DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds, L released the following statement after the conclusion of 2019’s legislative session on Friday: “Earlier this year in my Condition of the State Address, I said now is the time to deliver on the promises we made to Iowans looking for a way up. Through collaboration and compromise, those Iowans will be better off…
Read MoreDay: April 28, 2019
Final legislative forum for ’19 planned for Saturday
The Thomas Jefferson Gardens board will host its fourth and final legislative forum for 2019 on Saturday, May 4, at 11 am at the Education and Welcome Center. The 88th General Assembly adjourned on Saturday afternoon, April 27. While this was six days earlier than the Legislative calendar prescribed, it did require a late night session on Thursday night/Friday morning.…
Read MoreCarolyn Towers, 1935 – 2019
Carolyn Marie (Lamoureux) Towers joined her beloved husband in heaven, reunited and once again dancing together as they so enjoyed during their 64 years of marriage. A devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend, her warmth and nurturing spirit that knew immeasurable love, is already sorely missed. Carolyn was born in Churdan on May 14, 1935, to her loving…
Read MoreRelay for Life changed some but not slowed down due to weather
Cold, rainy weather changed some small details of the Relay for Life of Greene County Saturday, but it didn’t dampen the enthusiasm or camaraderie of the event. The traditional Survivors Lap to open the Relay was held indoors on the main floor of the Greene County Community Center rather than on the east sidewalk, and the 5K run/walk was brisk…
Read MoreMay Community Conversation at TJ Gardens
The Community Conversation Thursday, May 2, will feature a tour of the Thomas Jefferson Gardens by board member Jean Walker, aka The Plant Doctor. The tour will begin at 5:30 pm. Walker will identify the different parts of the garden and explain why they contain particular flowers or vegetables.
Read MoreMay Java & Juice hosts told
Five Fridays in May means there will be five Java & Juice gatherings in Jefferson. The May schedule is: • May 3: Sensibly Chic – 111 E. Lincoln Way • May 10: Farmers Mutual/ Complete Insurance – 108 N. Vine St • May 17: Muir Embroidery & Sports Shop – 124 N. Wilson Ave • May 24: Greene County Early…
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