Habitat for Humanity’s Nativity Festival, which has become community-wide celebration of the Christmas season, is slated for Sunday, Dec. 10, at the First United Methodist Church in Jefferson. The Nativity Festival provides a special opportunity for area residence to share their nativity scenes with their unique stories.
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Paton-Churdan NHS adds members
The Paton-Churdan chapter of the National Honor Society inducted six new members Tuesday, Oct 24. Sophomores, juniors and seniors are eligible for membership in NHS based on their scholarship achievement of maintaining at least a 3.0 grade point average. Eligible students must then apply for membership. Blind applications are reviewed and graded, and members are selected by a faculty committee…
Read MoreWorkshop for parents, caregivers Nov. 2
Creating Special Moments with Infants and Toddlers is a workshop for childcare providers, interested parents and grandparents, and teachers. This professional development program will help persons discover how to create special moments with infants and toddlers every day. Facilitator for the class is Dr David Brown, human sciences specialist with Iowa State University Extension & Outreach.
Read MoreAlzheimer’s topic of Community Conversation
Alzheimer’s disease is the topic of the Community Conversation Thursday, Nov. 2, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson. Lisa Kuhl, director of marketing at Regency Park Nursing & Rehab in Jefferson, will lead a conversation on 10 early signs of Alzheimer’s disease.
Read MoreOctober is Nat’l Disability Employment Awareness Month
Genesis Development is participating in National Disability Employment Awareness Month, an annual awareness campaign that takes place each October. The purpose of National Disability Employment Awareness Month is to educate the public about employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America’s workers with disabilities. This year’s theme is “Inclusion Drives Innovation.”
Read MorePheasant, quail seasons open Oct. 28
An estimated 50,000 blaze orange clad hunters will dot Iowa’s countryside at 8 am on Oct. 28, for the opening of Iowa’s 2017 pheasant hunting season. This annual event melds generations of Iowans who reconnect with their hunting heritage. While most hunters will generally only spend the first week or two in the field, those who venture out later will…
Read MoreFriends of the Library honor Friends of the Year
The Friends of the Jefferson Public Library honored Karen North, Denise Harberts, and Don Goodrich as the library’s “Friends of the Year” for 2017. Each of them received a certificate and thank you gift at a reception held in their honor on Thursday, Oct. 12.
Read MoreLots of Socks drive in its ninth year
RSVP 55+ Volunteer Program is holding its ninth annual Lots of Socks and More drive Oct. 16-31. Drop boxes are located in libraries, businesses, and churches throughout Jefferson, Rippey, Grand Junction, Scranton, Paton, and Churdan.
Read MoreGood participation for Manufacturers Day
Nearly 100 students from five school districts toured Bauer Built and John Deere in Paton of Friday, Oct. 6, National Manufacturers Day. Students toured the plants in the morning, and 150 local residents toured the factories in the afternoon.
Read MoreGovernor’s Volunteer Award to Jamie Daubendiek
Jamie Daubendiek (center) of Jefferson received a Governor’s Volunteer Award from Gov Kim Reynolds (right) and Lt Gov Adam Gregg (left) during a special recognition ceremony held Sept. 25 in Pleasant Hill. Daubendiek was honored with an individual award by Michael Wagler of Main Street Iowa for his leadership role within the Jefferson Matters: Main Street program.
Read MoreMeal at Landus Coop Saturday
The Hardin Happy Hustlers 4-H club will serve a mean Saturday, Oct. 21, at Landus Coop in Jefferson as a fundraiser. Grilled hamburgers or a grilled pork tenderloin, chips, beverages and cookies comprise the menu. The meal is a fundraiser for the club; meal price is $5.
Read MoreBeta Tau Delta donates to Webb House
Jim North and a group of dozens of middle school students recently took time out of their Wednesday afternoon activities at the Webb House to accept a $600 donation from Beta Tau Delta, presented by Sue Richardson.
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