The Greene County Iowa Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, Oct. 5, at 10 am in the basement meeting room at the Jefferson public library. The program will be a discussion of vital records. Attendees are asked to bring copies of a couple of their favorite or meaningful documents. Be ready to explain where you found it, what you have learned…
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Extension offering CIC for commercial pesticide applicators
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Greene County office will host a Forest, Aquatic, and Right-of-Way Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators on Wednesday, Oct. 16. The program provided by the ISU Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) can be seen at office locations across Iowa. The local attendance site is Greene County Extension office meeting…
Read MoreRetirement open house for Denny Hammen
Denny Hammen is retiring after five years as Jefferson park and recreation director. The city staff is hosting a retirement open house for him Tuesday, Oct.1, from 4 to 6 pm. The public is invited.
Read MoreRSVP 55+ Volunteer Program partners to provide shoes for those in need of fall prevention
RSVP 55+ has received funds through County Community Foundation grants in Greene, Boone, and Guthrie Counties and has partnered with Samaritans Feet Seniors, a project that centers around balance and falls prevention. The grants have allowed the purchase of a certain number of shoes that will be given at no cost to registered individuals aged 60 and older and disabled adults who…
Read MoreCrockpot meal prep event will begin National 4-H Week
ISU Greene County Extension & Outreach is hosting a make-and-take meal event to start off National 4-H Week. Join the Greene County staff Monday, Oct. 7, from 10 am to noon in the Greene County Extension office meeting room. This is a come-and-go crockpot meal that will take 10-15 minutes to assemble. Staff will help participants create a meal to…
Read MoreLocal retired ISP trooper publishes stories of his work
After retirement from a long career in law enforcement, Greene County resident Robert Hurley decided to write a book. Hurley had kept a journal of his experiences in law enforcement across 36 years, starting with his service in the Air Force as security police in Japan 1969-1973, through years in the police department in La Vista, NE, 1973-1979, then graduation…
Read MoreMedical center urges all to LEARN suicide prevention skills
September is National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. This is a time to remember those who have lost their lives, to offer support and acknowledgement to those who have attempted or thought of suicide and those whose lives have been impacted. It is also a time to educate ourselves. “It is likely suicide will touch many of our lives,” said…
Read MoreJeff Telecom shares info about the importance of high speed internet, fiber connections to students
As the new school year begins, Jefferson Telecom wants to remind families of the vital role that high-speed internet plays in supporting students’ academic success. With the increasing reliance on online resources, homework assignments, and virtual learning, having a reliable and fast Internet connection at home is more important than ever. Why high-speed internet matters – In today’s digital age,…
Read MoreGrand Junction library to host program about Botswana
The enchanting land of Botswana as framed through the popular book series The No. 1 Ladies Private Detective Agency will be presented as a photo travelogue by Lillian Robinson on Sunday, Aug. 25, at 2 pm at the Grand Junction public library. Author Alexander McCall Smith wrote the initial book in the series, The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency, in…
Read MoreCedar Valley Honor Flights topic of Churdan library fundraiser, program
There is a special program featuring the Cedar Valley Honor Flights at the Churdan public library Saturday, Aug. 24, at 6:30 pm. Prior to the program there will be a light sandwich and salad meal served from 5:30 to 6:15. The free will donation will be used for ongoing operating library expenses. Since 2011, more than 3,000 Iowa veterans have…
Read MoreGreene County FFA places second in FFA equestrian team award
Awards to other county residents The Iowa State Fair took place Aug. 8 through the 18th, bringing plenty of opportunities for talented individuals to showcase their work for the chance to bring home prizes. On Tuesday and Wednesday prior to the fair, and Thursday, Aug. 8 (the first day of the fair), the FFA Horse Show was judged, with Madison…
Read MoreScranton tractor ride draws many enthusiasts
Forty-one drivers drove classic tractors in the annual Scranton tractor ride last Saturday morning. Organized by Dawn Rudolph, the route went south, stopping in Bayard at Landus for a mid-morning break. The cool weather was appreciated by the drivers and riders. The event started and ended at the Scranton Community Center.
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