Greene County 4-H members earned several awards for their efforts in several project areas at the 2015 Iowa State Fair. Each year, 4-H members show their growth in goals they set for specific project areas through exhibiting at the Greene County Fair and Iowa State Fair. Exhibitors in non-animal project areas are chosen at the county level to advance to…
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Jefferson Matters hosting fall selfie challenge
Jefferson Matters: Main Street invites area residents and visitors to “Fall into Jefferson and ‘leaf’ happy” with a selfie challenge in celebration of fall. To participate, visit any business in the Jefferson Main Street district that displays a large fall leaf starting Sept. 20. Take a “selfie” in the store.
Read MoreDeal’s Orchard expanding Apple Barn to host more visitors
Deal’s Orchard is continuing to grow its presence as a local destination with the addition of a large porch overlooking Apple Acres family fun zone and a spectator kitchen in the Apple Barn. The 1,200-square-foot porch on the west side of the Apple Barn has seating for 50 to 60 people and handicap-accessible restrooms. The porch can be reserved for special events, with catered…
Read MoreSpaghetti supper to benefit Churdan library
The staff and board of the Churdan public library will host a spaghetti supper Thursday, Sept. 24, at the Paton-Churdan school cafeteria. Serving will be from 5 to 7 pm, prior to a volleyball game against Eagle Grove. The menu features spaghetti, garlic toast, salad and bars. A free will donation will benefit the library building expansion fund. All are…
Read MoreFFA off to a good start for 2015-16
The Greene County FFA program is under the direction of new ag teacher Mrs Katie Akers. Mrs Akers is a native of Panora and a recent graduate of Iowa State University. Recently a dozen students in the natural resources class helped fillet tilapia fish raised by the aquaculture students last school year. The fish fillets will be served in the…
Read MorePunt, Pass and Kick next Monday for ages 6-15
The Jefferson park and recreation department will host a local NFL Punt, Pass and Kick competition next Monday, Sept. 21, at Kelso park. Check in will begin at 6:30 pm with the competition starting at 6:45. Rain date is Sept. 28.
Read MoreJPD tells results of special enforcement
Jefferson police officers conducted a special Traffic Enforcement Project (sTEP) from Aug. 25 through Sept. 7. JPD captain Mark Clouse reports that officers investigated four accidents that time, arrested three drivers for operating while intoxicated, made one narcotics arrest, served two arrest warrants and did one canine search.
Read MoreDisaster proclamation for Guthrie County
Residents of Bagley led the state in having the most rain to deal with over the Labor Day weekend with 6.35 inches in the Sunday night storm. Gov. Terry E. Branstad on Sept. 15 issued a proclamation of disaster emergency to assist those residents and their neighbors in recovering from recent severe weather.
Read MoreBenefit slated for Meinecke grandson Mark Johnston
A special benefit is planned for Sunday, Sept 20, from 11 am to 2 pm at the Panorama High School for Mark Johnston, Panorama middle school/high school principal who was diagnosed with esophageal cancer last December. Johnston is the son of Denny and Nancy (Meiecke) and the grandson of the late George and Roberta Meinecke.
Read MoreDave, Cherie Roquet named to Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame
A record breaking 125 Iowa 4-H volunteers from 91 counties were inducted into the 2015 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame on Sunday, Aug. 23, at the 4-H Exhibits Building at the Iowa State Fair. Inductees or their representatives were presented a certificate by the Iowa 4-H Foundation as they were introduced on stage. A reception, sponsored by donors to the…
Read MoreFirst United Methodist kicks off year with Back to Church Sunday
The First United Methodist Church in Jefferson is again marking the Sunday after Labor Day, Sept. 13, as “Back to Church Sunday.” Members invite all who do not have a church home to check out the Methodist Church. The morning will begin with breakfast for the family at 8:30, with Sunday school for all ages at 9, coffee and conversation…
Read MoreYard of the Month honors to Wrights
The Jefferson Garden Club’s Yard of the Month honors for September go to Lyle and Mary Ann Wright who live at 503 N. Maple St. Their son Michael, a professional landscaper, assisted with the planting of a variety of flowers in the front. Passers-by will see hydrangeas, coneflowers, black-eyed Susan, roses and purple salvia. A drooping weeping willow spruce grows…
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