Commercial manure applicators can attend annual training to meet commercial manure applicator certification requirements on Thursday, Jan. 5, 9 am to 12 pm, or 1 to 4 pm at Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Greene County. Please contact Cindy Adamson at 515-386-2138 to register. There is no fee for the workshop. Pre-registration is required. No walk-ins allowed. Applicators must…
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Career Academy to hold Canva classes in January
The Greene County Career Academy and Iowa Central Community College will host a pair of classes in Canva, a creative design tool used for many social media applications, flyers and marketing materials, and personal projects like invitations and announcements. Canva has many pre-designed templates or users can start “from scratch.” An introductory class is slated for Tuesday, Jan. 10, with…
Read MoreSnowmobile, off-highway vehicle registrations expire Dec. 31
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources reminds Iowans that registrations for snowmobiles and OHVs purchased during the 2022 registration cycle expire Dec. 31. Any decal displayed on a machine with a 22 printed on it will no longer be valid for machines used on snowmobile trails, public ice, or the OHV parks. Any registration that is not renewed prior to…
Read MoreCommunity blood drive next Tuesday in Jefferson
The community blood supply has been low due to lower donor turnout. LifeServe is calling on all blood donors to help boost this blood supply as the holidays approach. Someone requires a blood transfusion every two seconds. One hundred percent of the blood products needed by your community hospital come from LifeServe blood donors. The Greene County Medical Center auxiliary…
Read MoreCommercial manure applicator training in Greene County Jan. 5
Registration deadline is December 30 Commercial manure applicators should plan to attend the Commercial Manure Applicator training program scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 5, from 9 am to noon or from 1 to 4 pm. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, in cooperation with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, will conduct the required three-hour training workshop at that time. There…
Read MoreHoliday books and more on sale at the Jefferson public libary
The Friends of the Jefferson Public Library are again sponsoring their annual holiday sale featuring used books and DVDs throughout December in both the adult and children’s departments. Items will be added continually through the month. Persons who have books or DVDs to donate can leave them in the donation bin in the library entryway. All proceeds directly benefit the…
Read MorePheasants Forever chapter holds annual banquet
It was another successful banquet for the Greene County Pheasants Forever chapter. The volunteer committee hosted the event on Friday evening, Nov. 4, at Clover Hall on the Greene County Fairgrounds in Jefferson. More than 100 hunting friends were in attendance. The meal was catered by Lidderdale Country Store with desserts furnished by committee members and their spouses. Kevin Lentz…
Read MoreJamaica library plans holiday open house
The Jamaica public library will host a Christmas open house for patrons and friends on Tuesday, Dec. 6, from 2 to 3 pm at the library. Holiday refreshments will be served. Those attending will be eligible for the grand prize drawing of the Jamaica history book published at the Jamaica Centennial in 1982 (a $20 value). Information about the library’s…
Read MoreMedical center’s extended care facility offers private pay alternative living option for seniors
Jefferson is the only home 93-year-old Alice Shriver has ever known, and she is happy to be able to stay here as a patient in the newly-developed Extended Care program at Greene County Medical Center. Alice grew up in the Jefferson countryside, moving into town when she entered high school. Jefferson is also where she and her late husband Lloyd…
Read MoreJingle into Junction Sunday, Dec. 4
Grand Junction’s annual Jingle Into Junction community celebration will be held Sunday, Dec. 4, from 5 to 6:30 pm in the Grand Junction Community Center. Now in its 10th year, the holiday festivities will include a silent auction, tabletop and centerpiece displays for sale, gifts from the Naked Ladies Garden Club, and a GJ Library bake sale. The local Praise…
Read MoreChristmas concert at St Patrick Dec. 4
St Patrick Church in Cedar Township will host All Strings Attached of Carroll for a Christmas concert Sunday, Dec. 4. Doors will open at 2 pm with the concert at 3 pm. The church is located at 449 E Ave west of Churdan. Visit www.srtpatrickschurdan.com
Read MorePrairie Lakes AEA achieves full accreditation
Prairie Lakes Area Education Agency has achieved full accreditation from the Iowa State Board of Education at its regular board meeting Nov. 16. The accredited status indicates that the agency has met all requirements for services designated by Chapter 72 of the Iowa Administrative Code. “As an agency, we take the accreditation process very seriously and use it as an…
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