The Jefferson Public Library will host a “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” party Thursday, March 20, from 4 to 5:30 pm at the library. Children in grades 3-5 are invited. “Wow! A wimpy kid party…finally! I can’t wait. Just think of the fun… Cheese Touch Game… Clothes Relay Race… Manny Cereal Toss (Dad said I had to tell you that it…
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Farm Bureau donates groceries to food pantry
Greene County Farm Bureau recently donated a grocery cart full of groceries to the Greene County Christian Action Resource Center in Jefferson. The groceries were purchased at the Fareway store in Jefferson to commemorate National Food Check-out Week Feb. 16 – 22. The cart full of groceries had been on display at the grocery store during the week where shoppers had…
Read MoreSt Patrick’s Day parade, corned beef in Lohrville
Saturday, March 15 The annual St Patrick’s Day parade in Lohrville is slated for Saturday, March 15, starting at 4 pm. The parade will be followed by a traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner. Along with the headliners, potatoes, carrots, onions, dinner rolls and desserts will be served.
Read MorePotato bar supper in Churdan Sunday
The Churdan Public Library will host a St Patrick’s Day potato bar supper next Sunday, March 16, from 5 to 7 pm at the Churdan Community Room. There will be a baked potato bar with all the trimmings, hot dogs, loose meat sandwiches and desserts. Proceeds will to toward operating expenses for library programming, utilities, computers and books. Free will donations…
Read MoreA pair of big performances for GCHS Jazzatonics
The Greene County High School Jazzatonics jazz choir has a pair of prestigious performances coming up. The 13-voice group will perform Friday, March 21, at the Jazz Experience Day at the American Choral Directors Association’s north central regional convention on the Drake University campus. Three jazz choirs from each of the six states in the region were selected to perform.…
Read MoreTrinity Lutheran tells March speakers
The schedule for the Community Fellowship series at Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson has been announced for March. Every Wednesday, the doors open at 3 pm for social time. A speaker begins a program at 4 pm, generally with time for questions and answers at the close. A light supper is served at 5:30, with a free will donation accepted.…
Read MoreTip Nights at Jefferson Pizza Ranch
Pizza Ranch in Jefferson will host a pair of Tip Nights next week to assist local organizations. The first is slated for Monday, March 10, to benefit the Greene County Early Learning Center. The second will be Wednesday, March 12, with members of the local Aktion Club raising funds for its Relay for Life team. The Tip Nights will take…
Read MoreGreene County Reads discussions next week
Greene County Reads book discussions about “Letters from Skye” by Jessica Brockmole are slated for next week at the Grand Junction, Paton and Jefferson public libraries. The story is told exclusively as letters between lovers, mother and daughter, and husband and wife. The story spans two generations, two continents, and both World Wars.
Read MoreCattlemen postpone banquet
The Greene County Cattlemen have rescheduled the annual banquet to Saturday, March 15, at the Elks lodge in Jefferson. The time schedule remains the same, with a social hour at 6 pm, a rib-eye dinner at 6:30, and the trophy auction following. The banquet was postponed due to the inclement weather March 1. Tickets are stil available from board members…
Read More4-H basketball tournament this Sunday
The annual 4-H basketball tournament, sponsored by the Greenbrier 4-H club, will be held this Sunday, March 8, at the Scranton gym. All Greene County 4-H members and clubs are invited to participate. The public is invited to attend and help cheer on the Greene County 4-H clubs.
Read MorePeckumn advocates for all Iowa rivers
Chair of Iowa Rivers Revival When the Raccoon River Watershed Association formed many years ago to improve the ecological health of the Raccoon River, Jerry Peckumn of rural Jefferson was one of the organizers. It seemed natural to him. “It started when I was a boy growing up on the farm,” he explained. “I liked to hunt and fish and hike…
Read MoreBlood drive in Jefferson March 11
Donors are needed for the Jefferson Community Blood Drive, on Tuesday, March 11, from 12:30 – 5:30 p.m. at Greene County Community Center, 204 West Harrison. Note the change of location, which will be effective until completion of the construction/renovation project at Greene County Medical Center.
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