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Tech petting zoo at Jefferson public library

The Jefferson public library staff is ready to help area residents get up close and become friendly with the electronic resources available free at the library. A visit to the tech petting zoo will include personal instruction on any resources of interest. The tech petting zoo is available by appointment at the following times: Tuesday, Aug. 9, from 10 am…

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Warm Wishes slates opening events

After a successful soft-opening at the Bell Tower Festival, Warm Wishes is fully opening its brick and mortar store for Stationery Store Day Saturday, Aug. 6. “Stationery Store Day is a day carved out for everyone who loves paper to celebrate and lift up the most special specialty store: the paper shop,” said Warm Wishes owner Kristin Lang. Paper shops…

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Extension offers retirement planning workshop

Registration deadline is Aug. 28 Being sure retirement funds will last for a one’s lifetime will be addressed Tuesday evenings Aug. 30 and Sept. 6 in an online workshop from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Each session will be held from 6:30-8:30 pm. “Writing Your Retirement Paycheck” is designed to provide information and resources needed by those approaching retirement…

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Bill Sutton honored by Greene County Farm Bureau

The Greene County Farm Bureau Distinguished Service to Agriculture Award was presented to Bill Sutton of Jefferson at the 2022 Greene County Farm Bureau member appreciation picnic July 19 at the Grand Junction Community Center.     Board member Jim Giese made the presentation after reading the following: “This year’s Greene County Farm Bureau’s Distinguished Service to Ag Award goes to…

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Farmland leasing meetings in August

Farmland Leasing Meetings for agriculture property owners, tenants, ag business representatives and lenders will be held at 11 different locations throughout West Central Iowa in early August.  Each workshop will focus on current farmland value and lease rate trends, methods for determining fair ag rents for 2023, conservation practices, farmland lease communication and legalities, including how to write and terminate…

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Scranton school staff holds reunion

Staff from the former Scranton school held a get-together June 25, sharing hugs, catching up, touring what’s left of the building, taking pictures and reminiscing. The 1919 three-story classroom structure is no longer there. It was razed 10 years ago, after being closed as an attendance center at the end of the 2007-08 school year. According to local history, a…

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Thirty years of shared birthdays

Thirty years ago, back in 1992, several area residents with July 24 birthdays began meeting for a joint celebration. As the years progressed, there have been as many as 15 who shared that date as their birthdate. This year the group met at The Centennial for a nice meal and dessert.

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Fun Daze July 30 in Rippey

The Rippey Lions Club is sponsoring the Rippey Fun Daze on Saturday, July 30. Activities for all ages will begin at noon with a car show on Main Street, a food truck, walking tacos served at the library and other activities, and silent auction with a variety of items for bids in the library/Community Center. From 11 am to 2 pm…

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Heat precautions for families dealing with dementia

~provided by the Alzheimer’s Association of Iowa As the temperatures rise across the country, extreme heat can have a significant impact on everyone’s safety, but they can be especially stressful and confusing for individuals with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Alzheimer’s disease causes a number of changes in the brain and body that may affect their safety, including changes in sensitivity…

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