The RSVP volunteer program is bringing the special flavor and artistry of cupcakes from Scratch Cupcakery to Greene County. The RSVP staff and advisory council are taking orders for Scratch cupcakes now through March 1. There are 18 different selections available, with each selection including a half-dozen cupcakes in several different flavors. Death by Chocolate, Peanut Butter Panic, Coconut Crazy,…
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Jefferson Matters honors volunteers
Jefferson Matters: Main Street held its annual Volunteer Appreciation Party Thursday, Feb. 21, to thank the 60-plus volunteers who are regularly involved in the program. The Jefferson Matters: Main Street 2018 Leadership Award was presented to Debra McGinn by president Jamie Daubendiek. McGinn has led the Tower View Team, working tirelessly to promote its mission of bringing public art to…
Read MoreStill time to sign up for Watch D.O.G.S.
Dads, uncles, grandfathers and other great men are invited to learn more about the Greene County Watch D.O.G.S. program Saturday, March 2, between 8 and 10 am at Dunkers By Matt in Jefferson. Men who sign up for a day of Watch D.O.G.S. volunteering will be treated to a donut.
Read MoreSoup supper to benefit GJ 150th
The GJ 150 committee will hold a soup supper Sunday, March 3, from 5 to 6:30 pm at the Grand Junction Community Center. The supper was originally planned for Feb. 17. The menu is chili, cheesy potato soup, ham sandwiches, bars, lemonade and coffee. Carry-outs will be available. Persons who would like meals delivered should call the Grand Junction city…
Read MoreJPRD knows spring is near
Register now for soccer, pitching/hitting clinics, Mother-Son Date Night and Chef Camp Parents of wanna-be soccer players are reminded that Saturday, March 2, is the hard deadline for registering children for the Jefferson park and recreation department’s spring outdoor soccer programs. Registration can be done at any time or at a final sign-up event Friday from 2 to 5 pm…
Read MoreMarch Java & Juice hosts told
The Friday morning Java & Juice schedule for March includes one business on the downtown square and four others only a “stone’s throw” away. 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…
Read MoreReservations open for Memorial weekend camping
For people interested in camping during Memorial Day weekend, the three-month window to reserve a campsite at an Iowa state park opens Sunday, Feb. 24. Memorial Day weekend begins Friday, May 24 and ends Monday, May 27. Campsite reservations can be made three months prior to visiting, making it a good time to start planning a trip to a state…
Read MoreDNR suggests natural resources license plates
Iowans can put their support for conservation on cruise control by purchasing a natural resources license plate when it’s time to renew their vehicle registration. The sale of Iowa’s natural resources license plates provides financial support for the Wildlife Diversity Program in the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the Resource Enhancement and Protection Program (REAP).
Read MoreUpdate – ‘Little League’ sign-up
The sign up for Greene County Youth Athletic Association softball and baseball (aka Little League) scheduled for Sunday afternoon is postponed for the second time. Parents are encouraged to use the online registration and payment option at gcyaa.org. GCYAA board members will be at the Greene County Community Center Thursday, Feb. 28, from 4 to 6 pm to accept hard…
Read MoreThe Behn Report
~by State Senator Jerry Behn February 21, 2019 The legislature continues to work on subcommittees and debate a number of topics. The topics for the sixth week ranged from organ donation and the sale of mushrooms in farmers markets, to financial literacy, and yes, even traffic cameras. The months we are not in session are productive for a number of…
Read MoreUpdated snowfall totals provided
The National Weather Service’s most recent prediction of snowfall totals expected Saturday into Sunday calls for Rippey residents to get less snow than Churdan residents. The National Weather Service’s most recent prediction of snowfall totals expected Saturday into Sunday call for Rippey residents to get less snow than Churdan residents. The NWS advises Iowans to expect “a sharp gradient between…
Read MoreNWS predicts ice, rain, snow and blustery winds for the weekend
Updated Friday, 8:30 pm The National Weather Service has increased the amount of freezing drizzle expected Friday night and added a blizzard warning for much of western Iowa from Saturday at 6 pm through Sunday at 6 pm.
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