Seniors who meet income guidelines can receive coupons redeemable for produce at farmers markets, including the Greene County farmers market Tuesdays on the east side of the courthouse in Jefferson. Sign-up and distribution of farmers market senior coupons will take place Wednesday, June 4, and Friday, June 6, from 8 am to 1 pm at the Greenewood Community Center on…
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JPRD offers many programs in June
The Jefferson park and recreation department will start the summer off with several programs starting in June! For more information on any of the following programs or to register visit the Greene County Community Center, 204 West Harrison, or call 515-386-3412. Swim Lessons: Four different sessions of swim lessons will be offered at the Jefferson municipal pool. Lessons will begin…
Read MorePancakes at Spring Lake this Saturday
The Grand Junction Lions Club will continue its tradition of serving a pancake breakfast at Spring Lake Park during the Memorial Day weekend. The Lions will serve a breakfast of pancakes, sausage patties and beverages Saturday, May 24, from 7 to 10 am outdoors near the skating rink on the east side of the park. Gluten-free pancakes will be available…
Read MoreSupervisors name July as Donor Awareness Month
The Greene County board of supervisors on Monday signed a proclamation naming July as Donor Awareness Month in Greene County and cleared the way for a Token of Love event on the courthouse grounds Saturday, July 19. MeLinda Madison (center) of Jefferson, an advocate for organ, tissue and bone marrow donation, is organizing the event. It was Madison who drafted the proclamation…
Read MoreMemorial Day dinners planned in Grand Junction, Paton
A pair of dinners are slated for Memorial Day, May 26. Ham balls have center stage at a dinner at the First Presbyterian Church in Grand Junction, with serving from 11 am to 1 pm. Cheesy potato casserole, green beans, a salad bar, rolls, pie and beverages round out the menu. Cost is $8 for adults and $3 for children…
Read More“Click It or Ticket” May 19-June 1
The Jefferson police department and the Greene County sheriff’s office remind the motoring public that Iowa law enforcement agencies will participate in the national “Click It or Ticket” campaign May 19-June 1. In an attempt to save lives and reduce serious injury crashes, local, county and state enforcement officers will be out in force making sure everyone is buckled up.
Read MoreDMACC coach to lead basketball shooting clinic
Des Moines Area Community College head women’s basketball coach Steve Krafcisin will lead a shooting clinic on Sunday, June 1, from 2 to 4 pm at the Greene County Community Center. The clinic for boys and girls going into grades 3-12-12 is an excellent opportunity to prepare players for the summer training season, JPRD assistant director Libby Towers said. Registration forms…
Read MoreWeather plays role in Market to Market Relay Iowa
Any day in Iowa can feature a variety of weather, and last Saturday, the day of the Market to Market Relay Iowa, was no different. Nearly 2,100 runners were in Jefferson early Saturday for the start of a 72-mile relay race to Des Moines. All team members were at the starting gate; only one left town running on the Raccoon…
Read More“Wierd Science” puppet show whets appetites for summer reading program
The Jefferson Kiwanis Club recently sponsored the Jester Puppets and a performance of “Weird Science” for the students at Jefferson-Scranton elementary. The program ties in with the 2014 summer reading program theme of “Fizz, Boom, Read!”, which highlights the wonders of science. The Jester Puppets’ visit marked Children’s Book Week.
Read MoreP.A.W.S. slates annual garage sale
Donations for the sale welcome P.A.W.S., the local volunteer group that manages the animal shelter and works to find forever homes for dogs and cats, will hold its annual fundraiser garage sale May 29-31. The group invites all area residents to support their efforts by donating items for the garage sale. P.A.W.S. will gratefully accept donations of clothing in good…
Read MoreDisaster preparedness speaker to share story of Creston tornado
Volunteers needed for local emergency response team The Greene County Medical Reserve Corp (MRC) will host a disaster preparedness seminar Friday, May 16, at 10 am at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson. The seminar is free and open to the public. Guest speaker Gwen Buck, chief nursing officer at Greater Regional Medical Center in Creston, will share the Creston tornado…
Read MoreClean-up day slated in Paton
Paton residents are encouraged to be part of the Paton spring clean-up Saturday, May 17, from 8 to 11 am. A pair of dumpsters will be located on E. Tallman St, near the green recycling container. One dumpster will be marked for “junk,” and the other will be for appliances. Residents may dispose of metal, batteries and miscellaneous “junk.” Tires,…
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