Greene County High School students spent the afternoon of Nov. 4 raking leaves in Jefferson, Grand Junction and Scranton. Students, teachers and chaperons raked 121 yards with 463 people, ate 39 dozen donuts, used 45 tarps, drank 24 cases of water, and had a fun time on a sunny afternoon with temps in the low 50s, reported teacher and project…
Read MoreDay: November 10, 2019
Residents invited to share their Christmas light displays
The Thomas Jefferson Education and Welcome Center board invites area residents who decorate their homes with exterior holiday lights to share the Christmas spirit with those who may not routinely travel their street or road. Residents who anticipate having light displays are asked to call the Jefferson Area Chamber office at 515-386-2155 before Nov. 15. The information will be put…
Read MoreWinter pep rally Nov. 21
Winter sports will be celebrated at a community pep rally Thursday, Nov. 21, at the Greene County middle school gym. Kick-off activities starting at 6:30 pm will include meet-and-greets with winter sports athletes and games and activities with boys and girls basketball players, wrestling and basketball cheerleaders, wrestlers, boys swimmers, concert and jazz band members, jazz choir members, large group…
Read MoreAlliant gives grant to JPD
The Jefferson police department recently received a $1,500 grant from the Alliant Energy Foundation to update emergency lighting equipment in a patrol car. According to JPD captain Heath Enns, the new lighting equipment will not only keep the officers safe in the patrol vehicle as they respond to an emergency, but it will also enhance public safety. He thanked the…
Read MoreClaudia Henning given West Des Moines key to the city
Editor’s note – Claudia Henning is a 1967 graduate of Jefferson Community High School At a packed meeting Monday, Nov. 4, of the West Des Moines city council, mayor Steven Gaer presented the Key to the City to Claudia Henning, founder of West Des Moines Youth Justice Initiative (YJI). Following the presentation, more than 150 community members came together to…
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