The popular Breakfast with Santa Claus returns to Greene County Community Center Saturday, Nov. 27, from 8 to 10:30 am. Breakfast, sponsored by HyVee, is free for children; adults will pay. Kids can decorate cookies and visit with Santa. Photos with Santa will be available for a charge from Meythaler Photography. Pre-registration is available at the community center, 204 W.…
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Seasonal music, live concerts planned for bell tower
The upcoming Christmas season will be celebrated from the Mahanay Bell Tower with carillon music played throughout the day. A variety of tunes will continue after each hour from 8 am to 8 pm coordinated by Bill Monroe. Christmas Tower Tunes Live concerts will be played by local Mahanay Maestros each Sunday from 12:15 to 12:30 pm and Thursday from…
Read MoreBoyd becomes Scranton mayor, but openings on council remain
~by The Scranton Journal Jerry Boyd officially became the mayor of Scranton at the Nov. 9 city council meeting following his election earlier in the month. Before he could do that, he had to resign his council seat, leaving a vacancy on the council. Dustin Gibson took the oath of office for a council seat following the election. In the…
Read MoreWilliams, Clouse at Community Conversation Dec. 2
Sheriff Jack Williams and Jefferson police chief Mark Clouse will discuss regulations for the new Law Enforcement Center, how that affects staffing, and possible uses for the former LEC (S. Chestnut St) at the Community Conversation Thursday, Dec. 2, at 5:30 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, Jefferson. Community Conversations is a monthly program to help inform county residents of important…
Read MoreWinter fitness classes start Nov. 29
The first winter session of adult fitness classes at Greene County Community Center begins the week of Nov. 29 and runs through Jan. 7. Registration fees are reduced for community center members. The schedule includes: Step aerobics – Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:15 to 6 pm. Instructor Emily Rohner. $35 for members, $45 for non-members. Zumba – Mondays and Thursdays, 7…
Read MoreAg Coffee with discussion of carbon credits slated for Dec. 9
Greene County Extension & Outreach is hosting a series of Ag Coffee events, bringing farmers and other agricultural professionals together for an informal discussion on current Ag topics. The first Ag Coffee is slated for Thursday, Dec. 9, from 9:30 to 11 am at Clover Hall on the Greene County Fairgrounds. The topic will be carbon credits with Alexis Stevens,…
Read MoreCommunity Tree Lighting slated for Dec. 5
Thomas Jefferson Gardens will host a Community Tree Lighting in the Gardens on Sunday, Dec. 5, at 5:30 pm. People of all ages are invited to join the fun of the countdown to lighting the tree and a special appearance of Santa Claus. There will be treats as well. Music will be provided by a special Bell Tower Live during…
Read MoreKyle Walker named top farm manager
Kyle Walker, AFM, AAC, with Peoples Company in Indianola, has been presented with the 2021 Professional Farm Manager of the Year award by the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers (ASFMRA). The prestigious Professional Farm Manager of the Year award, co-sponsored by Syngenta, Farm Journal’s The Scoop magazine, and the ASFMRA, recognizes farm managers bearing the AFM designation…
Read MoreBeta Tau Delta donations make zoo trip possible for local children
What do a giraffe, train and lions have in common? They were all shouted out as favorite attractions for more than 120 elementary students from Greene County and Paton-Churdan schools who were guests recently of Jefferson’s Beta Tau Delta sorority at the Blank Park Zoo. The sorority, through community donations, paid for school bus transportation and all the day’s activities…
Read MoreJPRD, Ram b’ball team to host camps for kids
Young basketball players can start learn and practice skills at upcoming camps at Greene County Community Center. The Greene County Ram varsity boys basketball coaches and players will conduct the camps. Camp for boys and girls in PreK-second grade will be Monday, Dec. 6, and Thursday, Dec. 9, from4:15 to 5:15 pm, with games slated for Saturday, Dec. 11, from…
Read MoreHarvest nearly complete, cover crops are up
Dry weather with only spotty light showers allowed Iowa’s farmers 6.1 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Nov. 21, 2021, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities included harvesting, baling corn stalks, applying fertilizer and anhydrous, and fall tillage. Cover crops are up and green in many areas. Topsoil moisture levels statewide rated 2 percent…
Read MoreUgly sweater contest at Churdan library
The Churdan library is holding an ugly sweater contest as part of its holiday celebration. Patrons can bring their ugly Christmas sweater (or sweaters) to the library Dec. 1-4. The sweaters will be displayed throughout the library beginning Monday, Dec. 6. Library visitors will cast their vote for the ugliest sweater by purchasing tickets. The winners will be announced Saturday,…
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