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…
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Miller 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…
Read MoreHealthiest State Walk Oct. 5 in Churdan
Churdan area residents are invited to be part of the 12th annual Healthiest State Walk Wednesday, Oct. 5. The walk will begin at 9:30 am at the Paton-Churdan school. Refreshments will be served afterwards and the library will hold a drawing for prizes. Walkers can register at IowaHealthiestState.com/Walk. The walk in Churdan is sponsored by the Paton-Churdan school, Churdan library,…
Read MoreP.E.O. to host fundraising dinner
“Enjoying a unique dinner at The Centennial, Jefferson’s newest restaurant, and ‘doing good’ at the same time is the best,” said P.E.O. chapter CZ president Jean Van Gilder. “Dinner with a Purpose” hosted by chapter CZ is exactly that. “We’re planning an especially delicious meal as a fundraiser instead of our wildly popular annual salad luncheon and supporting a local…
Read MoreVarceis Club ham ball luncheon is Sept. 29
The ham balls were “crazy” last year. The Varceis Club served right at 200 grab-n-go meals and learned something – the club could do it! Therefore, the Varceis Club is offering the second Grab-n-Go Ham Ball Luncheon. Menu includes a generous tasty ham ball, cheesy potatoes, coleslaw, dinner roll, beverage and a treat. Price is $9 and will be collected…
Read MoreNew hours at Jamaica library
New fall hours will take effect at the Jamaica public library on Monday, Sept. 19. The new hours will be Monday 1-5 pm, Tuesday 1-5 pm, Wednesday 11-4 pm, Thursday, 2-7 pm, Friday closed, Saturday 10-noon, and Sunday closed. “We changed up our hours this summer opening in the morning on Monday and opening into the evening on Thursdays with…
Read MoreLend a hand in a state park at Statewide Volunteer Day on Sept. 24
Iowans are invited to lend a hand at the Department of Natural Resource’s sixth annual Statewide Volunteer Day Saturday, Sept. 24. Several parks across the state will host volunteer events to help spruce up trails, buildings, and other park amenities. “Iowa state parks are beloved places for many Iowans, and we greatly appreciate the help volunteers provide,” said Sherry Arntzen,…
Read MoreCounty attorney candidate Laehn plans meet-and-greet
A candidate meet-and-greet in the race for Greene County attorney will be held Wednesday, Sept. 14, from 5:30 to 8 pm at the Welcome Center at the Thomas Jefferson Gardens. Dr Thomas Laehn, the current Greene County attorney, will be available meet constituents, to share his goals for the county attorney’s office, and to answer questions from the public. Light…
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