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.
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Incentives 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,…
Read MoreTrivia Night at the Elks lodge Tuesday; all welcome
After a summer break, the Jefferson public library and the Jefferson Elks lodge will resume hosting a Trivia Night, with the first one slated for Tuesday, Sept. 19. The fun begins at 7 pm at the Elks lodge. Teams of up to four people will compete, with the top three teams winning prizes. Trivia Night is a family-friendly event for…
Read More‘4-H for grown-ups’ has inaugural ‘meeting’
More than a dozen adults checked out what “4-H for grown-ups” looks like last Thursday at Deal’s Orchard. Part of the Greene Living series, Greene Plate explored local foods, with a focus on growing apples and hops. Like most 4-H meetings, the evening included food, education, and a fun activity.
Read MoreRelay for Life planning begins Sept. 21
All are invited to join event leadership team Planning for the 2018 Relay for Life of Greene County will begin with a meeting of the event leadership team Thursday, Sept. 21. Anyone who wants to be part of organizing the annual, countywide event that raises funds for the American Cancer Society is welcome and encouraged to attend. The meeting will…
Read MoreAuxiliary slates flash sale, salad luncheon
The Greene County Medical Center auxiliary has a pair of fundraisers in the coming week. Proceeds from both events will go toward the medical center’s purchase of 3D mammography equipment. Collective Goods, formerly Books Are Fun, will hold a “flash sale” Thursday, Sept. 14, from 10 am to 4 pm, and Friday, Sept. 15, from 7 am to 2:30 pm,…
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