Reservations requested by June 30 The Greene and Guthrie County Cattlemen’s Associations are combining their efforts to host a three day – two night tour for members and associates. Two buses are reserved to carry the beef producers on an educational trip covering two states on Aug. 1 – 3.
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Dems to meet July 1
The Greene County Democrats will meet Tuesday, July 1, at 7pm on the seconnd floor of the Jefferson city hall. Democrats will discuss and plan out the summer to help Democratic local and state-wide candidates win in November. All local Democrats are welcome to attend.
Read MoreWhat’s better than an afternoon fishing?
An afternoon of fishing and getting a prize! All 80 of the children who participated in the Kids’ Fishing Derby Sunday afternoon at Spring Lake were winners, as Butch Ganoe had collected enough prizes for everybody to receive one. Some of the children are pictured above.
Read MoreFoxes becoming part of the neighborhood in Jefferson
City dwellers don’t give a stray cat a second look, but a new breed of strays in Jefferson gets plenty of second looks. The number of foxes in Jefferson has increased enough that many residents, even some living within only a few blocks of the courthouse square have seen them. According to county conservation director Dan Towers, the number of…
Read MoreReminder to Scranton residents: License your dogs and cats
The City of Scranton reminds residents that all cats and dogs age 6 months and older must be licensed at City Hall. Current licenses expire on June 30. The fee to license a pet is $4 for each pet that has been spayed or neutered and $10 for pets that have not been spayed or neutered. This fee applies to…
Read More4-H Communications Contest winners told
A total of eight 4-H communication projects will advance to the 2014 Iowa State Fair, following the Greene County 4-H Communications Contest held Wednesday, June 11, at the First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson. A total of 10 4-H members exhibited eight presentations and two 4-H posters.
Read MoreJPRD offers tennis, basketball programs
Registration deadlines are nearing for a pair of programs hosted by the Jefferson park and recreation department. Tennis clinic: Boys and girls 8 years and older will learn the fundamentals of tennis. The clinic, taught by Alex Hamilton and Kathy Bravard, is free courtesy of donations in memory of Dr. Robert Burke. Dr Burke loved tennis and was instrumental in…
Read MoreFixin’ up the gazebo
The gazebo in Scranton’s Main Street park got a much needed face lift last week when workers from C & S Construction put new shingles on the structure. Pictured is Steve Weitl nailing down the caps on the shingle ridges. Stacy and Craig MacDonald purchased the materials as a memorial to their father, the late B.A. MacDonald, long-time mayor of the…
Read MoreDiabetes 101 presentations scheduled to aid prevention
Diabetes affects 26 million Americans and pre-diabetes affects another 79 million Americans. In a continued effort to improve and prevent such statistics, the Greene County Medical Center Diabetes Management staff are offering two “Diabetes 101” courses in June. Sessions are scheduled for Tuesday, June 24, at 1:30 pm at the Churdan library, and Thursday, June 26, at 2 pm at the…
Read MoreChrist Lutheran, Central Christian churches plan day camp
Christ Lutheran and Central Christian churches are co-hosting a summer day camp for area youngsters next week, June 23-26. Campers entering grades 1-6 will attend from 10 am to 2:45 pm. Children ages 4-5 can attend a shortened day from 10 am to 12:30 pm. The day camp will be held at Christ Lutheran, located just north of Greene County…
Read MorePhil Lee to perform at Prairie Blue
Singer-songwriter Phil Lee will perform n concert Saturday, June 21, at 8 pm at Prairie Blue Creative Arts at 114 N. Wilson, Jefferson. Doors will open at 7:30 pm. Admission is by donation. Lee has been described as “combining the social consciousness of Woody Guthrie with the twisted furry of Jerry Lee Lewis.” According to press information, he crafts songs…
Read MoreStalder to speak in Scranton
Sharon Stalder will be the featured speaker Tuesday, June 24, at 7 pm at the Coffee Nook at the Scranton public library. Stalder will share her journey in her battle against cancer. The Coffee Nook is sponsored by the Friends of the Scranton Library. All are welcome.
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