Johnston, Iowa – Wind turbine climbing in Greene County will be featured on Iowa Public Television’s Iowa Outdoors series on Wednesday, May 24, at 6:30 pm and Saturday, May 27, at 9 am. This episode features wind turbines, marsh paddling and an Iowa trail app.
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Open house at student-built house
The public is invited to tour the house built this year by the high school construction class Tuesday, May 23, from 4 to 7 pm. The house is located at 206 E. Wilcoxway in Jefferson. The Jefferson Kiwanis Club will be grilling. Food and beverages will be available. A free will donation is suggested.
Read MoreSTEAM Clubs are back at Extension in June
Parents who are looking for something to keep their kids busy this summer may find the answer with STEAM Clubs. Registration is open for students in grades 5-8 (in August) for Full STEAM Ahead through ISU Extension & Outreach Greene County. There are four STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) Clubs to choose from and the program is offered…
Read MoreGreene Co schools to serve summer lunch
No charge for meals Greene County school superintendent Tim Christensen has provided the following notice in compliance with the district’s participation in the USDA’s free summer lunch program. “The Greene County Community School District is participating in the Summer Food Service Program.
Read MoreRun from here to Des Moines? Why not?
The 2017 Market to Market Relay has come and gone, with 2,500 runners in high spirits on the courthouse square Saturday morning, and all hints that anything special happened gone before lunch. The 75-mile race starts in front of the courthouse and ends in Des Moines via the Raccoon River Valley Trail. Fastest time for the relay was 7:02:29.6, set…
Read MorePaton native Loren Shriver shares experiences as astronaut with students
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal Making his first visit to speak to the high school students in Greene County, former astronaut Loren Shriver shared his experiences in space and urged the students to reach for the stars in whatever field they choose to study and work. Charlie Hane of Jefferson, computer lab supervisor at the school, asked his uncle to…
Read MoreMarket to Market returns for fifth Iowa relay
The fifth annual Market to Market Relay will put a block party on Jefferson’s courthouse square Saturday morning, but only early-rising residents will see any of the fun. By 10 am, there will be nothing left. More than 2,500 runners will compete on 350 teams in the 75-mile-long relay race on the Raccoon River Valley Trail’s original “south loop” and then on other…
Read More200 Greene County children to receive free one-day pool passes
Beta Tau Delta will give free one-day pool passes for opening day at the Jefferson swimming pool and the Grand Junction pool. The first 100 children to register in each town will receive the free passes. Children should sign-up at the Greene County Community Center for passes to the Jefferson pool, or at city hall in Grand Junction for passes…
Read MoreElderbridge to host Jefferson info meeting May 18
Elderbridge Agency on Aging is conducting a series of meetings around the area to offer assistance to the elderly and their caregivers. The agency invites people to join them on Thursday, May 18, at the Wild Rose Casino in Jefferson for a 6 pm buffet dinner.
Read MoreProfessional rope jumper performing in Greene County
David Fisher, known as the world’s greatest rope jumper, will perform in Greene county six times next week. Fisher has been given the title of World’s Greatest Rope Jumper by Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! as well as being a Guinness world record holder. During his performances he encourages people of all ages to get in shape while having fun.…
Read MoreThe fun of science is ‘absolute’
Students at Greene County and Paton-Churdan were entertained Monday by a stereotypical zany scientist as portrayed by Steve Couch. Couch performed Rick Eugene Brammer’s “Absolute Science” at Greene County intermediate and elementary schools on Monday, and Brammer was at Paton-Churdan on Tuesday.
Read MoreSelfie Summer Safari in Jefferson
The Jefferson Matters: Main Street promotions committee invites visitors and area residents to get ready for fun in Jefferson’s downtown this summer visiting all of the many attractions and icons that make Jefferson unique.
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