Halloween fun starts Thursday, Oct. 25, with the Jefferson park and recreation department’s come-and-go Halloween party from 4 to 5 pm at the Greene County Community Center. There will be games, activities, and treats for all children ages 2 through fifth grade. There is no charge. Trick-or-Treat Around the Square will take place from 5 to 6 pm, and children…
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Pheasants Forever fundraising banquet Saturday
Pheasant hunters and supporters of the Greene County chapter of Pheasants Forever will gather Saturday night, following the first day of the hunting season, for the annual fundraising banquet. The event is scheduled in Clover Hall on the Greene County Fairgrounds in Jefferson. Toast and Boast starts at 5:30 pm, followed by the dinner at 7 and the auction. Persons…
Read MoreNHS induction at Paton-Churdan
The Paton-Churdan chapter of the National Honor Society inducted new members Chloe Berns, Kyla Byers, Jacob Geisler and Madi Minnehan in a ceremony at the school theater Monday evening. A cake reception for the new inductees and their families followed the ceremony.
Read MoreTickets available for Holiday Tour of Homes
Tickets for the 2018 Jefferson Garden Club’s Holiday Tour of Homes are now on sale. Four Jefferson homes decorated to showcase this year’s theme, Christmas Magic, will be open Saturday, Dec. 1, from noon to 4 pm.
Read MoreGreene County Schools slate parent/teacher conference
Although it seems the school year just began, parent/teacher conferences start next week. Conferences at Greene County High School will be Thursday, Oct. 11, from 4 to 9 pm. Middle school conference will be Tuesday, Oct. 16, and Thursday, oct. 18 from 4 to 7:30 pm both dates. Elementary parent/teacher conferences are slated for Tuesday, Nov. 13 and Thursday, Nov.…
Read MoreJava & Juice hosts told for October
The schedule for Friday morning Java & Juice get-togethers in October includes a pair of businesses, Hamilton Redi-Mix and Kingsgate Insurance, and a pair of non-profits, the Amazing Race Charity and Webb House. Java & Juice begins at 9:30 am with coffee and a light refreshment. At 9:45 the host is welcome to tell the story of the business, highlighting…
Read More‘Women in Ag’ program offered in Greene County
Greene County Extension and Outreach is holding the Women in Agronomy program available beginning Friday, Oct. 19. This is an opportunity for women to collaborate with other women on topics of importance to their future in farming. The registration deadline is Friday, Oct. 12. The goals of Women in Agronomy are to strengthen agronomic skills for women that allow for…
Read MoreBrittany Gunn competes for Miss Iowa Rodeo
Brittany Gunn, the 2013 Greene County Fair queen, is still competing in queen contests five years later. Gunn, the Pony Express Double D Rodeo queen, competed for the title of Miss Rodeo Iowa in Fort Madison Sept. 6-8. The competition included horsemanship, interviews, impromptu questions, a 1-1/2 minute speech and a written test. Miss Rodeo Iowa travels across the country…
Read MoreLight Up the Holiday Dec. 6-9
Jefferson residents, businesses and churches are invited to be included on a map showing outdoor holiday light displays this holiday season. Jefferson Matters: Main Street, Greene County Chamber & Tourism and Thomas Jefferson Gardens is coordinating the effort to include an informal “Light Up the Holiday” tour of lights Dec. 6-9.
Read MoreCounty 4-H members earn ribbons at State Fair
Greene County Extension youth and 4-H coordinator Kayla Willms has released the results of 4-H judging at the Iowa State Fair. Greene County 4-H members earned ribbons as follows: Communications • Arthur Bardole, Extemporaneous Presentation, Excellence • Avery Bardole, Extemporaneous Presentation, Recognition
Read MoreEnd of life issues topic of Community Conversation
End of life issues from a Christian perspective will be the topic for a Community Conversation Thursday, Oct. 4. Dr James Lamb, life advocate for Lutheran Family Services, will be the speaker. He will discuss advanced directives, living wills, quality of life, health care power of attorney, the difference between each, and how they can be used.
Read MoreRoutine meeting for Scranton city council
It was business as usual for the Scranton city council at its Sept. 11 meeting. Routine business was handled with little fanfare. During open forum, the council heard from a resident who pointed out the need for tree trimming and mowing. The resident was also concerned about sex offenders who live in the community.
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