In celebration of April as National Poetry Month, local poets are invited to read their original poems on Sunday, April 28, at the Greene County Historical Museum, 219 E. Lincoln Way in Jefferson. The public is invited to the free program, which begins at 2 pm. The event is a joint production coordinated by the Community Players of Greene County…
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Historical museum starts summer hours in May
Summer hours at the Greene County Historical Museum, 219 E.Lincolnway in Jefferson, begin May 1. The museum will be open through Sept. 30 from 1 to 4 pm on Wednesdays, and from 9 am to noon on Saturdays. Beginning in June, hundreds of the museum’s vast collection of Barbie dolls will be on display. Among the permanent displays are rooms, including…
Read MoreBirding event at Dunbar Slough April 27
The Raccoon River Watershed Association invites birders and potential birders to a guided birding expedition Saturday, April 27, at Dunbar Slough, Participants are encouraged to carpool from the park south of Casey’s General Store in Scranton, or connect with the group 15-20 minutes later at the bridge on 270th St,(100 yards east of A Ave). Dunbar Slough is a 2,134-acre…
Read MoreVander Wilt golf tourney May 11 at The Hill
The second annual Keith Vander Wilt Memorial Golf Tournament will be held Saturday, May 11, at The Hill Golf Course at Grand Junction. Registration will start at 10 am and play will start at 11. The tournament will be an 18-hole, 4-person best shot. The cost is $240 per team. Call The Hill at 515-738-2633 to register your team. Keith Vander…
Read MoreClass reunions meet at the Bell Tower Festival
The annual Bell Tower Festival will be held June 7-8 in Jefferson, and this is a traditional time for class reunions to meet. The Greene County School Foundation welcomes all reunions and alumni back with their families. The Foundation sponsors the annual Reunion Rendezvous held right after the parade from 12:30 – 3 pm. The Reunion Rendezvous is a tradition…
Read MoreTree City USA award to Jefferson
The city of Jefferson was recently honored with the 2023 Tree City USA award at the 33rd annual Community Forestry Awards Luncheon in Ankeny. The award was presented by the Arbor Day Foundation and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources April 4 at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny. “The Tree City USA award is a symbol for communities who have…
Read MorePlanting has started in Iowa
Dry conditions and warmer than normal temperatures helped Iowa farmers as days suitable for fieldwork increased to 4.9 for the week ending April 14, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Fieldwork included tillage, spraying, applying fertilizer and seeding oats. Some corn and soybeans were also planted. Topsoil moisture condition statewide rated 15 percent very short, 37 percent short,…
Read More4-H news
The Greenbrier 4-H Club met Monday, April 8, at 7 pm in Clover Hall at the Greene County Fairgrounds. The meeting was called to order by Cody Stephenson. Secretary Becca Anderson called roll and read minutes of the last meeting. The Young Leaders’ report was given by Shailynne Woodley. Members were reminded to have the YQCA training done by May…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Does a welcome sign belong at the cemetery entrance?
To the editor, Jefferson has a nice looking Welcome Sign on the East edge of town on old highway 30. Can anyone explain to me why the sign is placed directly in front of the Jefferson Cemetery. I would loved to be welcomed to a town by all the deceased people buried there. Are they the most welcoming people in…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending April 12
In Greene County district court Brandon Lee Nevins, 43, of Grimes was sentenced April 3 to 10 days in jail after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of driving while license barred. The jail term was suspended and he was placed on probation to Boone/Greene County Probation for one year. He must complete 100 hours of community…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending April 12
In Greene County magistrate court Daniel Green of Urbandale was sentenced to two years in prison with credit for time served after he changes his plea to guilty to a charge of theft- second degree. The prison term was suspended and he was placed on probation to the Greene County sheriff for one year. He must pay $150 restitution to…
Read MoreOPERA Iowa in Jefferson April 24
All area residents will have the opportunity to enjoy live opera in Jefferson Wednesday, April 24. Des Moines Metro Opera’s OPERA Iowa will present “Beauty and the Beast” by Andre Gretry, adapted by Joshua Borths, at 7:30 pm in the Greene County High School auditorium. The entire community is invited. There is no admission charge. Opera Iowa will spend the…
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