The Baby Bubblers swim class has been set for Monday through Friday, July 23-27. Classes will meet from 5:30 to 6:15 pm at the Jefferson municipal pool. The class is for children 6 months to 3 years old; each child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Class size is limited to 10 pairs.
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New session of HSED classes starts July 17
Adults who do not have a high school diploma are encouraged to enroll in High School Equivalency Diploma classes (HSED). Iowa Central Community College is offering a new session of classes in Jefferson.
Read MoreDeadline near for adult co-ed softball league
The registration deadline for the Jefferson park and recreation department’s adult co-ed softball league is Thursday, July 5. Teams should have at least eight players, including at least three women. Players will hit a 12-inch .520 core softball. All bats must be on the ASA-approved bat list (not on the banned bat list).
Read MoreJuly Java & Juice hosts told
The July schedule for Friday morning Java & Juice get-togethers steps away from the downtown square. Java & Juice begins at 9:30 am with coffee and a light refreshment. At 9:45 the host is welcome to tell the story of the business, highlighting product lines or services`. The gathering finishes at 10.
Read MoreBlood drives in Jeff, Scranton
LifeServe Blood Center is holding community blood drives in Jefferson and Scranton.
Read MoreJPRD plans special activities for kids 3-6
Dinosaurs, snowballs, caterpillars and outer space will be part of the fun Thursday mornings in July from 10 to 11:30 at the Greene County Community Center. All children ages 3-6 are invited. A DinoMite Bash is planned for July 5. Children will spend the morning creating, searching and playing, with all activities having a dinosaur theme.
Read MoreFarmers Mutual sponsors swimming lessons
Farmers Mutual Insurance sponsored a week of free swimming lessons for about 50 children this past week at the municipal pool in Jefferson.
Read MoreTeachers attend reading conference
Greene County teachers Stormy Fish, Connie Hoffman, Julie Neal, Amanda Huff, Michelle Wilkening, Kristen Heupel, Annette Coil, and LeeAnna Ausberger attended the Iowa Reading Conference in Ames June 26-27.
Read MoreDozens of flags need replacement due to wind damage
The Jefferson Elks and Does have carefully gone through the flags that were hanging during the high winds following Memorial Day. Shirletta Orchard is repairing flags from the municipal cemetery, and Shelly Berger did the repairs on flags from St Joseph Cemetery. Unfortunately, there are 56 flags that are need of replacement.
Read MoreSheriff’s report – June 2018
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Saturday, June 30: At 1 am a deputy investigated a theft in the 200 block of N. 16th St in Grand Junction. At 8:30 am a deputy investigated another theft in the 200 block of N. 16th St in Grand Junction. At 11:14 am a deputy investigated an…
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