A new session of “A Matter of Balance” will be held Mondays, Sept. 10 through Oct. 29, from 9:30 to 11:30 am at the Greenewood Center, 401 W. Greenwood Rd, Jefferson. The class is sponsored by Greene County Medical Center and Greene County public health. The class is for anyone who is concerned about falls, is interested in improving their…
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Diggers invited to help at Whiterock Conservancy
Invitations to join an arche0logical dig close to home are infrequent, but Whiterock Conservancy is issuing one now. Whiterock is looking for at least five volunteers to be part of a dig Saturday, Sept. 15. “As river levels change and meander, artifacts from Native American camp sites are exposed,” explained Joe Arts. He and Branden Scott will lead the dig.
Read MoreBlood drive in Jefferson Sept. 11
As summer comes to a close, LifeServe Blood Center is urging donors to get back into the swing of giving blood.
Read MorePreparing to ‘Grab & Go’ with financial records topic of Extension program
Natural disasters are a reminder of life’s uncertainty. What would you grab with only minutes to escape? Grab & Go Emergency Case: Financial Case will help participants learn to make a grab-and-go financial records case, improving their ability to rebound after a disaster. Two similar sessions are planned for Wednesday, Sept. 19: 12 to 1 pm at the Greene County…
Read MoreAn addition to Webb House fun
Middle school students who gather at the Webb House have a new outdoor game with the addition of an outdoor dodgeball court. Harry Ahrenholtz designed and built the court, just as he did the 9-Square in the Air game a year ago. Ahrenholtz said he started designing the court in his head during the winter. Due to health issues he…
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Summer reading program wraps up at Churdan library
The Churdan public library wrapped up its summer reading program. Prizes were awarded to all participants. Winners of the “guess the number of jingle bells” were Jared Dawson and Carson Rose. Each boy received a guitar in keeping with the summer reading theme “Libraries Rock.” (The correct number of jingle bells was 99.)
Read MoreGenealogical Society to meet Saturday
The regular meeting of the Greene County Genealogy Society will be held Saturday, Sept. 1, at 10 am in the meeting room of the Jefferson public library. All are welcome and the library is handicapped accessible. Arlene Johnson will present a program on “My Genealogical Will for Preserving My Family History.” Doing the work consumes a great deal of time,…
Read MoreGreene County cattle exhibitors place at State Fair
Double D Dexters of Scranton showed the grand champion bull at the Dexter show at the Iowa State Fair. Double D Dexters was also awarded champion Iowa bull, champion steer, and reserve champion steer. Other results for Double D Dexters follow: Junior Heifer Calf — March 1, 2018 & After 4) Double D Ivy, 3/12/2018, 043705 5) Double D Holly,…
Read MoreNew Opportunities providing financial education
New Opportunities has received a two-year grant award to expand financial literacy education in its seven county service area, which includes Greene, Audubon, Calhoun, Carroll, Dallas, Guthrie and Sac.
Read MoreScranton library board seeks new member
The H.F. and Maude E. Marchant Public Library in Scranton is seeking a volunteer to serve on the library board of trustees. The library Board is composed of five members who serve as a policy-making body and guide the development of library services.
Read MoreGiant Piggy Bank program offers students financial education
A student banking program called the Giant Piggy Bank, sponsored by Peoples Bank, is teaching children how to manage money and the importance of saving. The program allows students to deposit money into an account managed by student bankers, who are assisted by professionals and school staff. Greene County elementary is participating in the program.
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