-09) and U12 (born 2006-07) games will be…
Read MoreFundraiser slated for Pat Fields Memorial Scholarship
The Greene County Cattlemen, Community State Bank, Dunlap Livestock Auction and friends are collaborating on a fundraiser to establish a scholarship fund to honor Pat Fields, the Paton farmer who was killed while driving his tractor on a county road in June. A meal and live auction is planned for Saturday, Aug. 27, at the home farm of Mike and…
Read MoreSurveillance system installed at Jeff pool
The days of adventurous teens sneaking into the Jefferson municipal pool for “after hours” swimming are over, after security concerns prompted the Jefferson park and recreation department to Install a video surveillance system. The new system was installed last week and is in operation.
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