Greene County had winners in the Twins, Triplets and More contest judged Thursday, the first day of the Iowa State Fair. Kay Moranville and Karen Pope, Jefferson High School class of 1965, took first place in the age 18 and older most alike category. They’ve competed in the contest many years and have won most times they’ve competed. Anastasia, Bridget…
Read MoreDay: August 11, 2019
Catholic Daughters, Knights of Columbus mark centennial
About 100 people attended the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Queen of Peace #390, and the Knights of Columbus Council #2030 from St. Joseph Church in Jefferson. Bishop R. Walker Nickless celebrated a mass Saturday July 27, for this event; with Fr. Dan Guenther, Fr. John Gerald, Fr. Jeremy Wind, and Fr.…
Read MoreElks sponsor Safety Camp
Children who will enter kindergarten later this month were invited to attend the Jefferson park and recreation department’s annual Safety Camp this past week. This year the local Elks lodge donated $200 to cover the cost of the camp. Children learned about safety in many places and situations including school bus safety, water safety, Stranger Danger, poison and drug safety,…
Read MoreWater fun at Webb House
For more than 20 years the Webb House has offered alternative activities (see post below) for ‘tweens and teens. The Webb House on Friday ended a summer hiatus and kicked off a new year with a giant water slide, a barbecue, and a campfire with ‘smores. According to Webb House volunteer Jim North, about 140 youngsters enjoyed the water slide,…
Read MoreAlternative activites? What’s that?
~by Nancy Rowedder, New Opportunities prevention specialist What do yoga, fishing, playing team sports, 4-H, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, reading, craft making, baking, movie marathons, or running a business have in common? These are all activities that adults and youth can do that discourage substance abuse.
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