The Greene County Schools will pay a true interest rate of 3.379 percent on an issue of $16 million in general obligation bonds to pay for construction of a new high school and repurposing the current high school for use as a middle school. The net interest cost on the bonds will be $7,165,000.
Read MoreDay: August 19, 2018
Abundant Life Ministries mission team goes to Honduras
A group of 19 members of Abundant Life Ministries spent a busy week earlier this month in San Pedro Sula, Honduras. In San Pedro Sula they returned to Hope House orphanage to put up drywall in a new multi-purpose building, visited the public hospital, and built a security fence around Iglesia Esperanza Viva, the church where Edward and Sarah (Sutton)…
Read MorePool season winding down, Doggie Paddle slated
School starts Thursday in Greene County, and that means shortened hours at the Jefferson municipal pool. Weekdays Aug. 23-31, the pool will be open for adult lap swim from 11:30 am to 1 pm, and for general swim from 4 to 7 pm. On Saturday and Sunday the pool will be open as usual, from 1 to 8 pm with…
Read MoreCarlson adds to collection of State Fair foods contest ribbons
Jefferson’s most acclaimed baker and cook has again earned a heaping helping of awards and ribbons at the Iowa State Fair. Marianne Carlson started the first day of the fair with the sweepstakes award in the King Arthur Flour competition. She claimed first place in beer, caraway rye, mixed grain and oatmeal bread; and second place in cinnamon and white…
Read MoreMore State Fair winners told
The FFA breeding swine show was held Aug. 9 at the Iowa State Fair. Abby Badger of rural Jefferson showed the champion Berkshire gilt. She is a member of the Horn of Plenty FFA chapter at Greene County High School. In a weed identification contest Friday, Aug. 10, Aiden Anderson of Paton placed second in the youth division. Charles Carpenter…
Read MoreJefferson Telecom school supply drive a success
Jefferson Telecom customers and employees were generous in donating school supplies during a drive sponsored by Jefferson Telecom.
Read MoreReCharge: A healthy option for Wednesday early outs
Students will once again find organized play and a healthy snack at the Greene County Community Center Wednesday afternoons when school dismisses early. ReCharge Wednesdays will meet from 2 to 3:30 pm every Wednesday school is in session. Students in grades K-8 are welcome. JPRD staff and volunteers will organize group games and then serve a nutritious snack.
Read MoreYoung archers win medals at Iowa Games
Participants in the Jefferson park and recreation department’s archery program had the opportunity to compete in the Iowa Games on the Iowa State University campus July 21-22.
Read MoreJPRD tells upcoming programs
Several favorite programs of the Jefferson park and recreation department will begin soon. Flag football for boys and girls grades 1-3 is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 4-25, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm at Kelso Park. The emphasis will be on fundamentals, coordination, the rules of the game, and learning to play with teammates. Simeon Lang will direct the program.
Read MoreTrail ride at Whiterock Conservancy Sunday
Staff at Whiterock Conservancy invite everyone who wants to spend an afternoon in one of the most natural parts of Iowa to bring their Gator similar vehicle for a trail ride Sunday, Aug. 19. “Spend the afternoon enjoying the sun and watching nature thrive with your family and friends,” a spokesperson said.
Read MoreOpen communication helps back-to-school planning
As children prepare to head back to school, parents are getting ready as well. Buying school supplies, registering their children for activities and arranging for transportation are among the activities on many parents’ to-do list. However, another necessary item for back-to-school planning is open communication, which will ease everyone’s first-day nerves, says Dr David Brown, a human sciences specialist with…
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