Jefferson Telecom has announced the addition of a new staff member, Daniel Rohner. Rohner has started employment and is working as a customer service representative/cellular specialist. Rohner’s primary duties include helping customers establish or renew cellular service and assisting with questions with their devices. Rohner will also assist with all the product lines including landline telephone, long distance, cable TV,…
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Landus purchasing ADM’s Manilla facility
Landus Cooperative on Tuesday announced it has signed an asset purchase agreement with ADM to acquire ADM’s grain facility in Manilla, Iowa. Under the purchase agreement, Landus Cooperative gains more than 2.3 million bushels of grain capacity for its first wholly-owned Crawford County, Iowa location including · 775,000 bushels of upright storage · More than 1.5 million bushels of bunker…
Read MorePAWS garage sale is this week
PAWS (People for Animal Welfare Society) will hold its annual fundraising garage sale May 10-12 at Clover Hall on the Greene County Fairgrounds. Proceeds from the sale benefit animals in Greene County, including veterinary services, low-income assistance and educational programs.
Read MoreBOOST committee named Extraordinary Citizens
The BOOST steering committee received Home State Bank’s April Extraordinary Citizen Award. Jackie Ostrander of Grand Junction nominated the BOOST steering committee because of its “extraordinary efforts and planning to make the first annual BOOST Bash fundraiser a huge success. They all deserve a big thank you for dedicating themselves to a great cause, our kids and our schools!”
Read MoreAnnual 4th grade farm tour held at new location
Greene County Farm Bureau postponed its annual farm tour for all county fourth graders due to cold, wet weather, but it was a beautiful morning on Tuesday, April 24, when 109 students and their teachers and chaperones arrived at the Highland Township farm of Cale and Connor Juergensen. It was a new location for the long-standing event, as Tim and…
Read MoreSign up now for youth football
Registrations are now being accepted for Greene County Youth Ram Football for students in grades 3, 4, 5, or 6 for the 2018-19 school year. All registration must be done online by May 20. Third and fourth graders will work on fundamentals and play flag football. Fifth and sixth graders will play modified tackle football with games on Sunday in…
Read MoreGenealogy Society meets Saturday
The Greene County Genealogy Society will meet Saturday, May 5, at 10 am in the meeting room of the Jefferson public library. It is handicapped accessible. The program will consist of members bringing past county fair exhibits or possible exhibits that will be taken to the fair this summer.
Read MoreBlood drive in Churdan Friday, Jeff on Tuesday
LifeServe Blood Center reminds area residents to “turn up to save lives” at upcoming community blood drives. The Paton-Churdan chapter of National Honor Society will host a blood drive Friday, May 4, from 1 to 6 pm at the school in Churdan. Community members are welcome to participate.
Read MoreNaig encourages Iowans to help celebrate Soil & Water Conservation Week
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig on Monday highlighted Soil and Water Conservation Week, which runs from April 29 to May 6, and encouraged Iowans to consider things they can do to help protect our state’s soil and improve water quality. Naig planned to participate in events across Iowa to highlight the important conservation practices placed on Iowa’s landscape and…
Read MoreJefferson Rotary Club tells distribution of auction proceeds
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.
Read MoreJefferson 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…
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