The sometimes difficult question of “what goes with what” is the topic of Wine and Cheese 101, hosted by ISU Extension & Outreach – Greene County and Jefferson Hy-Vee. The “course” will offer adults a fun evening learning the basics of pairings and enjoying samples.
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Vocal music concert next Tuesday
The Greene County High School vocal music department will present a concert Tuesday, Oct 17, at 7:30 pm in the high school auditorium. The public is cordially invited. “Students see the process come to a finishing point as they perfect their work and present it to an audience,” said director Dave Heupel.
Read MoreCongressional candidate Scholten coming to Jefferson
J. D. Scholten, Democratic candidate for U. S. Representative from Iowa’s 4th District, will be in Jefferson to speak and meet with members of the community Tuesday, Oct. 24, at 7 pm, at the ISU Extension office at 104 W. Washington St. Scholten, of Sioux City, is a litigation paralegal specializing in Intellectual property law and a former professional minor…
Read MoreExtension slates course for women marketing grain
Women in Ag is the agricultural business education program that empowers farm and ranch women who want to be more knowledgeable about their agricultural enterprises. Greene County Extension and Outreach is making Women Marketing Grain available beginning Thursday, Nov. 2. This is an opportunity for women to collaborate with each other on topics of importance to their future in farming.…
Read MoreChocolate Friendzy set for Oct. 21
The second annual Chocolate Friendzy will take place Saturday, Oct. 21, at the Jefferson public library. Beginning at 9 am and going until noon, the Friends of the Library board is welcoming members to come and sample delicious chocolates. New memberships are available at the door for as low as $5 and renewals can also be collected.
Read MoreBabysitting Basics class slated for Oct. 18, Oct. 21
Early registration deadline is Oct. 11 Babysitting Basics, a course for Greene County youngsters in grades 5-8, will be held on Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 18 from 2 to 5 pm and Saturday, Oct. 21, from 8 am to noon at the Greene County Extension office in Jefferson. Participants must attend both sessions in order to be certified. Cost is $25…
Read More4-H Awards Day set for Oct. 15
Re-enrollments due Nov. 15 Greene County 4-H members and volunteers will be recognized for their achievements and contributions at the annual Greene County 4-H Awards Ceremony, scheduled for Sunday, Oct.15, at John 15 Vineyard, near Scranton. The public is welcome to attend.
Read MoreHosts told for October Java & Juice gatherings
Jefferson Matters: Main Street invites the public to attend the October Java & Juice in Jefferson’s Main Street district. Coffee, juice, and a treat start at 9:30 am. At 9:45, Main Street volunteers introduce the owner who in turn shares info about staff, services provided or a background of the business.
Read MoreNational 4-H Week Oct. 1-7
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.
Read MoreConcussion 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.
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