It is not at all unusual for people to make New Year’s resolutions that center on improving their health. Whether they want to lose a few pounds, firm and tone, work on reducing the impact of a chronic illness or just want to focus on feeling better, it all begins with laying the groundwork of a solid plan. 21st Century…
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Farm ancestors topic when genealogy group meets Jan. 6
The Greene County Iowa Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, Jan. 6, at 10 am. Assistance in finding more information about farming ancestors will be the program. Mary Ealy’s topic will be on using plat books and understanding land descriptions to find where ancestors lived and worked. The meeting room at the Jefferson Public Library basement is handicap accessible. Members and…
Read MoreRobinson named director of GJ library
Alan Robinson has been named director of the Grand Junction Public Library. A resident of Grand Junction, he was previously director of the Jamaica Public Library in Jamaica. Robinson also worked at the Cobblestone Hotel in Jefferson and at Jefferson Matters: Main Street following a 20-year career as a business journalist in New York. “The Grand Junction library is an…
Read MoreKiwanis Club donates to ARC
The Jefferson Kiwanis Club strives to support the growth and activities of children in Greene County. Kiwanians’ motto is “Serving the children of the world.” The club has various ways to raise money for the projects it supports. That includes the annual pancake breakfast each October, the chicken dinner in the spring, and the pop can collection next to Ace…
Read MoreAdvances in ag technology topic of Jan. 19 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 discussion is planned for Friday, Jan. 19, from 9:30 to 11 am at the Greene County Extension & Outreach meeting room. This Ag Coffee is free, no registration is required.…
Read MoreCommercial manure applicators training offered by ISU Extension & Outreach
Commercial manure applicators should plan to attend the Commercial Manure Applicator training program scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 4, from 9 to noon or 1 to 4 pm. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, in cooperation with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, will conduct the required three-hour training workshop at that time. There is no fee to attend the workshop.…
Read MoreScranton library news
Here’s what is happening at the library during December: Wednesday, Dec. 6 – Christmas in Scranton, stop in for a calendar and popcorn and register to win a great prize. The library will be open until 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11 – Bingo for all ages, 2:30 pm. Lots of fun Christmas prizes. Monday, Dec. 18 – Family movie with…
Read MorePancakes and Santa in Rippey Saturday
A pancake breakfast Saturday, Dec. 9, in Rippey will include a visit from Santa Claus. The breakfast will be served from 8 to 11 am in the Rippey Community Room. Santa plans to arrive at 10 am. A free will donation will be accepted for the meal, with proceeds going toward Rippey Day fireworks in July. The event is sponsored…
Read MoreJoseph Murray hosts art open house this weekend
Joseph Murray is hosting a Holiday Art Open House December 8, 9 and 10 from 1-9 pm or by appointment by calling 712-652-3750 or emailing Wayuga@netins.net at his art studio/gallery located at 835 230th Street, Jefferson. Murray has been painting for 52 years and counting. He plans to continue for years to come. His paintings center around a Lakota Native…
Read MoreGrCo HS students present Christmas comedy Dec. 1-2
This Friday and Saturday, Dec. 1-2, at 7 pm in the Greene County High School Auditorium, high school students will perform “Santa’s Zombie Apocolypse,” a comedy by Bradley Walton with permission of Theatre Folk.com This merry, not scary comedy features two reindeer who are visiting their grandparents at the North Pole. Unfortunately, their visit will coincide with the arrival of zombies. The…
Read MoreJingle Into Junction Sunday, Dec. 3
Jingle Into Junction, Grand Junction’s annual community holiday celebration, will be held on Sunday, Dec. 3, from 5 to 6:30 pm in the Grand Junction Community Center. Now in its 11th year, the event will include a silent auction, centerpiece and outdoor décor displays for sale, gifts from the Naked Ladies Garden Club, and a GJ Library bake sale. New…
Read MoreHoliday book sale at Jefferson library
The Friends of the Jefferson Public Library are again sponsoring their annual holiday sale featuring used books and DVDs throughout December in both the adult and children’s departments. Items will be added continually through the month. Persons who have books or DVDs to donate can leave them in the donation bin in the library entryway. All proceeds directly benefit the…
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