Membership in 4-H grows confidence, creativity, curiosity, courage, character and so much more by allowing youth to use the skills they learn to go out and make a positive difference in their communities. All are invited to help Iowa 4-H celebrate the outstanding impact youth have made throughout the state during National 4-H Week Oct. 1-7.
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Concussion testing keeps sports safer for young athletes
~by Victoria Riley, GreeneCountyNewsOnline Most Greene County student athletes have taken an extra test this fall, not one they can study for and not one they pass or fail. High school football and volleyball players, cheerleaders, and seventh and eighth grade football players, as well as younger players in the Greene County Youth Athletic Association’s flag and tackle football programs,…
Read MoreScavenger hunt fundraiser for Shop with a Cop
Jefferson Telecom is sponsoring a scavenger hunt in Jefferson on Saturday, Oct. 7, from 9 to 11 am. All proceeds raised will support Shop with a Cop, a local cause for the holidays. Shop with a Cop was started three years ago by the Greene County Peace Officer Association. Jefferson police captain Heath Enns explains, “Shop with a Cop originated…
Read MoreFrauds and scams topic of Community Conversation
“Avoiding Frauds & Scams” is the topic of the Community Conversation Thursday, Oct. 5, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson. Diane Humphrey, marketing manager for Iowa Home Care, will lead the conversation, discussing a variety of scams going on in Iowa, what to watch and listen for, and ways to handle callers.
Read MoreTickets available for Family Feud ~ Jefferson Edition
Where do you get ice cream in Jefferson? Name a business on the Square … or a street named after a President. It’s questions like these that will have four teams competing in the second edition of Family Feud~Jefferson Edition on Saturday, Oct. 21, at the History Boy Theatre Company at RVP~1875 in Jefferson.
Read MoreIncentives for Main Street topic of Business After Hours
Incentives available to business and building owner in the Main Street district and more will be discussed at a Business After Hours presentation on Monday, Oct. 9 at the Elks Lodge in Jefferson. The presentation entitled “Incentives for Main Street” will be led by Main Street Iowa business specialists Robin Bostrom and Jim Thompson. They will review programs available from…
Read MoreSenior Haley Hall gets hug from POTUS
Greene County senior Hailey Hall biggest wish for her Girls Nation experience in July came true, and then some. Before going to Washington DC for Girls Nation, which is sponsored by the American Legion auxiliary, she said she’d be very disappointed if she didn’t get to meet President Trump. She not only met him, but he gave her a hug,…
Read MoreVeterans serving soup supper Friday
The local veterans groups will host a soup supper Friday, Sept. 22, from 5 to 7 pm at the VFW hall on the east side of the courthouse square. The menu includes chili, chicken noodle soup, desserts and beverages. A free will donation will be accepted, with proceeds to benefit the American Legion, the VFW, and the VFW auxiliary.
Read MoreHome State Bank initiates ‘Extraordinary Citizen’ award
Home State Bank in Jefferson is initiating a new service to the community. The bank will present the Extraordinary Citizen award as part of its monthly Extraordinary Friday event. This award will be given by HSB to an extraordinary Greene County resident or group who has gone above and beyond expectations by giving time and/or resources to benefit the community.
Read MoreScranton council working on nuisance properties
The Scranton city council continues their efforts to make the community a better place to live. The council took several actions at its Sept. 12 meeting to clean up nuisance properties.
Read MoreIncome guidelines told for energy assistance program
Income guidelines for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) have been announced. Applications for the program will be accepted on a first come/first served basis at the New Opportunities Greene County Family Development Center on N. Elm in Jefferson beginning Oct. 2 for households with an elderly/disabled member, or beginning Nov. 1 for others.
Read MoreOverweight loads allowed now through Nov. 17
Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation Monday allowing the transportation of overweight loads of corn, soybeans, haw, straw, silage and stover. The proclamation will expire Nov. 17, 2017. “I am pleased to sign this proclamation allowing Iowa farmers to move their crops in an effective and efficient manner,” Gov. Reynolds said. “Farmers are a critical component of our state’s economy,…
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