The Greene County School Foundation will host an event to welcome class reunions to the Bell Tower Festival this year. This special event will include live entertainment with acoustic guitarist and singer/songwriter Zachary Freedom. Freedom recently performed at Country Blessings’ Spring Fling and is well-known throughout the area. School Foundation board member Karen Lawton is chairing the Reunion Rendezvous event…
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Slow down and move over while driving this Mother’s Day weekend
The Iowa State Patrol is teaming up with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Region 7 states, including Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska for the Slow Down Move Over enforcement campaign to remind drivers to obey the speed limits and to move over for emergency vehicles this Mother’s Day weekend. Mother’s Day is May 8 and law enforcement agencies from the…
Read MoreVoting and elections topic of Community Conversation
Greene County deputy auditor for elections Billie Jo Hoskins will speak at the Community Conversation Thursday, May 5, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson. Hoskins will discuss the requirements of an election; the difference between primary and general elections; the cost and preparation for an election; voter qualifications; election security; the process of voting; and how elections are closed. Fellowship…
Read MoreTree planting in Jefferson May 4
The Jefferson tree committee will join with Alliant Energy in sponsoring a spring tree planting day in the city of Jefferson on May 4. Planting will be done by Greene County eighth graders in the city parkings on the west end of Harrison and Monroe Sts in Jefferson. It will begin at 8:15 am and end by noon. Brad Riphagen…
Read MoreEarth Day – Saving the earth one small step at a time
~from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources DES MOINES—Figuring out what you can do to help the planet can seem overwhelming. But there are many ways you can help—at home, in your neighborhood or at your favorite lake, state park or wild area. Wherever you celebrate, our Earth Day page has many ideas. Some are simple, like educating yourself and…
Read MoreUsed book sale April 28-30
The Friends of the Jefferson Public Library invite area residents to “spring into the library” for the Annual Friends’ spring book sale. The three-day book sale begins Thursday, April 28, and runs through Saturday, April 30. Admission is free and prices range from 25 cents to $2. The book sale is held in the library basement during regular open hours. “The…
Read MoreScranton all school reunion set for June 18
The plans are set for the Scranton Alumni All School Reunion. The event will be held on Saturday, June 18. Invitations were mailed in late March to the last known address of Scranton graduates. If you have not received an invitation, please contact info@scrantonhigh.com. Registration will begin at 3 p.m. with the banquet served at 5 p.m. The cost of…
Read MoreJefferson once again to receive trees from Alliant Energy in partnership with Trees Forever
Jefferson is among the 33 Iowa communities that will soon be greener thanks to grants from Alliant Energy’s Community Tree program, part of the company’s One Million Trees initiative. Alliant Energy partners with Trees Forever to help communities develop, select and plant a diverse mix of trees. This year’s funds will help communities plant trees to increase energy efficiency and…
Read MoreGJ Fun Days fundraiser April 24
The Grand Junction Fun Days committee is hosting a beef burger luncheon with Bingo Sunday, April 24, from 11 am to 1 pm at the St Brigid Parish Center. Cost of the meal is $5, with children 5 and younger eating free. Delivery is available by calling Jen Wilson at 515-729-3027. The delivery team is even willing to do field-side…
Read MoreChurdan library lunch fundraiser April 23
The Churdan library staff and trustees are hosting a drive thru lunch fundraiser Saturday, April 23, from 11 am to 1 pm, or while the food lasts. The men will include Maidrites, baked beans, coleslaw, chips and a cookie. Donations will be accepted, with a suggested minimum of $6 per person. Library supporters should enter the alley from the east…
Read MoreEaster egg hunt in Churdan
The Churdan library will be the scene of an Easter egg hunt Saturday, April 16, at 10 am. The hunt is for children in fourth grade and younger. Older children are welcome to help. The hunt will be held indoors if the weather is inclement.
Read MoreChristian teen mental health speaker coming to Jefferson
The Greater Greene County Presbyterian Ministry is bringing Anna Lee to Jefferson Sunday, April 24, to share her story of anxiety and depression, redemption and God’s love. She will speak at 5 pm at the First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson. The free event is geared toward middle school and high school youth and their families, although persons of all ages…
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