The purchase of the former Clark Plumbing & Heating building by the Greene County Christian Action Resource Center for a new food pantry was complete Thursday. The non-profit organization was able to pay for the building in full, but fundraising continues for about $30,000 in needed remodeling and enhancements.
Read MoreDay: December 30, 2018
Donations sought for new playground at Churdan park
Fundraising for new play equipment for the Churdan city park has started. Organizers have started an account at the Churdan office of United Bank of Iowa to accept donations. Fundraisers will begin in the spring. The goal is to have new equipment installed by the fall of 2020.
Read MoreRotary supports Ram Reader program
Every student at Greene County Elementary took a new book of their own home for the holiday break, as a Ram Reader book distribution was held Dec. 21. The free book distributions are coordinated by school staff and paid for by donations from local businesses and organizations, including the Rotary Club of Jefferson.
Read MoreElks host community Christmas dinner
(Information regarding poinsettias added Monday) More than 200 area residents enjoyed a traditional Christmas dinner at the Elks lodge on Christmas Day. The Jefferson Fareway donated hams and the Jefferson HyVee donated turkeys. Rounding out the menu were dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green bean casserole and dinner rolls. Jefferson Does Drove 196 donated pumpkin pies for the dinner. After…
Read MoreJava & Juice hosts told for January
After a hiatus during December, Java & Juice returns for January with another wide variety of hosts. 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. There is also time for announcements of upcoming local events. The gathering…
Read MoreUpdate – New high school, career academy
Editor’s note – Greene County superintendent of schools Tim Christensen provided the following update on the high school/Career Academy project. Building Project: I wanted to give everyone an update on the upcoming building project that will include the new high school and career academy. A steering committee composed of school board members and school staff have been meeting with architects…
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