All childcare providers and anyone interested in doing childcare in their home is invited to a celebration Tuesday, May 17, at 6:30 pm and the ISU Extension & Outreach office at 104 W. Washington St in Jefferson.
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Scranton Fishing Day set for June 4
We hope we have you hook, line and sinker for the fifth annual Scranton Kids Fishing Days——- It’s four weeks until the fun begins at the Scranton Pond park. Mark the date of Saturday, June 4, 11 am – 2 pm. This is also free fishing weekend for all the parents as well. Children ages 4-17 years old are welcome.
Read MoreIowa celebrates tourism industry during Travel & Tourism Week
Tourism creates jobs, grows the economy and minimizes Iowans’ tax burden May 1-7 marks the 33rd annual National Travel and Tourism Week, which celebrates what travel means to American jobs, economic growth and personal well-being. “It’s important for Iowans to understand that tourism is vital in our state,” said Shawna Lode, manager of the Iowa Economic Development’s Iowa tourism office.
Read MoreBranstad, Reynolds review clemency applications to streamline process
Administration releases one-page streamlined application for restoration of voting rights DES MOINES – The Branstad administration on April 27 announced they are conducting a review of all four of the executive clemency applications to streamline the process and find government efficiencies. The administration completed review of the voting rights application that day and will release the new applications for firearms restoration,…
Read MoreStudent comedy, concerts slated
Drama and music are on the calender for Greene County students. Greene County Middle School students will present the comedy “Promedy” by Wade Bradford Friday, April 29, at 7 pm in the high school auditorium.
Read MoreVeterans groups serving Saturday night supper
Supper will be served by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary, and the American Legion Saturday, April 30, at the VFW Hall in Jefferson. The three veterans groups will serve old-fashioned cream chicken over biscuits, mashed potatoes, salads, cakes, and homemade pies from 5 to 7 pm. Free will donations will be accepted. “Invite your friends…
Read MoreShot clinic for dogs, cats at Spring Into Greene
Spring Into Greene will offer something for everyone, including pets. A.P.E. Charity of Paton will hold a vaccination clinic on the courthouse lawn this Saturday, April 30, from 9 am to 3 pm.
Read MoreRural photographer to speak at Churdan library
The Churdan public library invites area residents to visit rural Iowa through the photos of Kendall Starek Tuesday, May 3, at 1:30 pm. Starek’s photos include round barns, corn cribs, barn quilts and a variety of agriculture architecture. All are invited.
Read MoreWeaver fundraiser slated for May 14
The Greene County Democrats are hosting a fundraiser for Kim Weaver on Saturday, May 14, at 1:30 pm at the Uptown Café in Jefferson. Pie and beverages will be served. Weaver is running for Congress in the 4th District, the seat now held by Republican Steve King.
Read MoreGreene County Chorus invites all singers
The Greene County Singers, an off-shoot of the community chorus that sang at the Habitat for Humanity Nativity Festival, made their public debut at the Relay for Life last Saturday.
Read More‘Kid friendly’ food drive for National Service/Senior Corps Week
Greene County employees and the Greene County RSVP volunteer program* are partnering for a “kid friendly” food drive next week for Recognition of National Service and Senior Corps Week.
Read MoreISU students have big dreams for Jefferson
Iowa State University students presented their design ideas for Jefferson Monday afternoon in the Business Centre at Sierra Community Theatre. About 30 members of the community talked with the students about their projects. The seniors and graduate students in the Retail Scapes studio class in the College of Design and visited Jefferson several times this semester with to identify and…
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