Members of VFW Post 9599 and the VFW auxiliary are hosting supper Thursday, May 6, from 5 to 6:30 pm at the hall at 109 N. Chestnut St in Jefferson. The menu will feature sliced ham, baked potato, a choice of corn or peas, and dessert. A free will donation will be accepted. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, there will…
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Extension expert says to let children play in mud for fun and learning
A little dirt and water can create mud, as well as limitless opportunities for children to play and learn, according to Cindy Thompson, a human sciences specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. “Mud is squishy, slimy, sloppy and wonderful! The joy children experience playing in mud is second only to the many benefits associated with mud play,” said…
Read MoreBackyard bird feeders encouraged to keep feeders clean
Each year, especially during late winter, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) receives reports of sick or dead birds at feeder locations, particularly in the southern part of the state. Unsanitary conditions at bird feeders can lead to the spread of several diseases amongst birds that frequent these feeders. Aspergillosis, a disease caused by a fungus which often grows…
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