Dennis and Marcia Morlan on July 1 marked the 30th anniversary of taking the helm at Greene County Emergency Medical Services by picking up a new ambulance in Rock Rapids. Just as his contract started on the first day of a new fiscal year 30 years ago, the funding became available July 1 for the new ambulance. Morlan went with…
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Fair open class entries welcome
The Greene County Fair board wants and needs county residents to make this year’s fair the best yet. “Come share your garden produce agricultural displays, art work, photography, quilting, sewing, hand work, baking, canning, genealogy, floral, collections. If you have something to share, we will find a class for it,” a fair spokesperson said. The open classes are for exhibitors…
Read More‘Sundaes on Sunday’ honor Roger Nailor
The family and friends of the late Roger Nailor are hosting the third annual memorial celebration on Sunday afternoon by serving ice cream sundaes from 1 to 3 pm in the Roger Nailor Memorial Shelter House on the fairgrounds. Free will donations will be put directly into community projects including Greene County 4-H and a scholarship for a graduating Greene County…
Read MoreScience Center of Iowa bringing ‘Fantastic Forces’ to a library near you
The Science Center of Iowa (SCI) is bringing its summer library program, “Fantastic Forces,” to Greene County. The “Fantastic Forces” program is part of SCI’s outreach program, which brings fun, engaging experiments to schools and libraries across Iowa.This program is funded by the Greene County board of supervisors. Dates for the programs are as follows:
Read MoreJefferson Matters plans Cash Mob for July 21
Hot, Hot, Hot! is the theme of the next Cash Mob sponsored by Jefferson Matters: Main Street. Jefferson residents are invited to meet at the Main Street Office Thursday, July 21, at 4:30 pm to walk together to Addie’s in the downtown. The mob will pledge to spend $20 each at this popular women’s shop. The group will then meet…
Read MoreMG webinar slated for July 21
Second in summer series The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Master Gardener program will host a summer webinar series in 2016. Master Gardeners will gain educational hours while learning about tree problems in the second session of the 3-part series. The two-hour webinar is scheduled at the ISU Extension and Outreach Greene County office for Thursday, July 21.
Read MoreSchool supply drive in progress
Jefferson Telecom has partnered with New Opportunities this year to supply school age children with the basic materials to succeed in school. Suggested donations are new backpacks, #2 pencils, ink pens (red, blue, and black), glue sticks, wide-ruled spiral notebooks, loose-leaf wide-ruled paper, 16 count crayons, and washable markers.
Read MoreYoung eagle a friend of Randy Lewis
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal Randy Lewis of Scranton had a young friend join him for some fishing over the Fourth of July weekend. His sister, Leesa Squibb of Scranton, captured these photos and shared them with The Scranton Journal. This young eagle apparently wanted to see if Randy had any fish he would share. To protect the young bird…
Read MoreJPD tells sTEP results
The Jefferson police department conducted a special Traffic Enforcement Project (sTEP) July 1-5. Officers investigated two accidents and made one narcotics arrest during that period. They also arrested one driver for operating while intoxicated.
Read MoreAmerican Pickers coming to Iowa
Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz, the “pickers” on the History Channel’s series “American Pickers”, will visit Iowa with their production team later this summer on a hunt for America’s most valuable antiques. They’re looking for sizeable, unique collections with interesting back stories. According to a company press release, Wolfe and Fritz are on a mission to recycle and rescue forgotten relics,…
Read MoreLocal director named to Habitat for Humanity state board
Habitat for Humanity of Iowa has announced the selection of Erich Kretzinger, executive director at Heart of Iowa Habitat for Humanity, to serve on the state association board of directors. In his seventh year leading the local Habitat for Humanity affiliate serving Boone, Greene and Guthrie Counties, Kretzinger has guided new construction or renovation of ten homes with local low-income…
Read MoreRippey community picnic slated
The Rippey Lions Club will host a free community picnic Saturday, July 9, from 12 to 1 pm at Osborn Park in Rippey. All Rippey area residents are invited.
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