The Greene County 4-H Foundation will kick off its fundraising drive during National 4-H Week, Oct. 3-9. This board provides $10,000 to $15,000 annually to Greene County 4-H educational programs and projects. “The goal this year is to purchase new equipment for the Clover Café which operates during the Greene County Fair. Many items are decades old and are…
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Benefit dinner Sunday for Shahan family
Members of First United Methodist Church in Jefferson will serve a drive-thru fried chicken dinner Sunday, Sept. 19, from 11 am to noon. Mashed potatoes with gravy, home-canned sweet corn, and a choice of apple crisp or Oreo cheesecake will round out the menu. Free will donations will be accepted to benefit the family of young Avril Shahan, who is…
Read MoreIowa Prairie Heritage Week Sept. 12-18
Governor Kim Reynolds has proclaimed September 12-18, 2021 as Iowa Prairie Heritage Week. The week is coordinated by Iowa Prairie Network, a statewide nonprofit whose mission is to learn about, teach about, enjoy, and protect Iowa’s important tallgrass prairie history. Iowans are encouraged to visit a prairie this week. A list of publicly-accessible prairies and prairie events is available on…
Read MoreChurdan recaps summer reading program, tells plans for 9/11 program
As children head back to school, the Churdan library has finished its summer reading program. The library had five weekly programs in June and July for toddlers through fifth grade. There was also a bubble program, a community fun night, a swimming trip, and a balloon workshop. Special programs included Dan Towers on local animals, Joe Minnehan on bears, Austin…
Read MoreCrystal Rice hired as Scranton city clerk by 3-2 vote
Scranton has a new city clerk but she was hired amid some controversy and on a split vote. Crystal Rice was offered the position following a special meeting on Aug. 19. Voting in favor of the resolution to hire Rice were David Dideriksen, Zach Sukovaty and Jeramie Phillips. Casting no votes were Cassidy Wilson and Jerry Boyd. This was the…
Read MoreAdult tool safety class slated at GrCo HS
Participants will then have access to monthly work nights The Greene County Schools construction department will be hold a tool safety class for interested adult patrons of the school district on Monday, Sept. 20, from 6 to 9 pm at the career academy. Attendees will be taught to properly/safely use the table saw, surface planer, belt sander, oscillating spindle sander,…
Read MoreAbundant Life Ministries to host World Missions Day Sept. 18
Members of Abundant Life Ministries invite area residents to bring their families to come and see World Missions Day Saturday, Sept. 18, from 10 am to noon at Abundant Life Ministries, 1308 W. Lincoln Way, in Jefferson. World Missions Day will feature tables with photos, current reports from missionaries, activities for kids, music and food from all the nations. Guests…
Read MoreJamaica Lions tractor ride set for Friday
The Jamaica Lions Club tractor ride is scheduled for Friday, Sept.10. Participants will meet and unload their tractors behind the school at 7 am to register. The ride leaves at 8 am and returns about 12:30 pm. Just One more will have burgers and brats, or bring your own lunch for fellowship on the return. Persons who have concerns…
Read MoreFriends of the Library memberships available now in advance of fall book sale
The Friends of the Jefferson Public Library annual fall book sale begins Sept. 17, on a Friday afternoon for the first time. The sale, held in the library basement, will be open on Friday from 1 to 6 pm for Friends members only. Anyone can be a Friend of the Library. Memberships are available at the circulation desk in the…
Read MorePigSkin Kick at Friday football game with Perry
Greene County Farm Bureau is again sponsoring the annual PigSkin Kick at Friday night’s Greene County vs. Perry football game. Two high school seniors have been selected to try a kick from the 10-yard line during Friday night’s half time show. If successful, they will each win a prize package from Greene County Farm Bureau.
Read MoreExtension offers online child care training to ensure the health and safety of children
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offers childcare provider training, which has been approved by the Department of Human Services and CACFP. The training helps providers identify, recognize, and implement best practices relative to nutrition, physical activity, health, and safety for children under their care. Iowa’s youth are at risk. “Only half of Iowa youth meet current physical activity recommendation…
Read MoreRetirement open house slated for Terry Clark
Terry Clark will complete her 25-year tenure as assistant director, children’s librarian, and bookkeeper at the Jefferson public library at the end of the month. A retirement open house in her honor is slated for Saturday, Aug. 28, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm in the children’s department at the library. The Friends of the Library will serve refreshments. All…
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