Each year Elks lodges across the United States collect deer hides for use in Veterans Homes for physical rehabilitation programs for the residents. The hides are collected by local lodges, salted, packaged and then delivered to tanneries for processing. The hides are distributed to veterans homes across the United States for crafts projects made by the residents.
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It’s ‘Downton Abbey’ tea time at the museum
Saturday, Dec. 5, event will show that history can be fancy (and fun) As the British television series “Downton Abbey” has become increasingly popular on public television the past five years, it has sparked new interest among its fans in some very old British customs – like “tea time.”
Read MoreBeta Tau Delta launches ‘Bahama Beach Christmas’ Charity Ball
If you’ve been dreaming of a getaway to sunny days, oceans, palm trees and sand, this is your chance to VIRTUALLY escape and help children of Greene County at the same time. This year’s annual fundraiser for Beta Tau Delta is now underway. Themed “A Bahama Beach Christmas” Charity Ball, you can help plan a virtual Charity Ball complete with…
Read MoreFriends of Rippey hosting Calendar Day breakfast
The Friends of Rippey will again serve a “Calendar Day” community breakfast on Saturday, Dec. 5, with serving from 8 am to noon. All are invited to attend. A free will offering donation will be accepted.
Read MoreCookie Parade steps off Saturday, Dec. 5
Marilyn Ganoe is doing your holiday baking for you. She’s preparing for the upcoming Cookie Parade, to be held Saturday, Dec. 5, from 10 am to noon at St Joseph Parish Center, 501 N. Locust St, in Jefferson. The Cookie Parade will feature hundreds of dozens of holiday cookies, along with homemade candies. Indian tacos and coffee and sweet rolls…
Read MoreHistorical Society’s annual meeting, Christmas event is Dec. 4
The Greene County Historical Society will have its official annual meeting, with election of a new president and board members, and presentation of the 2016 budget Friday, Dec. 4, at the Greenewood Center in Jefferson. The gathering includes a Christmas lunch and entertainment.
Read MoreRemember a loved one with the ‘Tree of Life’
The Greene County Medical Center Foundation is once again celebrating the lives of those we have loved and lost by offering the “Tree of Life.” With a $25 gift, the loved one’s name will be attached to a special ornament and placed on the tree. All donations will go to the Greene County Medical Center Foundation. The “Tree of Life”…
Read MoreKGRA’s food drive at Jefferson Telecom Friday
Jefferson Telecom will host KRGA 98.9 FM in the showroom for live radio remote this Friday from 9 to 11 am. Along with the live broadcast KRGA will hold a food drive to benefit the Greene County Action Resource Center. All food donated in Greene County will remain in the county to feed the hungry.
Read MoreMidland Power distributing $900,000 to members
Midland Power Cooperative’s board of directors approved the retirement of $900,000 in patronage dividends (also known as capital credits) during their September board meeting.
Read MoreHupp joins Jefferson Telecom staff
Jefferson Telecom has announced the addition of a new staff member, John Hupp. Hupp is working in the Jefferson Telecom showroom in customer service and also as a cellular specialist. His primary duties include helping customers establish or renew cellular service and assisting with questions with their devices. Hupp will also assist with all of the product lines including landline…
Read MorePreview of Iowa’s shotgun deer season
Harvest expected of about 100,000 Iowa’s shotgun deer season is still a few weeks away, leaving time for hunters to contact landowners, sight in shotguns and tend to all the details before getting out and enjoying Iowa’s outdoors with friends and family.
Read MoreDAISY Award nominees named
Greene County Medical Center will honor its fourth DAISY Award winner at a ceremony Thursday, Nov. 19, at 10 am in the long term care activity room. Nominees include Sarah Borgeson, Karen Carman, Jeanne Hoening, Desiree Monaghan, Katie Palmer, Abby Skoglund and Kelsey Stumbo.
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