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…
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New 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…
Read MorePlan now for Friends of the Library fall book sale
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…
Read More4-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…
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