Iowa residents may fish without a license on June 2, 3 and 4 as part of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) free fishing weekend. “Free fishing weekend is a great opportunity for Iowans to reconnect with fishing,” said Joe Larscheid, chief of the Iowa DNR’s Fisheries Bureau. “Invite a kid, your best friend or your mom to come…
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Another Memorial Day weekend gathering at Pleasant Hill
History, tradition, music, art, a service, orations & food ~by Chuck Offenburger for the Greene County Historical Society The Greene County Historical Society is partnering with Pleasant Hill Memorial Inc. to present the annual Memorial Day weekend service and gathering at the pioneer church and cemetery located five miles southeast of Jefferson. And this year there’ll be an art festival, too. It…
Read MoreBell tower update, Friday
Work is going a little slower at the Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower today, as larger bells are hoisted to the top, one at a time. Spectators continue to stop and watch. There was an extra spectators’ gallery this morning. Jefferson Matters: Main Street held its weekly Java and Juice on the bell tower plaza. Many of the two dozen or…
Read MoreBell tower update, Thursday
The larger of the bells for the Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower arrived from Verdin Company in Cincinnati Thursday morning. While painters finished their work at the top, the Verdin crew organized and labeled the bells. Don Van Gilder took photographs of every bell.
Read MoreJoAnn Comstock, 1939 – 2017
A Service of Remembrance was held Friday, May 26, at First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson for JoAnn Ruth Comstock, 77, of Jefferson. Words of comfort were offered by the Rev Gordon Moen, pastor of the church. Congregational singing was accompanied by Keri Brooker. Honorary bearers were Jeff McCoy, Matt Swaim, Jo’s coffee friends, Dee Sandage, Judy Larson, Linda Emery, Marian…
Read MoreChildren’s Champion Award to Teresa Green
The Beta Tau Delta Children’s Champion Award was presented to Teresa Green Tuesday at the Greene County High School Senior Awards Night. The presentation was made by Sandra Drewry on behalf of the organization. “Teresa Green has been a champion of children since arriving in Greene County in 1980 and has been a friend and mentor to children of all…
Read MoreMemorial Day observances told
Americans will pause to remember the brave men and women who have given their lives in defense of our nation, from the Revolutionary War to the worldwide war on terrorism on Memorial Day, May 29. Observances are scheduled around the county as follows:
Read MoreJefferson pool opens Saturday
Jump into summer! The Jefferson municipal swimming pool opens for the season this Saturday, May 27. Free day passes are available for Saturday to celebrate Beta Tau Delta’s 100th anniversary. Call the Greene County Community Center at 515-386-3412 for more information. Regular hours at the pool will be unchanged from recent years, with an adult lap swim from 11:30 am…
Read MoreElementary track meet is May 30
The Greene County Elementary track meet for students in grades 2-3 is scheduled for Tuesday, May 30, starting at 12:30 pm at Linduska Field at the high school. The rain date is Thursday, June 1.
Read MoreStudents finish work on sweet project
The Greene County High School art class, with help from a few other students, have completed their facelift on Twiins Shoppe. They met to finish the project Monday, just a little behind schedule because of the rainy weather last week. Twiins Shoppe owner Doug Meinecke treated the students to pizza for their efforts.
Read MoreMiddle school to honor Class of 2021 with eighth grade graduation
Greene County Middle School will hold an eighth grade graduation ceremony Thursday, June 1, at 2 pm at the school gymnasium. The program will last about an hour with a reception for the Class of 2021 and their families afterward. The public is invited to attend.
Read MoreRegister by Friday for Scranton Kids Fishing Day
The registration deadline for the sixth annual Scranton Kids Fishing Day is Friday, May 26. Registration sheets are available at the Marchant Memorial Library and Peoples Trust & Savings Bank in Scranton. on Saturday, June 3. Sign up sheets are available now at the Marchant Memorial Library and Peoples Trust and Savings Bank in Scranton. Contact Ashley Squibb for more…
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