The Greene County Lamb Producers will host the annual banquet Saturday, March 22, at Clover Hall at the Greene County Fairgrounds. A meal featuring various cuts of lamb will be served at 6:30 pm. Awards will be presented to 4-H members. A fundraising auction with some “fun” items is also planned during the family-oriented event. Tickets will be available at…
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Greene County Reads draws small but enthusiastic groups
A total of 32 readers joined discussions of Jessica Brockmole’s Letters from Skye last week. Discussions were led by Jan Scharingson at the Grand Junction, Paton and Jefferson public libraries in the Greene County Reads project. Scharingson has led the discussions the past several years. She said it’s always interesting to her that the discussions are so varied, depending on…
Read MoreElks installation of officers Saturday, March 22
Hollie Roberts first woman to lead Jefferson Elks Hollie Roberts heads a slate of officers that will lead Jefferson Elks Lodge #2306 during its 50th year. The installation of officers is set for Saturday, March 22, at 7 pm at the Jefferson Elks lodge. Roberts will become the 49th exalted ruler of the local lodge as she fills the position…
Read MoreFirst Home Base Iowa community
Watch the presentation here! Links below… Greene County and Jefferson were officially designated as the first Home Base Iowa community in a 50-minute program at American Athletic Inc March 13. Honored guests were Maj General Timothy Orr of the Iowa National Guard, Lt Gov Kim Reynolds and Gov Terry Branstad. About 150 people were present, including Sean Sebourn of Sebourn…
Read MoreMuir brand added to Brand Wall at ICA
Brand shows commitment to cattle, ICA and agriculture AMES –Timber Top Angus Farm, a cattle operation run by the late Dwight and Sue Muir of Rippey, was remembered by Todd and Roxanne Muir of Jefferson with a brand added to the Brand Wall at the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association office in Ames. With the upcoming National Ag Week celebration, it’s a…
Read MoreMiddle school dance to benefit Relay for Life
The NHS Stompers Relay for Life team will host a dance Friday, March 21, from 8 to 10:30 pm at the Webb House for students in grades 6-8. there will be an admission charge, with all proceeds going to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Greene County.
Read MoreBarbie’s 55th birthday noted at Historical Museum
A birthday celebration isn’t complete without a rendition of “Happy Birthday to You,” and Sunday’s Barbie event at the Greene County Historical Museum was no exception. The Historical Society hosted two events March 9, the 55th anniversary of the introduction of the Barbie doll: a Barbie Birthday Bash for younger folks, and Carla Offenburger’s presentation “Barbie: A Timeless Treasure.” Front…
Read MoreJefferson Garden Club begins its 82nd year
The Jefferson Garden Club will hold its first 2014 meeting Monday, March 17, at 1:30 pm at the Greene County Extension Office, 104 W. Washington St in Jefferson. Club vice president Mary Ellen Holz will present a program on saving seeds and seed saver organizations.
Read MoreScranton library project late but moving along
With warmer weather finally arriving in March, work is progressing on the new Marchant Library on the Main Street of Scranton. On Friday, March 7, workers were installing the shingles on the roof. More seasonable temperatures will help increase the pace of the construction that stalled during the extreme cold this winter. ~The Scranton Journal
Read MoreJefferson Matters to host Business After Hours March 17
The business improvement committee of Jefferson Matters: Main Street will host “Business After Hours” Monday, March 17, from 5 to 7 pm at the Elks lodge in Jefferson. The event will begin with a social time followed by a program at 5:30 pm presented by Colleen Nelson, director of Main Street Manning. She will discuss the downtown revitalization program in…
Read MoreSt Pat’s Day bake sale to benefit Relay for Life
Jefferson Telecom will host a St Patrick’s Day bake sale Monday, March 17, from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm in the company showroom at 105 W. Harrison, Jefferson. All proceeds will go to the Relay for Life of Greene County. Items will not be priced but will be available for a donation. Last year generous buyers donated more than $500…
Read MoreJPRD hosting March 22 events
The Jefferson park and recreation department (JPRD) is hosting a pair of fun, one day events. Families can enjoy an afternoon of fun at the Shrine Circus on Saturday, March 22. JPRD is providing free transportation to the Jacobson Building at the State Fairgrounds in Des Moines and the Shriners are providing free tickets to anyone riding the bus.
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