The Greene County 4-H program honored members, adults and businesses for their accomplishments during the 2014-15 year. Awards were presented Sunday afternoon in ceremonies held at the Greene County High School auditorium in Jefferson. A highlight of the day was the presentation of special awards to one outstanding 4-H member at each level – junior, grades 4-6; intermediate, grades 7-8;…
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The ‘greatest generation’ at home topic of Sunday program
More than 130 persons, one of the largest audiences in recent years, heard how Greene County residents coped with World War Two at a Sunday afternoon hosted by the Greene County Historical Society. Presenters were Mikki Schwarzkopf and Denise O’Brien Van. The two spent many months pouring over every issue of The Bee and the Jefferson Herald from the war…
Read MoreHarbaugh heads KIDS with a Connection
After a summer spent learning the ropes for Greene County Extension’s KIDS with a Connection program, Janice Harbaugh is busy matching mentors and mentees, and launching monthly activities. With the retirement of Mary Tighe in July, Harbaugh assumed leadership of the mentoring program.
Read MoreFree health insurance enrollment assistance available
A health insurance navigator will be at the Jefferson public library Tuesday, Nov. 17, from noon to 5 pm to help Iowans enroll in health coverage on the marketplace at healthcare.gov or through Iowa Medicaid. Licensed navigators can help you apply for coverage, review detailed information about health insurance plans, and determine your eligibility for cost savings.
Read MorePrairie Blue planning Holiday Shop of local art
Prairie Blue invites all local artists/artisans to participate in a Holiday Shop. All items must be original and created by the artist; prints are accepted. All hand-crafted items will be considered, including needlework or knitting. “We are encouraging folks to shop locally for the holidays. Prairie Blue is committed to supporting the creative arts in our community and we are…
Read MoreAuction of gift baskets to benefit Adopt-A-Family
Does Drove 196 is once again auctioning a wide variety of gift baskets, with all proceeds to benefit Adopt-A-Family. The 50 baskets feature gift items, toys and books, pet care items, décor and more. They’re displayed in the south lobby of the courthouse. Silent bids will be accepted through Tuesday, Nov. 24, with bidding closing at 6 pm.
Read MorePrivate pesticide applicator training planned
Greene County Extension will hold its private pesticide applicator recertification training Tuesday, Dec. 8, from 1:30 to 3:30 pm at Clover Hall on the Greene County Fairgrounds in Jefferson. The training is for any private agricultural crop producers in the state of Iowa who apply restricted-use pesticide on property they own or rent. Those applicators in Greene County who are…
Read MoreQuintet of musicians selected for All-State Music Festival
Greene County High School will be represented in all three large groups at the All-State Music Festival on the Iowa State University Campus Nov. 19-21. They were selected at auditions in Atlantic Oct. 24.
Read MoreAll invited to nominate nurses for the DAISY Award
Aside from parents welcoming a new addition to their family, hospitals are just about no one’s favorite place to be. They can be frightening, frustrating places, but nurses know that. Great nurses are the ones who walk the extra steps or offer the special touches to reduce stress for patients and their families. Those are the nurses Greene County Medical…
Read MoreVeterans to host potato bar supper, plan to raffle hams and turkeys
Local veterans are hosting a potato bar Monday, Nov. 9, from 5 to 7 pm at the VFW hall on the east side of the courthouse square in Jefferson. American Legion meeting to follow at 7pm. The potato bar includes a baked potato with all the fixings, dessert, and drinks. Free will donations will be accepted. (American Legion Floyd Brown…
Read MoreVeterans invited for program, lunch at intermediate school
Students and staff at Greene County Intermediate School in Grand Junction are hosting a Veteran’s Day program Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 1 to 1:30 pm. Veterans are encouraged to attend, and are invited to eat lunch at the school at 12 pm before the program. Veterans who plan to eat lunch at the school are asked to RSVP to Jody Hoskins at the…
Read MorePheasants Forever slate banquet
The Pheasants Forever Greene County chapter will hold its annual dinner and auction Friday, Nov. 6, at the Elks lodge in Jefferson. The evening begins with a social hour at 5:30, followed by a catered meal at 7 and a live auction at 8. All proceeds from the event are used by the local chapter for projects of members’ selection.…
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