The Town and Country Band promises famous and familiar toe-tapping, hand-clapping dance music, as well as pie, at “Dessert and Dance Tunes” Sunday, Nov. 1, at 2 pm at St Joseph Parish Center in Jefferson.
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Flag pole dedication slated
The new flag pole at the Greene County Community Center will be dedicated to the memory of longtime community volunteer Harry Hoffman in a brief ceremony Friday, Oct. 30, at 5:15. Boy Scouts of Troop 534 will raise the flag and Vi Hoffman will comment. Refreshments will be served inside after the ceremony. All are welcome.
Read MoreGJ mayor candidate Kersey shares thoughts
In the Grand Junction city election Nov. 3, incumbent mayor Gerald Herrick is being challenged by Dave Kersey. Both candidates were given an opportunity to respond to questions about their candidacy and their plans for Grand Junction. Only Kersey responded. His answers are provided here:
Read MoreHistorical Society featuring ‘Scranton memories’
Dawn Rudolph will share her hometown’s stories in a program set Friday, Nov. 6 The Greene County Historical Society will bring its regular monthly meeting to Scranton on Friday, Nov. 6, with one of the town’s best-known citizens of today, Dawn Rudolph, doing a program she is calling “Scranton Memories.” The 1 pm program at the United Methodist Church will…
Read MoreJunior class hopes to hold prom at Wild Rose Casino
The Greene County junior class is already planning the 2016 prom with a “Wizard of Oz” theme, but it’s not known where the Emerald City will be. The students hope it will be in the Greene Room Events Center at Wild Rose Casino.
Read MoreAg marketing series starts Nov. 19
The initial fall session of the popular Ogden Ag Marketing series will be Thursday, Nov. 19. Join Boone and Greene County Extension & Outreach for “Managing Risks of Unpriced Grain: Strategies & Tools – Iowa Commodity Challenge”.
Read MoreCourse for women managing crops slated
Women who want to know more about how key crop production decisions for corn and soybeans are made are invited to Women Managing Crops, a three-session course designed for women of all ages and experience levels. The sessions take a seasonal approach and cover decision-making for pre-planting Nov. 5, the growing phase Nov. 12, and harvest Nov. 19.
Read MoreJefferson Friends of the Library name Friends of the Year
The Friends of the Jefferson Public Library honored four individuals as the library’s “Friends of the Year” for 2015: Vern Foje, Cassie Dozier, Joyce Allender and Conner Allender each received a certificate and thank you gift at a reception held in their honor on Monday, Oct. 12.
Read MoreLegends of journalists shared at Historical Society program
A trio of journalists told stories of Greene County journalists they consider to be “legendary” for about 30 persons at a Greene County Historical Society program Sunday afternoon at the museum in Jefferson. Chuck Offenburger and Denise O’Brien Van, both former Des Moines Register journalists, and Alan Robinson, who worked for New York City magazines before returning to his home…
Read MoreAttention grown-ups: It’s time to color
The Churdan public library will host an “after hours” adult coloring party Monday, Oct. 26, at 6:30 pm at the library. Coloring pages and a limited number of colored pencils available, but participants are welcome to bring their own favorite “colors.” “Relax, de-stress and enjoy the latest craze with us,” a library spokesperson said.
Read MoreNew rules for Scranton’s fall clean-up this Saturday
The city of Scranton has scheduled the fall clean-up for Saturday, Oct. 24, from 6 to 8 a.m. This is only for residents who live in the town of Scranton. Acceptable items must be delivered during this time to the dumpster location at city hall for disposal. Pick-up assistance may be available by contacting city hall at 712-652-3888.
Read MoreAuditions slated for Players’ production of “Annie”
The Community Players of Greene County has announced audition dates for the winter production of the musical “Annie.” Auditions for the children’s roles will be Sunday, Nov. 15, at First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson. Chorus auditions are slated for Monday, Nov. 15, at Greene County High School. Adults interested in specific roles will audition Tuesday, Nov. 17, at First Presbyterian…
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