The Bill Riley Talent Search is a highlight of Saturday activities at the Bell Tower Festival. The entertainment begins at 5 pm on the Plaza Stage on the south side of the courthouse. Sponsor of the Bill Riley Talent Search is Greene County Farm Bureau. Performers in the Sprout division for ages 2-12 are (in order of performance) Ava Schilling…
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It’s time to build for the Yellow Brick Challenge
Entries in the Yellow Brick Challenge LEGO® brick building contest have already started arriving at Greene Bean Coffee in preparation for this weekend’s Bell Tower Festival. The Yellow Brick Challenge is hosted by Greene Bean Coffee and co-sponsored by GreeneCountyNewsOnline.
Read MoreBurnin’ Sensations, Big Time Grain Company coming to Bell Tower Festival
See video previews Brews and bands will again be the highlights at the Bell Tower Festival beverage garden this Friday and Saturday. The beverage garden will be located in the 200 block of N. Wilson. Gates will open at 7 pm each evening, with a mega beer pong tournament Friday night and a bags tournament Saturday night. Early arrivals will…
Read MoreChicken and noodles on the menu at the Methodist Church
The Mission Team at First United Methodist Church in Jefferson will serve a chicken noodle dinner Saturday, June 14, from 5 to 7 pm in the Fellowship Hall at the church. The menu includes chicken and homemade noodles over mashed potatoes, green beans, and a selection of homemade bars. There is a reduce price for youngsters. All proceeds will go…
Read MoreGreene County Medical Center at the Bell Tower Festival
People who attend the Bell Tower Festival parade each year are accustomed to seeing large garbage trucks from Scranton Manufacturing and all sizes and shapes of tractors. Something new this year will be a very large crane as part of Greene County Medical Center’s parade entry. The crane is being provided by Woodruff Construction, general contractor for the $22.5 million…
Read MoreFishing derby slated for Sunday
Bell Tower Festival fun continues on Sunday as the Greene County conservation board hosts the annual Kids Fishing Derby at Spring Lake Park just west of County Road P-33 on 195th St northwest of Grand Junction. The fun begins at 1 pm at the skating rink at the park. Children ages 0 to 15 are eligible for the derby. There will be…
Read MorePair of no-sweat competitions Saturday afternoon
The Greene County Historical Society will once again host an old-fashioned spelling bee as part of the Bell Tower Festival. This year’s spell-down is slated for Saturday, June 14, at 3 pm at the Greene County Community Center. Spellers will compete in age categories, starting with children who have completed first grade through adults. The registration book is available now…
Read MoreHamburgers, brats, and ice cream sundaes at the Elks lodge Saturday
The Jefferson Elks will continue their tradition of hosting a Hamburger and Brat Feed Saturday after the Bell Tower Festival parade at the lodge at 103 W. Harrison St. Serving will start after the parade and go until 1:30 pm. The menu incudes grilled hamburgers, brats, quarter-pound hotdogs, potato salad, baked beans, chips and beverages. A special child’s meal of…
Read MoreAndrew provides Memorial Day speech
A problem with the sound equipment at the Jefferson Municipal Cemetery on Memorial Day prevented many people there from hearing the program, including the comments of James O. Andrew of Jefferson. Andrew has provided a copy of his comments to GreeneCountyNewsOnline to share with readers. For those comments, click here: Andrew, Memorial Day.
Read MoreFarmers market coupons available for eligible older Iowans, WIC recipients
WIC benefits now available statewide on a first-come, first-serve basis DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey announced June 5 that Farmers Market Nutrition Program applications are now available for eligible WIC recipients and low-income older Iowans. The WIC Farmers Market Nutrition and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Programs provide eligible Iowans with checks that can be redeemed for…
Read MoreIowans invited to submit art for ag art contest
“Global Stewards” Theme for 2014 Contest, Sponsored by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs and Iowa Farm Bureau Federation DES MOINES – Iowa artists of all ages are invited to participate in the third annual “Celebration of Iowa: Agricultural Art Award” sponsored by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS), the…
Read MorePaton-Churdan honors 2014 graduates
Paton-Churdan High School honored members of the class of 2014 at a mentor/awards banquet May 19 at the Loren Shriver Community Center in Paton. Each senior invited and recognized someone who had a positive influence on him or her. The seniors introduced their mentors and read essays about that person’s role in his life.
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