Jefferson American Legion Post 11 will offer the Floyd W. Brown Scholarship, a $500 scholarship, to a graduating public school or homeschooled senior. Applications are in the high school guidance counselor’s office. The senior must be the son or daughter of an honorably discharged veteran. One scholarship will be awarded each year. All post-secondary programs are acceptable, including college or…
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Chili cook-off in Rippey Saturday
The annual chili cook-off fundraiser, sponsored by the Rippey public library, will be held Saturday, Jan. 21. Serving is from 11 am to 1 pm or until the food is gone. Cast your kernel for your favorite chili! Prizes will be given! The menu includes chili, cinnamon rolls, coffee and cold beverages. Lots of fun to go around! A free-will offering…
Read MoreWinners told in annual fifth grade flag essay contest
American Legion Post #11 in Jefferson concluded its annual fifth grade flag essay contest in December. Awards were presented at Greene County Middle School by Post #11 vice commander Jim Andrew on Dec. 19. Sixty-three students participated in the flag essay contest under the guidance of fifth grade social studies teacher Kim Braun. First place was awarded to Annabelle Sanders.…
Read MoreISU horticulture donates to Elks dinner
Jefferson Elks and Does members helped Barb Clawson, advisor and faculty member from the ISU Horticulture Dept, unload almost 70 poinsettias that were used as prizes at the community dinner event on Christmas Day, sponsored by the Elks Club.
Read MoreManure applicators training slated
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…
Read MoreCareer 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…
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