Signing up early to be a Library Friends member is an annual tradition for lovers of the annual used book sale. The benefit of an early membership is the opportunity to shop the book sale before it opens to the public (or non-members). The first day of our week-long fall sale is Friday, Sept. 23, and is reserved only for…
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4-H Hall of Fame Award to Peg Morlan-Gannon
Peg Morlan-Gannon of rural Greene County was inducted into the 2022 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame during a ceremony at the 4-H Exhibits Building at the Iowa State Fair on Sunday, Aug. 21. Ninety-eight Iowa counties participated this year and selected 133 inductees for their outstanding service and dedication to 4-H. Inductees or their surviving family members were presented a…
Read MoreMcDonald earns county recorder certification
Greene County recorder Deb McDonald was recently honored for completing the Iowa County Recorders Association’s certification program, earning her status as an Iowa Certified County Recorder. The graduation event occurred in conjunction with the Iowa State Association of County’s annual conference. Fifty-five county recorders received certificates of completion in the program this year. The recorder certification program was collaboratively created in…
Read MoreCommunity Conversation Sept. 1 about new jail
Greene County sheriff Jack Williams, Jefferson police chief Mark Clouse, and Greene County attorney Thomas Laehn will discuss why they think Greene County needs a new jail at a Community Conversation Thursday, Sept. 1, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson. Social time and snacks will begin at 5 pm, with the program at 5:30. There will be time for questions…
Read MoreGreene County Singers invite new members
The Greene County Singers invite all those who sang in a chorus in high school or college and miss it, all those who sing in a church choir and want to meet and sing with new people, and everyone who sings in the shower, their car, or with their play list, to join the group. “The Greene County Singers is…
Read MoreBayard all school reunion Saturday, Aug. 27
Friends of the Bayard Community School are gathering Saturday, Aug. 27, for an all school reunion. Graduates and friends are invited to join the fun on Bayard’s Main Street 2 – 11 pm. The Bayard public library will be open from 9 am – 5 pm. Graduates are asked to stop at the library to update their names, addresses, email…
Read MoreAnnual Latino festival Aug. 27 in Perry
Hispanics United for Perry (HUP) will host its annual Latino Festival, ¡Viva Perry!, Saturday, Aug. 27, from 10 am to 7 pm. This year the festival will be held in Pattee Park at the bandshell area located on the west side of the park. Food and other booths will be set up in the parking lot and grassy area next…
Read MoreUebel, Reedy join medical center foundation board
The Greene County Medical Center Foundation board announced two new members to the board at its July meeting. Jefferson resident Nikki Uebel and Scranton resident Cara Reedy have joined the medical center foundation board. “We are excited to announce two new board members to the foundation board,” said Nancy Houska, foundation director. “Their backgrounds in banking, finance, and marketing will…
Read MoreScranton United Charity drive under way
The Scranton United Charity fund drive is underway with the donor cards ready to be mailed in the near future. Residents in the Scranton community will receive a letter in their mail asking for a donation. For many of the organizations, this is the only fund drive of the year. Organizers ask that residents give generously to assist in funding…
Read MoreCasino donates to food pantry
Wild Rose Casino and Hotel Jefferson has announced a $5,000 donation to the Greene County Christian Action Resource Center food pantry. Established in 1993, the ARC in Jefferson provides no-cost food donations to area families in Greene County. In 2019, the organization moved to its current facility to keep up with the need. Shirley Haupert, director of the ARC, was…
Read MoreCommunity Players to hold auditions for fall production
Auditions are slated for the Community Players of Greene County fall production of “See How They Run” by Philip King. Auditions will be held Sunday, Aug. 15, from 2 to 4 pm, and Monday, Aug. 15, from 6 to 8 pm at the Masonic lodge, 120 N. Wilson, in Jefferson. The cast of the three-act farce includes three females and…
Read MoreSt Patrick to mark sesquicentennial Saturday
Former parishioners and supporters will celebrate the 150th anniversary of St Patrick historic church and cemetery in Cedar Township Saturday, Aug. 13. The day will begin with mass and the opening of the cornerstone at 11:30 am, followed by lunch at 12:30 pm. A Heritage Parade of Families will take place at 2:15. Handmade wood kaleidoscopes will be auctioned at…
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