Goodwill’s Ambassador trailer will receive donations in Jefferson from April 25 – May 1. Donations are to be placed in the Ambassador trailer located at the southwest corner of the United Methodist Church parking lot.
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Linda, Randy Hedges attend 4-H leadership forum
Persons who have a goal (using a 4-H term) of learning what’s new and exciting in 4-H or how to enhance their 4-H experience and club may want to attend a regional 4-H forum. That is what Linda and Randy Hedges of Greenbrier Township did when they attended the 2014 Western Regional Leadership Forum in Billings, MT, March 27-30. In attendance were 350 4-H…
Read MoreCrop and weather summary for week ending Sunday at 7 am
Weekend rains were welcomed by Iowa farmers. “The rains that much of the state saw this weekend were generally welcomed as it is still early. The northwest corner did miss much of the rain and remain in need of moisture. If it warms up and fields dry, farmers will be ready to start planting,” Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey…
Read MoreActor Milligan brings Grant Wood to life in one-man show
About 45 persons learned about the life and art of Grant Wood as actor Tom Milligan presented “Grant Wood: Prairie Rebel” at the Greene County Historical Museum Sunday afternoon. Milligan has in his repertoire three one-man historical interpretations of Iowans. He performed “American Dreamer: The Life and Times of Henry A. Wallace” in Jefferson last fall. Milligan’s show “The Not…
Read MoreRelay for Life barbecue: New time, same great menu
The community is invited to attend the Relay for Life barbecue on April 26 at a new time. Serving is scheduled from 11:30 am to to 1:30 pm at the Greene County Community Center. As in the past, both the Pork Producers and the Beef Producers donate the burgers, but they grill on rotating schedule and this year the Greene County…
Read MoreJ-S elementary program slated for April 10
Jefferson-Scranton elementary students will present their annual music and movement program Thursday, April 10, with “It’s A Disney Day” as the theme. Performances are planned for 1:30 and 7 pm in the middle school gymnasium.
Read MoreGarden Club to present free program on bees
The Jefferson Garden Club will offer a free program on beekeeping presented by Adam Dolezal, Iowa State University post doctoral research associate. Also sharing his knowledge of raising bees will be John Brunow of Jefferson. The program is planned for Thursday, April 10, at 6:30 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson. The program is open to the public.
Read MoreFun After Fifty prom is Friday
The Greene County High School Interact Club invites area residents who admit to being over 50 years old to the “Fun After Fifty” prom” this Friday, April 11, from 7 to 10 pm at the Elks lodge in Jefferson. The party has become a way high school students thank the community for supporting their activities throughout the year. “Our junior-senior prom is the next night, and…
Read MoreJeff library to hold open house Monday
The Jefferson public library will host an open house Monday, April 14, from 1 to 5 pm to celebrate the library’s 110th anniversary and National Library Week. The open house will include drawings, contests, prizes and more.
Read MoreGen Greene visits Genealogical Society
General Nathaniel Greene, for whom Greene County was named, visited with members of the Greene County Genealogical Society last Saturday. He gave a shout-out to Genealogical Society member Joanne Toliver Legore; One of her ancestors married a descendant of Gen. Greene. Greene County Historical Society director Roger Aegerter began portraying Gen Greene about a year ago. He was busy last…
Read MoreMagazine cover story includes Greene County woman farmer
~by Denise O’Brien Van, special to GreeneCountyNewsOnline Chris Henning, who farms 350 acres southeast of Jefferson, is one of five Iowa women farmers featured in the cover story of the current issue of The Iowan magazine. Titled “Farming Like She Owns It,” the article says women are changing the face of Iowa farming, and asks, “Are they changing its practices…
Read MoreSummer internships available for college students from Greene County
College students who have graduated from a Greene County high schools and who have completed at least one year of post-secondary education are invited to apply for a paid summer internship program coordinated by the Greene County Extension office.
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