Greene County High School seniors weren’t born yet the first year members of the Jefferson-Scranton Interact Club raked about a dozen yards of elderly residents as a service project. The project grew quickly after its inception in 1997 and became an school-wide project in 1999. The project has continued. The 21st annual leaf raking service project, done under sunny skies…
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A letter from France, Nov. 1918
Janice Harbaugh of Jefferson shares with readers a letter her grandfather wrote in 1918 describing the Nov. 11 cease-fire that signaled the end of hostilities in World War One. The letter was printed in the local paper at the time, and Harbaugh found the clipping in family records. Roy Elmer Taylor was born on the family farm in Grant Township…
Read MoreDeadline near for 4-H re-enrollment
All current 4-H members are reminded to finish the online re-enrollment process for the 2017-18 4-H year. The deadline for re-enrolling is by the close of business (4:30 pm) on Wednesday, Nov. 15.
Read MoreLeann Jacobsen brings Congressional campaign to Jefferson
Leann Jacobsen, Democratic candidate for U. S. Representative Iowa 4th District, will be in Jefferson to speak and meet with members of the community on Tuesday, Nov. 14, at 7 pm, at the ISU Extension office at 104 W. Washington St. Jacobsen, of Spencer, is a business owner and a Spencer city councilwoman She has more than 30 years of…
Read MoreGreene Co HS to present snow day comedy
The escapades of a Friday snow day make for plenty of fun in Brian Stachman’s play “Just Another Snow Day,” slated for performance by Greene County High School students Friday and Saturday, Nov. 3 and 4, in the school theatre at 7 pm. The cast includes Clay Peters, Megan Higgins, Bobby Arnold, Hannah Yetter, Lydia Leggitt, Arthur Bardole, Kara Betts,…
Read MoreGenealogical Society meets Saturday
The Greene County Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, Nov. 4, at 10 am in the basement meeting room of the Jefferson public library. Barb Labate will be discussing military records. Also, members are urged to bring anything military to discuss with the group.
Read MoreIowa food is topic at author talk in Churdan
Everyone has an Iowa food story, and Lake City author Darcy Dougherty Maulsby will bring these stories to life on Sunday, Nov. 12, at the Churdan public library for a free program and book signing starting at 2 pm. “From Iowa originals like Maid-Rites to homemade cinnamon rolls—served with chili, of course—there are many remarkable stories behind Iowa’s tastiest traditions,”…
Read MoreVeterans Day plans told for Paton, Churdan
The Paton-Churdan community observance of Veterans Day is slated for Friday, Nov. 10, at 9 am at the school gymnasium in Churdan. All local veterans will be honored. American Legion Edward English Post 198 will host a soup supper that evening from 5 to 7 pm in the school cafeteria. Free will donations will be accepted.
Read MoreHabitat invites all to show nativity sets
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.
Read MorePaton-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.
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