Christmas will return to St Patrick Catholic Oratory in Cedar Township with “Christmas in Candlelight” Sunday, Dec. 6. All Strings Attached of Carroll will perform concerts at 4 and 7 pm at the church, 449 E Ave, west of Churdan.
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Local Pheasants Forever chapter holds banquet
It was another successful year for the Greene County chapter of Pheasants Forever. The group hosted its annual banquet Friday evening, Nov. 6, at the Jefferson Elks lodge with a catered meal. Committee members in charge of organizing and running the event were Kevin Devilbiss, Jeff Gorsuch, Mike Minnihan, Fred Long, Susan and Steve Cort, Dean Dozier, Aaron Sloan and…
Read MoreDomestic violence shelter benefits from Thirty-One Gifts donation
Sara Ostrander of Grand Junction is helping local victims of domestic violence feel supported and cared for with a donation of 100 personal hygiene kits to the Domestic/Sexual Assault Outreach Center (DSAOC) in Fort Dodge. Ostrander is a senior consultant with Thirty-One Gifts, one of the world’s largest direct sales organizations, which has a philanthropic outreach called Thirty-One Gives. She…
Read MoreTrinity Lutheran helping former member with medical expenses
Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson is doing a benefit collection for Brently Oliver Walker this month. Brently, the infant son of former TLC member Michael Walker and his wife Cassie of Vesta, MN, died of a congenital heart defect last April. “Bo” was hospitalized for seven days. The collection will help the Walker family pay uncovered medical expenses.
Read MoreArchery participation benefiting from ‘Hunger Games’
Archery is experiencing a wave of popularity thanks, in part, to the successful Hunger Games series, and locally to Iowa’s expanding archery in the schools program. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources in partnership with the Iowa Bowhunters Association will give away a brand new Gen-X bow valued at $300.
Read MoreGreene County 4-H honors members, adults
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;…
Read MoreThe ‘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…
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