Home State Bank customers are reminded of the customer appreciation Shred Day Saturday, May 9, from 9 to 11 am in the south parking lot at the bank. The event will be held rain or shine, but will be postponed if there is lightning. All customers who participate will be entered to win a personal shred machine. The shredder will…
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Raccoon River water quality, week ending April 26
Nitrate levels (nitrate plus nitrite, in situ) in the Raccoon River at Jefferson varied during the week that ended Sunday, April 26 at 6 pm from a low of 17.5 mg/liter as nitrogen on April 19 to a high of 20.3 on April 23. The rate Sunday, April 26, at 6 pm was 18.8.
Read MoreMorains to finish Relay with evening ‘Fight Back’ presentation
Rick and Kathy Morain will share their story of dealing with cancer as “Fight Back” speakers Saturday evening at a companion event to the Relay for Life, also on Saturday. They will speak at 7 pm Homestead Coffee and Bakery, 121 E. Lincoln Way, in Jefferson. Homestead will offer free small coffee or iced tea to all who attend.
Read MorePedersen tells plans for Bell Tower Festival
Angie Pedersen, Bell Tower Festival coordinator for the Greene County Chamber, drew enthusiastic applause after she outlined plans for the Bell Tower Big Top at the town hall meeting at the Greene County Community Center Monday evening. Pedersen reported that carnival rides will once again be part of the festival. Amusement Associates, which has for several years provided rides and…
Read MoreRotary Club awards another $8,830 in grants to local projects
The Rotary Club of Jefferson on April 20 announced eight more recipients of a total of $33,000 in grants for not-for-profit projects to benefit Greene county residents of all ages. A total of 46 grant applicants submitted requests totaling $93,000. The club also awards scholarships to Greene County High School seniors pursuing post-secondary education.
Read MoreRelay sponsorships near $19,000
The steering committee of the Relay for Life of Greene County relies on sponsorships by businesses and organizations to cover the actual cost of the event so that all money raised by teams and Relay activities can help the American Cancer Society in its important work. According to Relay chair Peg Raney, cash sponsorships now total nearly $13,000, with another…
Read MoreIt’s time to start planning for the Bell Tower Festival parade
Find those clown noses and long shoes For many people, the Saturday morning parade is the highlight of the Bell Tower Festival. For decades the Jefferson Rotary Club has organized the parade as a service to the community, and this year is no different. Headed by Dr Dave Jaskey, the Rotary Club is already working to make sure the 36th annual…
Read MoreJefferson Telecom selects children’s art for yellow pages
Jefferson Telecom partnered with Greene County Elementary School to facilitate the Catch-A-Sketch program again this year. The Catch-A-Sketch program provides area third graders an opportunity to design artwork depicting Jefferson that will be displayed in the upcoming telephone directory’s yellow pages.
Read MoreSpring clean-up Saturday in Scranton
Residents of Scranton will have the opportunity to clean up their properties Saturday morning. City officials have arranged for a dumpster for disposal of household items and extra garbage on April 25. It will be located across from City Hall on Main Street. Hours for the clean up are 6 to 8 am.
Read MoreAngell wins March Mania brackets contest
Shawn Angell was the winner in the March Mania basketball brackets contest. Angell was awarded Beats Studio Headphones by Dr Dre. Shawn Angell earned the most points in the contest and was awarded Beats Studio Headphones by Dr. Dre. Simeon Lang came in second place and received a Jawbone UP Fitness Tracker. Dennis Healy finished in third, winning a Bluetooth…
Read MoreCorn planting ahead of last year but at ‘normal’ pace
A productive week of fieldwork was halted by weekend rains in Iowa during the week ending April 19, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were 4.4 days suitable for fieldwork. Farmers in west central Iowa had 3.8 days. Activities for the week included manure hauling, tillage, oat seeding, anhydrous application, and some corn planting.
Read MorePaint for preschool at Paton-Churdan
Area residents are invited to experience guided painting at the Paton-Churdan school Saturday, May 2, at 4 pm. “Do what you love” is the theme of the variegated painting. The class is hosted as a fundraiser for the Paton-Churdan preschool, with proceeds going to reduce tuition in the 3-year-old program. Cost is $25 for the 16 X 20 canvas and…
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