To mark the end of the Civil War sesquicentennial this year, the uniformed auxiliary, Company B, 10th Iowa Volunteer Infantry, Sons Veteran Reserve, is carrying out five re-dedication ceremonies of Civil War monuments in western Iowa. A re-dedication ceremony will be held at the Jefferson Municipal Cemetery Saturday, Oct. 3, at 10 am. The public is cordially invited. The ceremony…
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Medical center auxiliary’s Table Talk luncheon slated
People who always wanted to decorate with flair and those who want to try something daring and different in table design will have those opportunities at the 13th annual Table Talk salad luncheon, sponsored by the Greene County Medical Center auxiliary.
Read MoreVolleyball team plans ‘Blocking Out Cancer’ fundraiser
The 2015 Ram volleyball team is “Blocking Out Cancer” at its home match Oct. 8 against North Polk. Order forms for the special “Blocking Out Cancer” T-shirts, made by ShineOn Designs, are available at Peoples Trust & Savings Bank, Home State Bank and the Greene County Community Center.
Read MorePlaque tour brings notable persons to life
About 50 persons learned more about the people who shaped Greene County in its early years, and the people residents like to boast about, at a historic plaque tour last Sunday hosted by the Greene County Historical Society and Jefferson Matters: Main Street. Volunteers in costumes, some of them borrowed from the Historical Society, were near the informative plaques around the…
Read MoreGreene County HS slates comedy
The cast of Greene County High School’s fall play, the comedy “Annie Play Will Do” by Scott Haan, has been announced by director Darren Jackson. Members of the cast and their roles are Arthur Bardole as Paul, Danielle Johnson as Laura, Kara Betts as Rhonda, Hannah Gliem as Ms. Morris, Emma Hansen as Gale, Lauren Swain as Teresa, Jack Schilling…
Read MoreAnnual Youth Shoot held last Saturday
More than 50 youngsters attended the annual Greene County Outdoor Day last Saturday at Slininger Woods west of Jefferson. The free event included six stations where youngsters learned about shotguns, rifles, black powder, archery, trapping and tomahawks. All participants had the opportunity to visit each station during the day.
Read MorePrairie Blue is looking for playwrights, authors, poets
Prairie Blue Creative Arts is soliciting original scripts for a holiday show. Director Nicole Friess-Schilling plans to do three one-act plays. She is looking for original scripts that have a holiday theme, require six or fewer actors, and can be performed by youngsters ages 8 and older through adults. Comedies and drama are welcome, as are holiday-themed short stories, poems…
Read MoreWhiterock Conservancy plans trail work bee and Slow Sunday Drive
Whiterock Conservancy will host a work bee for volunteers who want to help maintain and improve its trails Saturday, Sept. 26. With more than five inches of rainfall last week, the trails took a little bit of a beating, a spokesperson said. Volunteers will help repair and improve the most challenging slopes of the Big Dipper, Long Creek Trail and…
Read MoreNew shop in Churdan offering unique items at bargain prices
Kathy Loew, director of the new non-profit Closet to Closet clothing store in Churdan, has lofty goals. She wants to fulfill her mission of helping struggling families find affordable clothing, and she wants to make Churdan a travel destination. Her secret tool in meeting those goals: Resale.
Read MoreExtension tells results of 4-H State Fair judging
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…
Read MoreJefferson 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…
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