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Honors the late Kathy Hankel, painter of the first public piano The newly-painted public piano was unveiled on Friday, June 2, at the annual Party in the Alley.  More than 100 people attended this special event hosted by the Tower View Team (TVT) of Jefferson Matters: Main Street. Kay Magill of Jefferson, a member of the TVT, volunteered to paint…

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Greene County Extension is continuing its series of Coffee & Conversation events, bringing farmers and other agriculture professionals together for an informal discussion on current topics, with “Potential Uses of Drones in Agriculture” on Friday, June 16. All are invited at 9:30 am for coffee, donuts and discussion with Dr. Kapil Arora, ISU Extension & Outreach agricultural engineer, on the…

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A driver is pulled over for swerving and fails a road-side sobriety test. His blood alcohol level is .187- well over the legal driving limit. Where did he have his last drink? Was he last served at a local drinking establishment? If so, he was overserved because the server missed signs of intoxication.

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Fifty-five members of the Greene County High School class of 2017 received honor cords, scholarships and other recognitions at the annual Awards Night Tuesday, May 23.

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Children ages 4 through fifth grade are invited to register now for the free 2017 summer reading program, “Build a Better World,” at the Jefferson public library. During the months of June and July, children will build a mural, cardboard box city, Truffula Trees, incredible rocks, and paper sculptures. It’s all about teamwork, with each person adding his or her…

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The Memorial Day program at the Jefferson Municipal Cemetery was a multi-generational event, as it has been in recent years. The high school band, younger students, the Jefferson fire department, and the local posts of the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, were all represented at the program. Winners in essay contests held during the past year read…

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The Goodwill trailer will be parked in Jefferson at the United Methodist Church from Thursday, June 8, until Thursday, June 15. Goodwill uses the donations to create jobs across the state. Items accepted for resale include good, clean clothing, shoes, housewares and small furniture; books, CDs and videos; collectibles, toys, electronics in working condition and computer accessories.

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The Greene County Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, June 3, at 10 am in the basement meeting room of the Jefferson public library. Shirley Ross will tell of her “family lynching,” which some have said is “quite a story.” Guests are always welcome. The meeting room is handicap accessible.

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Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson is hosting vacation Bible school for youngsters 3 years of age to fifth graders June 11-15. The theme is VBS 2017 is a victory celebration.

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Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District has announced that funding will be available for local farmers and landowners to assist in the installation of conservation practices through the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) cost-share program.

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Americans will pause to remember the brave men and women who have given their lives in defense of our nation, from the Revolutionary War to the worldwide war on terrorism on Memorial Day, May 29. Observances are scheduled around the county as follows:

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Jump into summer! The Jefferson municipal swimming pool opens for the season this Saturday, May 27. Free day passes are available for Saturday to celebrate Beta Tau Delta’s 100th anniversary. Call the Greene County Community Center at 515-386-3412 for more information. Regular hours at the pool will be unchanged from recent years, with an adult lap swim from 11:30 am…

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