Take a dip into local pools’ histories

~by Denise Van for the Greene County Historical Society A self-identified “pool rat,” Denise O’Brien Van will give a program on Greene County’s two swimming pools Friday, April 14, at 12:45 pm at the Methodist Church, 307 S. Wilson Ave, in Jefferson. The event is part of the Greene County Historical Society’s annual program series. Jefferson’s pool, located in Chatauqua…

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Plan your spring wildflower walk with new bloom report

Iowans are invited to experience the best of Iowa’s spring season with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) new weekly woodland wildflower bloom report.  Iowa’s woodlands come to life with patches of color in early spring as native wildflowers start to bloom. Looking for wildflowers can be a fun, unique spring activity for kids and is a great way…

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Cedar Township slates budget hearing

Township trustees have scheduled public hearings on the FY24 budgets as follows: Cedar Township, Tuesday, April 11, at 9 am in the boardroom at the courthouse. Clerk Jon Minnehan. Bristol Township, Monday, April 17, at 11 am in the boardroom at the courthouse. Clerk Amy Youngblood. Kendrick Township, Tuesday, April 18, at 9 am in the boardroom at the courthouse.…

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