The raffle for a pair of tickets to the Oak Ridge Boys Nov. 7 performance at Wild Rose Jefferson has gotten even better with the addition of a room at the Cobblestone Inn the night of the performance. Concert seating is in the first three rows at the Greene Room. All proceeds from the benefit raffle will go to furnishings…
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School registration slated in both county districts
The Greene County and Paton-Churdan schools have announced registration dates for the 2015-16 school year. Registration for Greene County students will be Monday, Aug. 10, from 4 to 7 pm and Tuesday, Aug. 11, from 8 am to 3 pm at Greene County High School in Jefferson. Students in all grades will register there.
Read MoreHazardous waste collection Aug. 15 for Jeff residents
Jefferson residents can take advantage of a free hazardous waste collection Saturday, Aug. 15, from 9 to 11 am at the Greene County Fairgrounds. The event is for Jefferson residents only. Items that will be accepted include aerosol cleaners and paints; ammonia-based cleaners; antifreeze; batteries (only rechargeable); fertilizers; fluorescent light bulbs (cfls); gasoline and kerosene; oil, lead-based paint; stains, varnishes;…
Read MoreSpinal injury drill held at Jeff swimming pool
Staff at the Jefferson municipal pool successfully completed a drill last week involving a spinal injury. Pool manager Simeon Lang conducted the drill. Veteran lifeguard Allison Higgins was the “victim,” suffering a spinal injury after striking the diving board with her head as she dove into 10-foot deep water.
Read MorePublic comment time open for state wildlife plan
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is accepting public comment on its State Wildlife Action Plan over the next several weeks as part of a federally required comprehensive review. The draft revisions will be released in a series of chapters online at www.iowadnr.gov/Environment/WildlifeStewardship/IowaWildlifeActionPlan.aspx. The plan – “Securing a Future for Fish and Wildlife: A Conservation Legacy for Iowans” – is…
Read MoreGreene County Fair champions told
Staff at the Greene County ISU Extension & Outreach office has completed the daunting task of compiling information of all the trophies and ribbons earned by 172 4-H exhibitors at the 2015 Greene County Fair. For a list of champions in the various livestock shows and communications events held at the fair, click here: 2015 Fair champions
Read MoreSweet Corn Festival features….. sweet corn
Members of First United Methodist Church in Jefferson invite everyone to enjoy an Iowa favorite – sweet corn – at its best at a Sweet Corn Festival this Sunday, Aug. 2, from 5 to 6:30 pm at Russell Park and the adjacent United Methodist Church parking lot. The meal will feature sweet corn picked Sunday morning, along with pulled pork…
Read MoreHistorical Society looks at girls basketball heyday
Great fan Alan Robinson to present program on the “county tournament” era of the game, 1922-1962 ~by Chuck Offenburger, Greene County Historical Society The Greene County Historical Society is going to help fans of girls high school basketball here do some time travel with its program on Friday, Aug. 7, at the United Methodist Church in Grand Junction. Alan Robinson…
Read MorePedalerpalooza is coming to town
Beginning next week, colorful bikes will be displayed in many of the Jefferson Main Street district’s businesses. These bikes were yarn bombed by several different Jefferson yarn artists in celebration of the Pedaler’s Jamboree scheduled to roll into Jefferson over the Labor Day holiday.
Read MoreSt Patrick Church to retire its 100-year-old furnace
The St. Patrick’s Perseveration Committee recently received word that St. Patrick’s Church west of Churdan is a recipient of a Historical Resource Development Grant in the amount of $10,338 to update the heating and cooling elements in the church. The 1920 Lennox “Torrid Zone” furnace will be retired, but stay in place as a museum piece. People will be able…
Read MoreScranton council approves credit card processing, two new library trustees
Scranton residents will soon be able to make payments to the city of Scranton using electronic banking services. The Scranton city council approved utilizing the services of Iowa Interactive to allow payments electronically. Todd Smith with Iowa Interactive met with the council at its July 14 meeting. He presented information on services provided by his firm which facilitates credit card…
Read MoreLocal veterans on May Honor Flight
~by Linda Hocke Today there are five more red caps being worn in Greene County. It’s not the caps that are important; it’s who’s wearing them. Five Korean War veterans added their names to the list of veterans from Greene County who were honored with a trip to Washington, D.C. The red caps bear the insignia of the Honor Flight…
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