Are you familiar with the Cedar Rapids sisters who gained national fame by allowing audiences to throw food at them during their performances? How well do you know Iowa history? An Iowa history trivia challenge will be part of a program titled “Iowa’s Rogues & Heroes” on Thursday, Oct. 22, at 5:30 pm at the Milwaukee Depot located next to…
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American Legion oratorical contest can net college scholarships
Greene County High School students along with homeschooled students in grades 9-12 are invited to compete in the annual American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program. Your local American Legion Post #11 will conduct the High School Oratorical Scholarship Program – “A Constitutional Speech Contest” – before Dec. 7.The deadline to apply is Nov. 1. In addition to the awards…
Read MoreGreene County Medical Center Foundation suggests ‘Give Smarter’
Charitable giving is about more than writing a check. The recent Smart Charitable Giving Seminar at Greene County Medical Center explored strategies for gifts you are already planning to make while potentially allowing you to keep more of your own money. Max Nees, CFP®, of Journey Financial and Ross Martens, CPA of Martens & Associates shared tips for practical planning involving qualified…
Read MoreOrnamental, turfgrass pest control course Nov. 4
Preregister before Oct, 28 for fall commercial pesticide applicator Continuing Instruction Course Jefferson, Iowa – Iowa State University and Outreach Greene County office will host an Ornamental and Turfgrass Pest Control Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026. The program provided by the ISU Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) is available at…
Read MoreHawk watch at High Trestle Trail overlook Oct. 10
Part of World Migratory Bird Day Join birders from around central Iowa at the High Trestle Trail Overlook, near Madrid, Saturday, Oct. 10, from 10 am to 4 pm, to witness raptors heading south on their migration route. Iowa wildlife experts will be on hand to help identify and count migrating hawks, falcons, vultures and osprey flying along the Des…
Read MoreBingo at the VFW hall
Bingo games and supper are on the calendar for Monday, Oct. 12, at the Jefferson VFW hall at 109 N. Chestnut St. Doors will open at 5 pm with bingo starting at 6:30. There will be cash payouts and a blackout game in which the winner takes all. Supper will be available for $10, with a barbecue rib sandwich, baked…
Read MoreOpen mic for poets at the Gallup House
The public is invited to a Poetry Guild open mic night Monday, Oct. 12, at 7 pm at the Gallup House, 703 S. Chestnut St, in Jefferson. Poets will be welcome to share their original work. Organizers ask that each poem be no longer than three minutes. The slam will continue for one hour or until everyone has a chance…
Read MoreForest, aquatic, right-of-way CIC set for Oct. 21
Preregister before Oct. 14 for fall commercial pesticide applicator Continuing Instruction Course Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Greene County office will host a Forest, Aquatic, and Right-of-Way Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators on Wednesday, Oct. 21. The program provided by the ISU Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) is available at office locations across…
Read MoreWeary Ramblers wins Duo of the Year at Josie Music Awards
Weary Ramblers, a duo well known in Jefferson, took home the Duo of the Year award at the Josie Music Awards Sept. 21, in Nashville, TN. The awards were hosted at the Grand Ole Opry and Weary Ramblers members Chad Elliott and Kathryn Severing Fox were in attendance. “It was like magic to be up there again. We know the…
Read MoreExtension aerial applicator CIC now available
The Aerial Applicator Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators is now available. The program is provided by the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP). The course will fulfill 2026 continuing instruction requirements for commercial pesticide applicators certified in category 11. Topics covered in the two hour and 45 minute training include personal protective…
Read MoreDoug McDermott to be honored by Iowa Central Community College
Iowa Central Community College has announced the 2026 Triton Hall of Fame class, which includes Doug McDermott of Jefferson, longtime Iowa Central board member. The 2026 Triton Hall of Fame banquet will be held Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Triton Café on the Iowa Central campus. The annual event recognizes distinguished alumni, distinguished faculty and staff, Triton humanitarians, Triton athletes…
Read MoreLedges State Park open again
Ledges State Park near Boone fully re-opened Sept. 1 after a month-long road project at the park. Major improvements include parking lot and roadway surfacing, roadside drainage improvements, and parking lot striping. “We’re excited to be open in time for Labor Day weekend and to welcome park visitors for the fall season,” said park manager Andy Bartlett. Autumn is one…
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