Youngsters ages 2 years through fifth grade are invited to a come-and-go Halloween party Thursday, Oct. 27, from 3:45 to 5 pm at the Greene County Community Center. Fun games, prizes and treats will part of the event. There is no charge. Pre-registration is encouraged but not mandatory. Girls in grades PreK through 6 can start their basketball season at…
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JPRD plans special fun for day off school
The Jefferson park and recreation department has planned activities for Monday, Oct. 24, a day of no school for area students. Laser tag will be played in the Community Center gym from 10 to 11:30 am by students in grades 2-3, and from 1:30 to 3 pm by students in grades 4-6. The activity is limited to 16 players in…
Read MoreProducers encouraged to donate grain to medical center foundation
The Greene County Medical Center Foundation is pleased to renew their partnerships with agricultural producers who wish to support local healthcare through the gift of grain. Significant tax savings can be realized by replacing cash gifts to charitable organizations with that of a commodity. There is no recognized income, but the charitable deduction is limited to basis, which is ordinarily…
Read MoreRam Bakery open for season
The students at Greene County High School are kicking off the 44th season of Ram Restaurant and Bakery. During the fall months they offer beginner courses to teach students the basics so they can take classes like Ram Restaurant or Bistro. Currently the bakery class is in the cookie and bar unit and they have opened up the Coffee Shop…
Read MoreIowa DOT warns drivers to watch for deer
Harvest season is upon us. With crops coming out of the fields, the Iowa Department of Transportation is starting to see more activity with deer running amok sometimes finding themselves on Iowa roads. In 2021, 7,699 vehicle crashes with animals were reported. Because so many deer/vehicle crashes result in only property damage to the vehicle, many are not reported. However,…
Read MoreApplicator’s course slated for Nov. 9
Iowa State University and Outreach Greene County office will host an Ornamental and Turf Applicators Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators Wednesday, Nov. 9. The program provided by the ISU Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) can be seen at office locations across Iowa. The course runs from 9 to 11:30 a.m. The registration fee is…
Read MoreNominations open for GrCo Athletics Hall of Fame
The Greene County activities department is accepting nominations for the 2023 Greene County Athletics Hall of Fame class. Nominees can be graduates of East Greene, Jefferson, Jefferson-Scranton, or Jefferson. Nominations are due by Oct. 28. Induction will take place Feb. 2, 2023, and inductees will be recognized at the Ram basketball game Feb. 3. Persons who want a nomination form…
Read MoreMiller reminds Iowa veterans of rights to time off on Veterans Day
Veterans must make request for time off one month before the holiday DES MOINES – As we prepare to recognize the men and women who have served our country this Veterans Day, Iowa Attorney General Tom Miller reminds veterans of their right to request time off for the November 11 holiday. In 2010, Iowa Code section 91A.5A went into effect requiring employers to…
Read MoreSaturday is Bargain Day at Friends of the Library book sale
Bargain Day, the final day of the Friends of the Library annual fall book sale, is Saturday, Oct. 1, at the Jefferson public library. The Bargain Day tradition continues: shoppers will receive a brown paper grocery bag which may be filled to the top for $5. Books without a price tag may be put in the bag. “Best Books” and…
Read MorePublic health programs featured at Community Conversation Oct. 6
The Community Conversation slated for Thursday, Oct. 6, will feature Greene County public health director Becky Wolf, Life Line program coordinator Cheree Derry, and Healthy Rides coordinator Phyllis Woodley. They will brief attendees on a new program, Unlock Your Brain, as well as Life Lines, vaccines for adults, and the Healthy Rides transportation program. Community Conversations are hosted monthly as…
Read MoreExtension slates forest, aquatic and RoW CIC for Oct. 19
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Greene County office will host a Forest, Aquatic, and Right-of-Way Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators on Wednesday, Oct. 19. The program provided by the ISU Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) can be seen at office locations across Iowa. The local attendance site is Greene County Extension Office meeting…
Read MoreGCYAA slates fall fundraiser
Editor’s note: Change of location since original post The volunteer Greene County Youth Athletic Association board is hosting a fall fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 1, at Linduska Field in Jefferson. Gates will open at 5:30 pm, with admission a free will donation. A meal featuring a hotdog or burger, chips and a drink will be served starting at 6 pm at…
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