The Greene County Historical Museum is busier than usual since the start of the school year, with students from both county school districts visiting the Smithsonian Institution’s Hometown Teams exhibit. Greene County students in grades 2-8 visited last week, Greene County High School students are visiting this week, and Paton-Churdan students will visit next week. The school visits are hosted…
Read MoreDay: September 5, 2018
Life’s unfairness
“Life’s unfairness is not irrevocable; we can help balance the scale for others, if not always for ourselves.” -Hubert Humphrey, U.S. Senator, vice present under Lyndon B. Johnson 1964-68 ~a column by Colleen O’Brien My book club friends make fun of me because I’m apt to mention how unfair life is when the plot of the novel doesn’t agree with…
Read MoreBlood drive in Jefferson Sept. 11
As summer comes to a close, LifeServe Blood Center is urging donors to get back into the swing of giving blood.
Read MoreCounty road dept already looking toward winter
Labor Day has just passed and already the Greene County secondary roads department is preparing for winter. County engineer Wade Weiss reported to the county supervisors Tuesday that the crew has begun hauling road salt for storage at county sheds. The county has purchased 800 tons of salt – eight train cars – at $67 per ton. The salt comes…
Read MoreDem state auditor Rob Sand speaks in Jefferson
Rob Sand, Democratic candidate for state auditor, sees the job of state auditor as being a watch dog over taxpayers’ money. He said at the Milwaukee Road depot in Jefferson Aug. 30 that it’s time to “wake up the watch dog.” About 18 people attended the visit, which was number 90 of a 99-county tour Sand is doing as he…
Read MorePreparing to ‘Grab & Go’ with financial records topic of Extension program
Natural disasters are a reminder of life’s uncertainty. What would you grab with only minutes to escape? Grab & Go Emergency Case: Financial Case will help participants learn to make a grab-and-go financial records case, improving their ability to rebound after a disaster. Two similar sessions are planned for Wednesday, Sept. 19: 12 to 1 pm at the Greene County…
Read MoreACCESS plans open house in Jefferson
ACCESS Assault Care Center will host an open house Thursday, Sept. 13, from 9 to 11 am at the First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson. This is an opportunity for community members to meet new agency leadership and learn more about support services available throughout the county for victims of sexual and domestic abuse.
Read MoreAn addition to Webb House fun
Middle school students who gather at the Webb House have a new outdoor game with the addition of an outdoor dodgeball court. Harry Ahrenholtz designed and built the court, just as he did the 9-Square in the Air game a year ago. Ahrenholtz said he started designing the court in his head during the winter. Due to health issues he…
Read MoreDeal’s Orchard to host PFI field day
RSVP by Sept. 10 Chris and Tracy Deal and their family will host a Practical Farmers of Iowa field day Thursday, Sept. 13, from 9 am to noon at Deal’s Orchard. Deal’s Orchard is a fourth-generation apple orchard near Jefferson operated by Chris and Tracy Deal, Benji Deal, and their parents Jerald and Cindy Deal. The first apple trees were…
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House candidate Weaver plans two Greene County events
Endorsed by ISEA David Weaver, Democratic candidate for Iowa House District 47, has planned a pair of meet-and-greet events next week. Weaver will meet with current and retired educators Thursday, Sept. 13, from 5 to 6:30 pm at the Greene County Welcome Center and Thomas Jefferson Gardens at 201 E. Lincoln Way in Jefferson.
Read MoreSummer reading program wraps up at Churdan library
The Churdan public library wrapped up its summer reading program. Prizes were awarded to all participants. Winners of the “guess the number of jingle bells” were Jared Dawson and Carson Rose. Each boy received a guitar in keeping with the summer reading theme “Libraries Rock.” (The correct number of jingle bells was 99.)
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