Scratch cupcakes coming to Greene County

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…

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Soup 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…

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JPRD 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…

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March 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…

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DNR 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).

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Update – ‘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…

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The 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…

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Updated 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…

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