The Jefferson Benevolent Patriotic Order of Does recently donated $500 to Congregate Meals. Through fundraisers the DOES support the local community in many ways. Congregate Meals serves Scranton, Churdan, Grand Junction and Jefferson with delivery to homebound participants, pickup and dine in meals. They serve an average of 80 people daily Monday through Friday. The total cost of providing this…
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Genealogical Society to meet Saturday
The February meeting of the Greene County Genealogy Society will be held Saturday, Feb. 5, at 10 am in the meeting room of the Jefferson public library. Corinne Bancroft will have the program. The library is handicapped accessible and everyone is welcome to attend.
Read MoreCommercial ag weed, insect, plant disease course set for Feb. 9
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Greene County will host a commercial ag weed, insect, and plant disease management continuing instruction course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators Wednesday, Feb. 9. The program, provided by the ISU Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP), is available at office locations across Iowa. The local attendance site is Greene County Extension meeting…
Read MoreTJG brochure now in Spanish
As a welcoming gesture for all who visit the Thomas Jefferson Gardens of Greene County (TJGGC), the gardens board offers a self-guided tour brochure detailing the many features of the attraction with history of the prairie garden, the Thomas Jefferson designed plow, the farmers’ garden, the greenhouse, musical instruments, and more. The guide is available in the Welcome Center, “Greene…
Read MoreFarm Bill topic of Feb. 18 Ag Coffee
Greene County Extension & Outreach is hosting a series of Ag Coffee events, bringing farmers and other agricultural professionals together for an informal discussion on current ag topics. The next Ag Coffee is slated for Friday, Feb. 18, from 9:30 to 11 am program at the Greene County Extension & Outreach meeting room. The topic will be the Farm Bill,…
Read MoreMidwest Behavioral Health at Community Conversation
Megan Ball, founder and program director of Midwest Behavioral Health LLC will discuss the diagnostic services for addiction and mental illness provided by the company at a Community Conversation Thursday, Feb. 3, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson. Midwest Behavioral Health will have a detox/residential program at 603 Irving St in Scranton. Outpatient services will be provided at 102 N.…
Read MoreFun Day fundraiser in GJ Saturday
Fundraising for the 2022 Grand Junction Fun Day kicks off this Saturday, Jan. 22. The committee will host a soup supper, bake sale and bingo from 5 to 7 pm at the Grand Junction Community Center. There is a $5 charge for the soup supper. Children 5 and younger eat free. Delivery is available by calling Jen Wilson at 515-729-3027.
Read MoreChili cook-off at Rippey library Jan. 22
The Rippey library will host a chili cook-off Saturday, Jan. 22, from 11 am to 1 pm. Entries into the cook-off should be at the library by 10:45. Chili and cinnamon rolls, along with a beverage, will be served for a free will donation. “Come have a yummy lunch and sample some fantastic chili,” a library spokesperson said.
Read MoreLasagna fundraiser for Webb House
Members of First United Methodist Church will host a lasagna dinner fundraiser Sunday, Jan. 23, from 11 am to 1 pm. The menu will include lasagna, salad, garlic bread and bars. The meal will be take-out only. All proceeds will go to the Webb House youth activity center. Call the church at 515-386-4411 to order meals.
Read MoreGrCo juniors to host chili supper
The junior class at Greene County High School will serve a fundraiser supper Friday, Jan. 14, to raise money for the 2022 prom. The meal will consist of chili and crackers, cinnamon roll, and a beverage. Serving time will be from 5 to 8 pm in the high school cafeteria. Carryout will also be available on the north side of…
Read MoreBoat registrations due by April 30
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources reminds boaters that 2022 is a boat registration year. Iowans will register about 215,000 boats before April 30. Boat registrations are valid for three years. Boat registrations are handled by Iowa’s county recorders. Boat owners may bring their current registration to any recorder’s office when they renew. Nonresidents who register their boat in Iowa…
Read MoreAg Coffee slated for Jan. 28
Greene County Extension & Outreach is hosting a series of Ag Coffee events, bringing farmers and other agricultural professionals together for an informal discussion on current ag topics. Those interested are invited to attend the second ag coffee program Friday, Jan. 28, from 9:30 to 11 am at the Greene County Extension & Outreach meeting room. This month’s topic will…
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