The Aug. 3 Community Conversation at Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson will feature updates from the Thomas Jefferson Gardens and the Greene County Chamber of Commerce. Board members from both groups will share activities and goals of their groups. Fellowship with snacks will begin at 5 pm, with the discussion at 5:30 pm. There is no charge. All are welcome.
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Get ready to Ruckus this weekend
Toby Keith headlines Saturday night ~courtesy of The Scranton Journal/Bayard News Gazette It’s time for River Ruckus! The ninth annual Guthrie River Ruckus hits the Guthrie County Fairgrounds in Guthrie Center with a vengeance this weekend. An estimated 17,000 fans are anticipated to purchase tickets and listen to three nights of country music entertainers on July 27 – 29. The…
Read MoreHardaway, Heupel receive state 4-H project awards
Greene County 4-H members Samantha Hardaway and Emily Heupel were among 50 Iowa 4-H members to receive 2017 state 4-H project awards. These 4-H youth are recognized as the top winners in their project areas across the state. Hardaway received a state award in the dog project and Heupel in the citizenship project. The awards are given to youth who…
Read MoreGreene Co senior to attend Girls Nation
Haley Hall, a senior at Greene County High School, will be among the 98 girls at the prestigious American Legion Girls Nation in Washington DC July 22-29. She was selected for that honor at Iowa Girls State on the Drake University campus June 18-23. Two girls were selected from 270 applicants to represent Iowa at Girls Nation. Girls Nation provides…
Read MoreScranton Telephone Company plans open house
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal There have been many changes in the telecommunications industry. Scranton is fortunate to be served by their own independent telephone system. To celebrate the changes, Scranton Telephone Company is hosting an open house on July 26. The company invites customers to join them to gain information about its services and meet the staff.
Read MoreJefferson summer readers tally 68K minutes of reading
This year’s summer reading program “Build a Better World” at the Jefferson public library had a Dr Seuss-based them with a message about teamwork and working together. During the months of June and July, children watched movies; built silly sculptures, murals, Seuss-like birds, and a cardboard box city; and learned about animals from the Blank Park Zoo staff. They completed…
Read MoreBetas to dedicate plaque
All are invited as Beta Tau Delta dedicates the historic plaque honoring the sorority’s 100 years of serving as the champions of Jefferson and Greene County children. The dedication is slated for Tuesday, July 25, at 5 pm at the plaque, located on State St on the north side of the courthouse.
Read MoreFarmland leasing arrangements topic of meeting
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Greene County, is hosting a farmland leasing meeting on Thursday, Aug. 3, at 1 pm at Greene County Extension office, 104 West Washington St in Jefferson. The annual meeting is offered to address questions that land owners, tenants or other interested individuals have about leasing farmland.
Read MoreBabies rule in fair contest
Clover Hall on the Greene County Fairgrounds was full of proud parents and grandparents as babies and toddlers had the stage at the annual baby contest Saturday. The young competitors were in two age categories: up to 1 year as of July 1; and 12 months and 1 day up to 2 years.
Read MoreComedian coming to Greene County
“Vodvill” comedian Richard Renner will do six free performances Monday and Tuesday, July 17-18 in Greene County towns. His appearances are sponsored by the Greene County Librarians Association and the Greene County board of supervisors. “Whether juggling, unicycling, ropewalking, or creating a zany improvisation, Richard performs with unbounded energy and skill,” a press release states. His performances are as follows:
Read More‘Tuesday Talks’ starts next week at Thomas Jefferson Gardens
Older students and adults who are ready for something new this summer are invited to “Tuesday Talks” at the Thomas Jefferson Gardens of Greene County. The eight-week series starts July 18. Sessions will be held from 12 to 1 pm at the TJG Education and Welcome Center. Participants can bring a “brown bag” lunch, pick up a meal to go…
Read MoreVendor fair, inflatables at Community Center July 22
A vendor fair at the Greene County Community Center Saturday, July 22, will benefit A Token of Love, a local non-profit group supporting organ donor awareness and families of organ donors and recipients. The vendor fair will feature B & G Crafts, Nerd Art, Perfectly Posh, Usborn Books and more. Hours are 10 am to 5 pm. Admission to the…
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