The Churdan library will host Scranton author Glenda Long Eggerling Thursday, May 14, at 9:30 am in the library. Eggerling will share the story of her book The Comer: From Grief to Romance and Remarriage at Age 60 – A Widow’s Plunge into Bewilderment, Promise, and Pleasure. When her husband of 40 years unexpectedly died, Glenda Long wasn’t just thrust into grief–she…
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Sheep, goat weigh-in is Saturday
The Greene County 4-H and FFA sheep and goat weigh-in is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, from 7:30 to 10:30 am at the Greene County Fairgrounds in Jefferson. All market lambs and goats to be exhibited at the 2015 Greene County Fair are required to be weighed and tagged during this time, with complete identification forms turned in.
Read MoreCommunity Players slate reading of Shakespeare
The Community Players of Greene County are introducing their audience to William Shakespeare and to staged reading. Auditions will be held Sundays, May 10 and May 17, at 6 pm at the Masonic Lodge at 120 N. Wilson in Jefferson for a staged reading of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Clay Ross of the Players explains a staged reading as…
Read MoreRaspberry Ridge Publishing releases latest Heritage Edition reprint
Jefferson Seed Company 1921: The Key to the Harvest The 1920s in Iowa were important years for farmers and home gardeners. The Great War had just ended. Soldiers were back home in Greene County, farming and establishing families. The economy was still agriculturally based with small family farms being the producers of the nation’s grain, fruits, and vegetables. Farming was…
Read MoreGreene County schools offering free lunch this summer
Greene County school superintendent Tim Christensen has provided the following notice in compliance with the district’s participation in the USDA’s free summer lunch program. “The Greene County Community School District is participating again this summer in the Summer Food Service Program.
Read MoreShred Day slated for HSB customers
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…
Read MoreRaccoon 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…
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