Iowa Gov. Terry E. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Monday the launch of Iowa Culture, a new interactive mobile app that puts the largest, most comprehensive statewide collection of Iowa arts, history and cultural destinations in the palm of your hand. According to Angie Pederson, tourism and events coordinator for the Greene County Chamber, there are already several…
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Tractor ride, grill contest set for Saturday in Scranton
Two events are planned in Scranton on Saturday. The fourth annual Gary McDonald Tractor Ride begins at 9 am at the Scranton Community Center. Participants are advised to bring their own lunch and drinks. The route will stop in Grand Junction where drivers and riders will tour the Kennedy Museum before returning to Scranton.
Read MoreJefferson Telecom, community provide school supplies for needy families
Jefferson Telecom customers and employees were among those who helped New Opportunities assist 120 families – a total of 243 children- with school supplies for the coming school year. Pictured are Jody Schulte (left) of Jefferson Telecom and Teresa Lansman of New Opportunities with supplies collected at Jefferson Telecom.
Read MoreFriends planning for used book sale
The Friends of the Jefferson Public Library will host the 23rd annual book sale Sept. 19-26 during regular library hours. Drop boxes are in the library entryway for donations of books (hardcover, paperback, in any genre, as well as children’s books), CDs, DVDs, audio tapes, games and puzzles. The Friends regret they can not accept encyclopedia for the sale.
Read MoreVeterans support Boy Scouts with donation
Local Boy Scout Troop #534 held its court of honor ceremony at the local VFW building Monday, Aug. 10. American Legion Post #11 and VFW Post #9599 served the local scouts and their families a picnic meal. After the meal, the two veteran groups presented a check for $500 to the local troop. Scoutmaster Scott Johnson accepted the check on…
Read MorePie, rye, bacon, bakin’ – Carlson excels at all at Iowa State Fair
Marianne Carlson of Jefferson continues her reign in the Food Department at the Iowa State Fair. She placed first overall in the Midwest Living and Gold Medal Flour Cookies competition judged Friday and Saturday, Aug. 14-15. She was first in the bar cookies, four or more layers other than named category, first in the ethnic cookies – French-style macaroons category,…
Read MoreStill one more week to donate to 2015 Relay for Life
Relay for Life of Greene County concludes its fundraising for 2015 on Aug. 21. Anyone still wishing to still contribute may take donations to Nikki Uebel at Peoples Trust & Savings Bank in Jefferson. Another $350 was deposited by teams and memorials following the event held in late April. A grand total of $51,258.14 has been credited to Greene County…
Read More100th birthday party Saturday for St Patrick Church
The community of St Patrick Catholic Church on Cedar Creek west of Churdan will celebrate the 100th birthday of the parish’s first brick church will a full day of festivities this Saturday, Aug. 15. There will be something for everyone. Special guests will be Steve and Craig Steele, grandson of renowned architect William LaBarthe Steele, designer of the church.
Read MoreSanders campaign staffers slate meeting in Jefferson
The Bernie Sanders campaign will hold an informational/organizational meeting Wednesday, Aug. 19, at 6 pm at the Jefferson public library. This is an opportunity for residents of Greene County and the surrounding areas to meet campaign staff and local supporters, and to get information about local opportunities to get involved in the presidential campaign “that’s taking the political world by…
Read MoreCancer support groups to celebrate first birthday
The cancer support groups from Jefferson and Scranton will meet together Tuesday, Aug. 18, at 6:30 pm at Christ Lutheran Church in Jefferson to celebrate their first year of supporting and encouraging each other.
Read MoreYard of the Month honors to Johnsons
The Jefferson Garden Club named the yard of De and Russ Johnson at 303 W. Lincoln Way for August Yard of the Month honors. Pictured are Russ and De Johnson (seated) and Garden Club members Pat Rusnak (left) and Mikki Schwarzkopf.
Read MoreSweet Corn Festival a sweet success
The sweet corn was plentiful and the shade was pleasant Sunday evening when members of First United Methodist Church in Jefferson hosted a Sweet Corn Festival Aug. 1. Pulled pork sandwiches, coleslaw and homemade fruit cobbler with ice cream rounded out the menu.
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