Greene County libraries are hosting the Hanson Family for afternoon ”Recycled Fun” programs Monday, June 20, and Monday, June 27.
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County spelling champs told
Kevin Orfield, scholar extraordinaire of the Jefferson-Scranton class of 2006, added another trophy to his large collection of Greene County spelling bee trophies.
Read MoreWinners told in FIFTY Fest golf tourney
The Bell Tower Festival 4-person best ball tournament at the Jefferson Community Golf Course drew many golfers despite hot weather. Golf course manager Micah Destival noted that many of the golfers were not pass holders, providing him and the golf course staff a chance to showcase the course to visitors.
Read MoreHonor Flight slated for Sept. 17
The Brushy Creek Area Honor Flight board is planning its 13th Honor Flight for Saturday, Sept. 17. The Sept. 17 Honor Flight will take any World War Two and Korean War veterans who have submitted applications for the flight. The remaining seats on the aircraft will be filled with Vietnam veterans who have applied on a first come first served…
Read MoreJPD tells sTEP results
Jefferson police officers wrote 16 citations and issued 70 warnings during a special Traffic Enforcement Project (sTEP) wave May 23-June 5. Citations were issued as follows: stop sign/stop light violation, three; driving with license suspended or revoked, three; seat belt violation, two; speed, two; driving without a license, one; driving without a license, one; and other traffic violations, four.
Read MoreGreene Co Middle School honors exemplary students
Students earned special recognition for their achievement at Greene County Middle School during the spring trimester as follows:
Read MoreGreene Co HS tells honor rolls
Honor rolls have been announced for the third trimester at Greene County High School. Students named to the high honor roll with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher are:
Read MoreWomen landowners host community photo project
Project available to other organizations, venues “River Stories: Views from an Iowa Watershed,” a community photo exhibit, took place last Sunday at the Town/Craft Center in Perry. The exhibit was created by a group of six area women landowners this spring. The landowners provided a short presentation to introduce the exhibit.
Read MoreConservation Station coming to farmers market
Along with locally grown food and baked goods, patrons of this week’s Greene County farmers market can learn about the importance of healthy soil and clean water, and even play the “Poo Toss” to win prizes.
Read MoreVets serving spaghetti after the parade
Those who attend the Bell Tower Festival parade next Saturday will find a close, convenient and comfortable place to feed their family after the parade. The veterans groups – VFW, American Legion, and VFW auxiliary – will host a spaghetti lunch at the VFW hall on the east side of the courthouse square immediately following the parade.
Read MoreJeff pool tells special Saturday hours
The Jefferson swimming pool will be closed for the mid-day lap swim this Saturday, June 11, because of the Bell Tower Festival parade. The pool will open at 1 pm for open swim.
Read MoreIce cream social in Rippey Sunday
Homemade ice cream will have center stage at an old-fashioned ice cream social Sunday, June 12, from 4 to 7 pm at the United Methodist Church in Rippey. Along with ice cream that will be made right there at the church Saturday, will be pies, cakes, sandwiches, and beverages. All are welcome.
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