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…
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Rotary 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…
Read MoreGOP Spring Rally features RPI chair Kaufmann
The Greene County Republican central committee will sponsor its seventh annual Spring Rally next Thursday, April 23, at the Abundant Life Ministries, 1308 W. Lincoln Way, in Jefferson. Speakers for the event include current State Representative Chip Baltimore and State Senator Jerry Behn, both of Boone, and special guest speaker Jeff Kaufmann, chairman of the Republican party of Iowa.
Read MoreKIDS with a Connection make a difference
You’ve probably heard the nursery rhyme: One, two, Buckle my shoe; Three, four, Open the door; Five, six, Pick up sticks; Seven, eight, Lay them straight. That is what some participants in the KIDS with a Connection mentoring program did Sunday, April 12.
Read MoreRegister children now for next year’s pre-kindergarten class
Parent meeting slated for May 14 All children who will be 4 years old by Sept 15, 2015, are eligible for free pre-kindergarten at Greene County Elementary. There is no income guideline for this state-funded preschool program.
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