Members of Central Christian Church will hold a free Christmas gift market Saturdays, Dec. 2 and Dec. 9, from 9 am to 3 pm at the church, 108 N. Elm St in Jefferson. The free market will include gifts for all ages. All are welcome.
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Medical Center foundation’s Tree of Life ceremony is Dec. 14
It is not unusual for us to look back at holidays past with fond memories of gathering with friends and family. However, this can be a bittersweet time of year for those who have lost a loved one. The Greene County Medical Center Foundation invites everyone to come together in honor and remembrance of those individuals. “One of the most…
Read MoreCelebrate the holidays with Historical Society
The Greene County Historical Society will hold its annual holiday lunch at noon on Friday, Dec. 1, at the Greenewood Center, 401 W. Greenewood Rd., in Jefferson. During lunch, Greene County High School’s saxaphone quartet, led by the school’s band director Wes Anderson, will perform. After lunch, Jefferson musician Sheilah Pound will lead the group in carol singing. And then society president…
Read MoreGrCo kindergarten, first grade music classes to perform Dec. 5
Kindergartners will perform “Cock-A-Doodle Dandy” by Donna Ambrosia, arranged by Lori Weidemann, Tuesday, Dec. 5, at the Greene County High School auditorium. Students should arrive at the high school band room by 5:45, with the program at 6:15. First graders will take the stage at 7:15 to perform “Flakes! the Musical” by John Jacobson and John Higgins. They should arrive…
Read MoreGenealogy Society to meet Dec. 2
The Greene County Iowa Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, Dec. 2. Problems and solutions will be on the agenda. Members discuss some favorite, and some new found tips for genealogical searching. Also, they’ll see if there are suggestions for others’ “brick walls”. The meet will begin at 10 am in the Jefferson public library basement meeting room. It is handicapped…
Read MoreAll Strings Attached at St Patrick Dec. 3
All Strings Attached of Carroll will perform Sunday, Dec. 3, at St Patrick historic church, 449 E Ave, west of Churdan. Doors will open at 2 pm, with the concert at 3 pm. The historic church will be decorated for the holiday season. All are welcome.
Read MoreMowrer’s trip to the Holy Land cut short by war
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal Teresa Mowrer, resident of rural Guthrie Center, took a trip of a lifetime, which came to an unexpected end as she was in Jerusalem when the conflict broke out in Israel last month. Mowrer grew up in the Rippey / Perry (maiden name Vannatta) and has lived south of Guthrie Center since 1984.…
Read MoreHoyt, Vander Linden to All-State Music Festival
A pair of Greene County High School senior choir members are preparing for their third consecutive appearance at the All-State Music Festival. Olivia Hoyt and Gavin Vander Linden will perform in the Iowa High School Music Association All-State Music Festival in the choir. The two musicians earned a trip to the prestigious event during their sophomore, junior and senior years. …
Read MoreLocal veterans on recent Honor Flights
Greene County Veterans were a part of two Brushy Creek Area Honor Flights out of Fort Dodge on May 23 and Sept. 13. The veterans arrived in Washington DC and were then bused to many sites including the WWII, Korean War, and the Vietnam Memorials, as well as the Lincoln Memorial, Air Force Memorial, Marine Corps Memorial, and the Changing…
Read MoreJeremy Brewer honored by Friends of the Library
The Friends of the Jefferson Public Library honored Jeremy Brewer as the library’s “Friend of the Year” for 2023. Jeremy received a certificate and thank you gift at a surprise reception held in his honor Oct. 30 at the library. Most years since 1997, the Friends of the Library have honored an outstanding library volunteer. This year’s recipient was honored…
Read MoreState Cemetery Association has grant funds for cemetery preservation
Iowa has almost 5,000 cemeteries. Some are large, active, and well-visited. Others are found in the backs of cornfields, in pastures, or at the end of dead-end roads and haven’t had a burial in 100 years. The State Association for the Preservation of Iowa Cemeteries (SAPIC) seeks to preserve cemeteries in the state of Iowa, large and small, by awarding…
Read MoreEver Greene Ridge salutes six resident veterans
A special reception was held Oct. 24 at Greene County Medical Center Foundation’s senior independent living community. All but one of the six veteran honorees who live at Ever Greene Ridge were on hand for the presentation of a specially designed metal American flag—crafted and donated by Shane Olson with Olson Iron Works and painted by Bobby Egeland. Director of…
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