Each year Southwest district and Iowa FFA officers plan and facilitate Chapter Officer Leadership Training (COLT) conferences for FFA members in the Southwest district. Atlantic High School welcomed FFA chapters from all over the Southwest district on June 4. The Greene County FFA chapter had four members participate in this event: chapter president Kayla Frederick, vice president Elise Badger, sentinel…
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Pancake breakfast in GJ July 6
Grand Junction Fire & Rescue will serve their annual pancake breakfast Saturday, July 6, from 7 to 10 am at the Grand Junction Community Center. The menu includes all-you-can-eat pancakes, whole hog sausage, scrambled eggs, orange juice, milk and coffee. Cost is $5 for adults, $3 for children ages 5-12, and children younger than 5 eat free.
Read MoreTunes & Treats July 4 in Churdan
The Churdan public library will host the Town and Country Band for the annual Tunes & Treats Fourth of July celebration in the city park. The library staff and trustees will serve treats – ice cream sundaes, brownies a la mode or root beer floats – starting at 6:30 pm. Free will donations will be accepted. The Town & Country…
Read MoreRegister by July 3 to be part of Jeff city-wide garage sale
A Jefferson city-wide garage sale is slated for Friday, July 12 and Saturday, July 13. Recommended sale times are Friday from 4 to 7 pm and Saturday from 8 am to noon. Households that want to be listed on the garage sale map should contact Jefferson Matters: Main Street by July 3.
Read MoreGenealogical Society meets July 6
The Greene County Iowa Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, July 6, at 10 am in the basement of the Jefferson public library. The program will be about citizenship and what is required to become a citizen. The basement is handicapped accessible and air conditioned! Members and non-members are welcome. The reference room is staffed every Wednesday afternoon 1-3 and Saturday…
Read MoreGolf tourney raises funds for medical center foundation, Bell Tower Festival
Golfers gathered at the Jefferson Community Golf Course during the Bell Tower Festival for the annual Greene County Medical Center Foundation Golf Tournament Friday, June 7. It was the third consecutive year the tournament has been part of the festival. “What a fun way for our players to immerse themselves in the wide variety of activities that take place over…
Read MoreChurdan Day a success
Churdan was buzzing with a celebration of the town last Saturday, June 15. It was a full day with walkers and runners starting the morning with a 5k. A parade, 3v3 basketball tournament, car show, vendor show, sand volleyball tournament, kids games including big wheel races and inflatables, music from the Town & Country Band and more filled the day.…
Read MoreLive music at Elliot Art Studio June 27
Moors and McCumber will perform live Thursday, June 27, at 7 pm at Elliot Art Studio in Jefferson. A vocal harmony duo 15 years in the making, Moors and McCumber have done more than just endear themselves to fans. They’ve built a genuine community. Bridging the gap between classic folk rock and present-day Americana, they write heartfelt songs directly inspired…
Read MoreWright joining 21st Century Rehab in Jefferson
A year and a half ago, Kyle Wright completed a clinical rotation at 21st Century Rehab in Greene County Medical Center. Now, he is coming back, putting his Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree to work. Originally from Manchester in northeast Iowa, Wright is excited about a move to Jefferson, which brings him closer to family. “My dad is from…
Read MoreNEW Cooperative underwrites 4-H dues
The NEW Cooperative Foundation continues its commitment to supporting local 4-H youth. Recently, the Foundation donated $94,520 to 35 county extension and outreach offices, which will support 4,929 individual 4-H members. The contribution from the Foundation pays for half of each 4-H member’s dues in NEW Cooperative’s trade territory counties, which includes the following: Calhoun, Carroll, Cherokee, Crawford, Greene, Franklin,…
Read MoreIowans encouraged to visit farmers markets
Vouchers available for low-income seniors and WIC recipients As summer kicks off, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is encouraging Iowa families to visit and support the more than 200 farmers markets located across the state. Farmers markets and farm stands provide consumers with easy access to local fruits, vegetables, herbs and honey, cut flowers, eggs, meat, cheese, craft beer,…
Read MoreAnn Hicks recalls her 35-year career as school nurse
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal For 35 years, students and staff in the Scranton building, then later the Greene County High School in Jefferson, knew the familiar face in the nurse’s office, but when they return next fall, Ann Hicks will be enjoying her retirement. Hicks graduated from DMACC in 1978 with her associate degree in nursing. She…
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