Kids with a Connection mentoring program sponsored Fun in the Park on June 17. Youth in kindergarten through 5th grade were invited to participate in a morning of games, food and fun at Kelso Park, starting with muffins and juice and ending with a picnic lunch. Seventeen youngsters were encouraged to play games with 20 Ram football players and coaches,…
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Genealogical Society to meet
The Greene County Genealogical Society will have its Christmas in July Saturday, July 1, at 11:30 am at the Uptown Café in Jefferson. The Uptown Café is handicap accessible. All are invited. The meal will be Dutch treat.
Read MoreVFW, American Legion at Community Conversation
The Community Conversation July 6 at Trinity Lutheran Church will feature members of VFW Post 9599 and American Legion Post 11. They’ll talk about their activities and how they support veterans in the area. Snacks and fellowship will begin at 5 pm with the conversation at 5:30. Trinity Lutheran Church is located at 801 W. Lincoln Way in Jefferson.
Read MoreBusy meeting for Scranton city council
Council splits on appointment to Community Center board ~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Scranton city council had a full agenda at its June 13 meeting. Only three members were in attendance: Julie McAleer, Ethel Subbert and Marilyn Jacobsen. The change in state laws regarding fireworks will not affect the city of Scranton. The council unanimously voted to maintain the…
Read MoreChurdan class of ’57 holds reunion
The Churdan High School class of 1957 celebrated its 60th reunion the weekend of June 16-18 with 13 of 17 living members of the graduating class present for at least part of the weekend and some were present for its entirety. Four of those members had started school together. The others joined the class as the country schools were closed…
Read MoreMayors, county mark Day of National Service
More than 4,520 mayors, county officials, and tribal leaders participated in a nationwide effort to recognize the impact of Senior Corps (which includes RSVP Volunteer Program) and AmeriCorps during the fifth annual Mayor, County, and Tribal Recognition Day for National Service in May.
Read More#OwnItIowa offers closing cost help for home buyers
Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg at their weekly press conference June 26 announced #OwnItIowa, a new closing cost assistance program for Iowa home buyers. The campaign is hosted by the Iowa Finance Authority and the Iowa Association of REALTORS® and encourages all Iowans 18 years and older to visit IowaHouseHunt.com through August 31, 2017, for a chance…
Read MoreWinners in 4-H communication contest told
The Greene County 4-H communications contest, a prologue to the county fair, was held Tuesday, June 13, at the Greene County Extension & Outreach office. Five exhibitors competed in the event, which was judged by Mary Johnson of Ankeny. The contest was coordinated by communications superintendent Yvette Bardole.
Read MoreSupper, band concert to raise funds for Rippey ball field
Summer is coming to Rippey on Saturday evening, June 24. A summer picnic will be served in the Rippey Community Building hosted by the family of the late Velda DeMoss. Her children and grandchildren and even some greats- are providing sandwiches, bars, chips, and beverages for a free will donation.
Read MoreMusic and ice cream at Methodist Church June 25
The First United Methodist Church in Jefferson will host an afternoon of music followed by an ice cream social Sunday, June 25, at the church at 307 S. Wilson. The music begins at 4 pm with a varied program that includes vocalists, guitar and violin music, piano and organ, the Methodist church choir and the Greene County Singers.
Read MoreIncreased traffic enforcement on 4th of July holiday
The Jefferson police department and the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau remind all to “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over”. The Fourth of July is cause for celebration. Unfortunately, celebrating too often includes misuse of alcohol which may lead to drunk driving. Because the high fatality rate over recent Fourth of July holidays there will be additional law enforcement on Iowa’s…
Read MoreGreene Group tells June dates
The GREENE Group will hold a networking event Tuesday, June 20, from 5 to 7 pm on the patio at Casa de Oro in Jefferson. A personal/professional development event is slated for Wednesday, June 28, from 12 to 1 pm on the patio at Hy-Vee Market Grille in Jefferson.
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