The Rotary Club of Jefferson has awarded $28,688 in community grants from the proceeds of its 2017 charity dinner and auction, held last November at the Greene Room at Wild Rose Casino. All told, $42,429 was disbursed to projects in Greene County and around the world.
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Jefferson Matters says ‘think OUTSIDE the box’
It is finally spring, and the Design Committee of Jefferson Matters: Main Street encourages downtown businesses to “Think OUTSIDE the Box” with decorations outside the front door. A Business After Hours event will be held on Monday, April 30 at 5:15 pm at the Elks lodge in Jefferson. “An attractive entrance can entice customers to come and see what is…
Read MoreAbundant Life plans ‘A Heart for Honduras’ fundraiser
All are invited to a dinner theatre fundraiser hosted by members of Abundant Life Ministries Saturday, May 5, at the church’s Redemption Center at 1308 W. Lincoln Way in Jefferson. The evening will begin at 6:30 pm with appetizers, dinner, and a selection of desserts. After dinner, the audience will enjoy a comedy/mystery drama called “Café Murder,” performed by ALM…
Read MoreGoodwill trailer in Jefferson April 26 – May 3
The Goodwill trailer will be located in Jefferson from April 26 through May 3. It will be parked at the First United Methodist Church, 307 S Wilson. Donations of good, clean usable clothing, shoes, housewares and small furniture; books, CDs and videos; collectibles, usable toys, electronics in working condition and computer accessories are welcome.
Read MoreScranton planning for RAGBRAI July 23
More volunteers needed The Scranton community is making plans for the invasion of 10,000-plus bicyclists when RAGBRAI® (Register’s Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa) travels through the area on Monday, July 23. Scranton will be the last stop before the bikers arrive in Jefferson where they will stay overnight.
Read MoreTanner Taylor to perform in Jefferson
Professional jazz pianist Tanner Taylor will return to Jefferson as a special guest Friday and Saturday, April 27 and 28, at Prairie Blue Creative Arts in Jefferson “SIRENS” featuring vocalists Jenny Wailes, Jamie Friess-Leggitt, Angie Gingery, and Nicole Friess-Schilling. The evening of song will showcase popular Broadway music and jazz. Taylor studied under Jack Oatts and Manhattan School of Music’s…
Read MoreScranton council works on RAGBRAI fees, regulations
The Scranton city council approved several items relating to the upcoming visit by the bicyclists on RAGBRAI®. The council took action at its April 10 meeting. A resolution that set the fees, locations and regulations for vendors on July 23 during the RAGBRAI pass through was unanimously approved. Preliminary approval was given to the plans for Wine on Wheels and…
Read More‘Spend Smart. Eat Smart.’ slated for May 15
Postponed from April 24 Iowans can eat healthy and stick to a tight grocery budget. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s “Spend Smart. Eat Smart.” program is a great resource for households with this goal.
Read MorePlan now for Food Safe course in May
Community and church groups that anticipate serving a meal during RAGBRAI, along with anyone involved with the Bell Tower Festival as a food vendor, 4-H leaders and members who volunteer at the Clover Café during the county fair, and farmers market vendors are encouraged to mark their calendars for Safe Food food safety training.
Read MoreJ-S grad Kyle Roeder returning to Jefferson in well-known opera role
Kyle Roeder, a 2013 Jefferson-Scranton graduate, will be in Jefferson Thursday, April 19, singing the role of the barber Figaro in Gioachino Rossini’s comic opera “The Barber of Seville.” Roeder, a Drake University graduate, is touring with OPERA Iowa, Des Moines Metro Opera’s educational touring troupe. OPERA Iowa will perform a children’s opera, “Jack and the Beanstalk,” during a school…
Read More‘Winter Wonderland’ theme for P-C prom Saturday
The Paton-Churdan junior class invites the public to see the prom decorations and attend the grand march as they celebrate a night in “Winter Wonderland” this Saturday, April 14. The public can see the gym decorations from 6:20 to 7:20 pm, and also take informal pictures. The grand march will be held from 7:30 to 8 pm in front of…
Read MoreISU Extension suggests aerating stored grain this weekend
~by Greg Brenneman – ISU ag engineering specialist It is important to keep stored grain as cool as we go into the spring and summer months. Some warming of stored grain may have already occurred during warmer weather and with the sun shining on the south side of grain bins. With the weather forecast for Friday through next Tuesday to…
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