The Friends of the Jefferson Public Library are again sponsoring their annual holiday sale featuring used books and DVDs throughout December in both the adult and children’s departments. Items will be added continually through the month. Persons who have books or DVDs to donate can leave them in the donation bin in the library entryway. All proceeds directly benefit the…
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Big fundraising night for Greene County Pheasants Forever chapter
The Greene County Pheasants Forever chapter raised more than $8,800 in the live and silent auction at the annual banquet held Nov. 4 at Clover Hall in Jefferson. With additional funds from raffle ticket sales and games, the night was very successful. Committee members Kevin Devilbiss, Jeff Gorsuch, Mike Minnihan, Fred Long, Susan Cort, Dean Dozier, Steve Cort, Luke Nims,…
Read MoreIowa Central offers hybrid EMT class at Greene County Career Academy
An EMT-Basic class will be offered Jan. 11, 2024 through April 12 at the Greene County Career Academy in Jefferson. The class will meet Thursdays from 6 to 10 pm; Saturday, April 6, from 8 am to 5 pm; and Tuesday, April 9, from 6 to 10 pm. Additional online coursework will be required to be completed outside of class times.…
Read MoreFree Christmas gift market at Central Christian Church
Members of Central Christian Church will hold a free Christmas gift market Saturdays, Dec. 2 and Dec. 9, from 9 am to 3 pm at the church, 108 N. Elm St in Jefferson. The free market will include gifts for all ages. All are welcome.
Read MoreMedical Center foundation’s Tree of Life ceremony is Dec. 14
It is not unusual for us to look back at holidays past with fond memories of gathering with friends and family. However, this can be a bittersweet time of year for those who have lost a loved one. The Greene County Medical Center Foundation invites everyone to come together in honor and remembrance of those individuals. “One of the most…
Read MoreCelebrate the holidays with Historical Society
The Greene County Historical Society will hold its annual holiday lunch at noon on Friday, Dec. 1, at the Greenewood Center, 401 W. Greenewood Rd., in Jefferson. During lunch, Greene County High School’s saxaphone quartet, led by the school’s band director Wes Anderson, will perform. After lunch, Jefferson musician Sheilah Pound will lead the group in carol singing. And then society president…
Read MoreGrCo kindergarten, first grade music classes to perform Dec. 5
Kindergartners will perform “Cock-A-Doodle Dandy” by Donna Ambrosia, arranged by Lori Weidemann, Tuesday, Dec. 5, at the Greene County High School auditorium. Students should arrive at the high school band room by 5:45, with the program at 6:15. First graders will take the stage at 7:15 to perform “Flakes! the Musical” by John Jacobson and John Higgins. They should arrive…
Read MoreGenealogy Society to meet Dec. 2
The Greene County Iowa Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, Dec. 2. Problems and solutions will be on the agenda. Members discuss some favorite, and some new found tips for genealogical searching. Also, they’ll see if there are suggestions for others’ “brick walls”. The meet will begin at 10 am in the Jefferson public library basement meeting room. It is handicapped…
Read MoreAll Strings Attached at St Patrick Dec. 3
All Strings Attached of Carroll will perform Sunday, Dec. 3, at St Patrick historic church, 449 E Ave, west of Churdan. Doors will open at 2 pm, with the concert at 3 pm. The historic church will be decorated for the holiday season. All are welcome.
Read MoreMowrer’s trip to the Holy Land cut short by war
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal Teresa Mowrer, resident of rural Guthrie Center, took a trip of a lifetime, which came to an unexpected end as she was in Jerusalem when the conflict broke out in Israel last month. Mowrer grew up in the Rippey / Perry (maiden name Vannatta) and has lived south of Guthrie Center since 1984.…
Read MoreHoyt, Vander Linden to All-State Music Festival
A pair of Greene County High School senior choir members are preparing for their third consecutive appearance at the All-State Music Festival. Olivia Hoyt and Gavin Vander Linden will perform in the Iowa High School Music Association All-State Music Festival in the choir. The two musicians earned a trip to the prestigious event during their sophomore, junior and senior years. …
Read MoreLocal veterans on recent Honor Flights
Greene County Veterans were a part of two Brushy Creek Area Honor Flights out of Fort Dodge on May 23 and Sept. 13. The veterans arrived in Washington DC and were then bused to many sites including the WWII, Korean War, and the Vietnam Memorials, as well as the Lincoln Memorial, Air Force Memorial, Marine Corps Memorial, and the Changing…
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