The Jefferson Community Golf Course has been called by some a city asset and by others a city money drain since the city purchased it in 2013. Resident Denny Lautner is one of the naysayers. He addressed the city council at its Sept. 26 meeting, asking why an income and expense schedule is never published. “Show the taxpayers how much…
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Public invited to Ram Restaurant meal/class project
The public is invited to “An Evening with Ram Restaurant” Saturday, Oct. 28, at the Greene County High School. The Hospitality I class is planning the upscale, three-course meal as its biggest project for the trimester. Students in the class learn about different areas of the hospitality industry including food and beverage, lodging and travel.
Read MoreParakeets a highlight on second grade field trip to the zoo
For 115 second graders from Greene County Elementary and Paton-Churdan, this fall’s Beta Tau Delta-sponsored trip to the Blank Park Zoo was a “tweet love affair.” Each student entered the bird cage and stood very still as parakeets landed up close and personal on feeding sticks the youngsters held out in front of them. As an extra treat of the…
Read MorePeoples Bandits win scavenger hunt
Jefferson Telecom presented a check for $2,314 to local law enforcement from the Shop with a Cop fundraiser held on Oct. 7. Jefferson Telecom staff orchestrated a mobile Scavenger Hunt in downtown Jefferson to raise funds for this worthwhile cause. Registered teams completed tasks and challenges in order to gain points to claim first prize through an online app on…
Read MoreHarvest far behind normal year
Most Iowa farmers fell further behind on harvest due to rain throughout much of the state during the week ending Oct. 15, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. There were only 2.0 days suitable for fieldwork; the second week in a row Iowa has had less than three days suitable for fieldwork.
Read MoreFriends of the Library honor Friends of the Year
The Friends of the Jefferson Public Library honored Karen North, Denise Harberts, and Don Goodrich as the library’s “Friends of the Year” for 2017. Each of them received a certificate and thank you gift at a reception held in their honor on Thursday, Oct. 12.
Read MoreLots of Socks drive in its ninth year
RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program is holding its ninth annual Lots of Socks and More drive Oct. 16-31. Drop boxes are located in libraries, businesses, and churches throughout Jefferson, Rippey, Grand Junction, Scranton, Paton, and Churdan.
Read MoreGood participation for Manufacturers Day
Nearly 100 students from five school districts toured Bauer Built and John Deere in Paton of Friday, Oct. 6, National Manufacturers Day. Students toured the plants in the morning, and 150 local residents toured the factories in the afternoon.
Read MoreGovernor’s Volunteer Award to Jamie Daubendiek
Jamie Daubendiek (center) of Jefferson received a Governor’s Volunteer Award from Gov Kim Reynolds (right) and Lt Gov Adam Gregg (left) during a special recognition ceremony held Sept. 25 in Pleasant Hill. Daubendiek was honored with an individual award by Michael Wagler of Main Street Iowa for his leadership role within the Jefferson Matters: Main Street program.
Read MoreMeal at Landus Coop Saturday
The Hardin Happy Hustlers 4-H club will serve a mean Saturday, Oct. 21, at Landus Coop in Jefferson as a fundraiser. Grilled hamburgers or a grilled pork tenderloin, chips, beverages and cookies comprise the menu. The meal is a fundraiser for the club; meal price is $5.
Read MoreBeta Tau Delta donates to Webb House
Jim North and a group of dozens of middle school students recently took time out of their Wednesday afternoon activities at the Webb House to accept a $600 donation from Beta Tau Delta, presented by Sue Richardson.
Read MoreBenefit supper Oct. 22 for 2-year-old Pablo
Friends and family of 2-year-old Pablo Martinez are planning a benefit chili supper Sunday, Oct. 22, from 4 to 6:30 pm at Clover Hall on the Greene County fairgrounds in Jefferson. All proceeds will help Pablo’s parents, Rafa and Ashley (Nation) Martinez with medical expenses. Pablo has been diagnosed with leukemia and his in Blank Children’s Hospital in Des Moines.…
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