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.”
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Pheasant, 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.
Read MoreBenefit supper Oct. 22 for 2-year-old Pablo
Friends and family of 2-year-old Pablo Martinez are planning a benefit chili supper Sunday, Oct. 22, from 4 to 6:30 pm at Clover Hall on the Greene County fairgrounds in Jefferson. All proceeds will help Pablo’s parents, Rafa and Ashley (Nation) Martinez with medical expenses. Pablo has been diagnosed with leukemia and his in Blank Children’s Hospital in Des Moines.…
Read MoreRequired training for farmers market vendors coming to Fort Dodge
The Food Safety Team at Iowa State University’s department of food science and human nutrition is hosting trainings in the next several months to help growers prepare for the requirements of the federal Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). The FSMA applies to most farmers market vendors. The FSMA’s produce safety rule establishes science-based minimum standards for the safe growing, harvesting,…
Read MoreThank a fire fighter during Fire Prevention Week
National Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 8 – 14, is a good time for families to walk through their home and check for fire hazards, and it’s a good time to salute the volunteer fire fighters who respond to fires and other emergencies in Greene County.
Read MoreFFA livestock judging team competes in Cedar Rapids
A livestock judging team from the Greene County FFA chapter competed at the Linn-Mar livestock judging competition held at Kirkwood Community College Oct. 9. Izzy Bravard finished the highest of the ream with a score of 368 out of 400 points. Behind her were Daniel Gehling, Chance Peterson, and Kayla Muir. The team finished in 33rd place among 78 teams.
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