The Greene County Iowa Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, Feb. 3 at 10 am at the Jefferson public library basement meeting room. Mikki Schwarzkopf will present her Valentine collection with histories and stories. Non-members are welcome. The basement meeting room is handicap accessible. The genealogy room is open Wednesdays from 1 to 3 pm and Saturdays from 9 to 11…
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Midland Power offers HS trip to Washington, DC
Midland Power Cooperative is offering one high school sophomore or junior an all-expenses paid trip to the nation’s capital. For more than 60 years, Midland Power has sponsored high school students for the Electric Cooperative Youth Tour, where they learn about not only electric cooperatives, but also US history, the federal government and meet members of Congress. The trip will…
Read MoreNumber of donors to chickadee tax check-off continues to decline
Last year, more than 5,800 Iowa taxpayers helped boost wildlife conservation with donations to the Fish and Wildlife Fund on their state tax form. While that may sound like a lot, over the last 20 years, the number of donors has declined by 50 percent and represents only about 0.4 percent of the total taxpayers in Iowa. This year, the…
Read MoreChurdan library to host Iowa Legal Aid attorney for free informational program
The Churdan public library has invited Josh Gaul, managing attorney with Iowa Legal Aid, to present a program about how his office can help attendees with a variety of legal issues. The presentation will provide general information about Iowa Legal Aid services and various projects they are currently working on. There will be plenty of time for questions. The event…
Read MoreChili supper fundraiser Tuesday, Jan. 23
The Greene County junior class will serve a chili supper Tuesday, Jan. 23, from 5 to 7 pm at the high school cafeteria. Carry-outs will be available from 5 to 6 pm on the north side of the building. A free will donation will be accepted or a minimum of $5 per person. The supper is the students’ only fundraiser…
Read MoreWomen Land and Legacy listening sessions to be held Jan. 23
Women who own land or farm in Boone or Greene County are invited to attend one of two Women Land and Legacy (WLL) listening sessions Tuesday, Jan. 23, at the Leonard Good Center in Ogden. “Women, Land and Legacy programs are especially helpful for women landowners who may be facing transitions in their lives or are wanting to be more…
Read MoreEMT class, ‘take & bake’ classes start soon at Career Academy
People interested in earning an EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) license to assist with ambulance and rescue units in the area have the opportunity to take classes this year. Iowa Central Community College and the Greene County Career Academy in Jefferson will hold classes beginning on Jan. 11 and running through April 12. Classes meet in person on Thursdays from 6…
Read MoreExtension slates Lunch & Learn with financial planning tips for new year
Greene County Extension office will be offering a Lunch & Learn event Wednesday, Jan. 17, from 12 to 1 pm with Ryan Stuart, Extension’s newest family wellbeing specialist. Stuart is an Accredited Financial Counselor® and will be leading a discussion on financial planning tips for the new year. Some of the topics that will be covered include: creating financially SMART…
Read MoreCommunity blood drive Jan. 9 in Jefferson
Winter may bring us frosty mornings and snow-covered landscapes, but it also brings a unique opportunity to make a real impact in our community. As the temperature drops and we find ourselves bundled up against the chill, it’s important to remember that there’s “snow” one like blood donors. By donating blood during the winter months, you can be someone’s best…
Read More21st Century Rehab offers free exams Jan. 22-26
It is not at all unusual for people to make New Year’s resolutions that center on improving their health. Whether they want to lose a few pounds, firm and tone, work on reducing the impact of a chronic illness or just want to focus on feeling better, it all begins with laying the groundwork of a solid plan. 21st Century…
Read MoreFarm ancestors topic when genealogy group meets Jan. 6
The Greene County Iowa Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, Jan. 6, at 10 am. Assistance in finding more information about farming ancestors will be the program. Mary Ealy’s topic will be on using plat books and understanding land descriptions to find where ancestors lived and worked. The meeting room at the Jefferson Public Library basement is handicap accessible. Members and…
Read MoreRobinson named director of GJ library
Alan Robinson has been named director of the Grand Junction Public Library. A resident of Grand Junction, he was previously director of the Jamaica Public Library in Jamaica. Robinson also worked at the Cobblestone Hotel in Jefferson and at Jefferson Matters: Main Street following a 20-year career as a business journalist in New York. “The Grand Junction library is an…
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