The Bell Tower Block Party slated for Aug. 29 has been cancelled, but the Jefferson park and recreation department plans to hold a Fun Run and 5K and 10K races that morning. As a new twist, $100 cash prizes will be awarded for their races. Pre-race check-in opens at the Greene County Community Center at 7 am. The one mile…
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JPRD offers soccer, flag football for young players
The registration deadline for the Jefferson park and recreation department’s U8 soccer program is Aug. 19 at 9 pm. The program is for youngsters with birthdates in 2013 or 2014. Practices will be held at Kelso Park, with games there or in Ogden Saturdays, Sept. 12-Oct. 17. The player fee is $35 for members of the Greene County Community Center…
Read MoreLandus slates virtual events to update harvest plans
Area farmers are invited to hear from Landus leaders on how drought and the recent derecho may impact harvest logistics at the cooperative’s grain facilities in the area. Virtual meetings are slated beginning Wednesday, Aug. 19. “We know getting ready for harvest is one of our farmer-owners most critical times of the year,” said Matt Carstens, president and CEO of…
Read MorePork producer recovery webinars offered
Iowa’s pig farmers continue to battle against economic situations that are causing an expected average loss in 2020 of $37 per pig. When added up, that’s a $2.1 billion loss to the 5,400 pig farmers around the state. That’s why the Iowa Pork Industry Center and Iowa Pork Producers Association have developed a Producer Recovery webinar series focusing on information producers…
Read MoreExtension shares info on assessing grain bin damage
When steel grain bins sustain wind damage, careful inspection is needed to evaluate repair or replacement options. Inspection assistance and advice from a consulting engineer or bin manufacturer representative is the best option. When damage is confined to the roof, sidewall sheets, or wall stiffeners of the bin, replacement of damaged materials may be feasible. Evaluation of displacement, distortion, or…
Read MoreLocal GOP opens headquarters
Greene County Republicans opened a campaign headquarters Tuesday on the southeast corner of the downtown square in Jefferson. According to county GOP central committee member Sean Sebourn, the headquarters will serve as a hub for building a grassroots effort leading up the the Nov. 3 general election. Organizers plan to have volunteer phone banks calling while the headquarters is open.…
Read MoreStuffed animal adoption, wellness clinic slated
The Animal Protection and Education Charity will hold a free stuffed animal adoption event with a stuffed animal wellness clinic Saturday, Aug. 22, from 9 am to 1 pm at its location at 801 W Mamie Eisenhower in Boone. This event will be held outdoors. Social distancing and face masks are encouraged. This is a free Event. All stuffed animal adoptions are free,…
Read MoreStudents, staff test the waters of returning to school during 3-week summer session
The Greene County Schools recently finished a three-week summer school program for students in grades K-8. A total of 101 students participated in summer school. They were served by 17 teachers and 11 associates, allowing for the students to be broken into smaller learning groups and at times to have one-on-one attention. A school counselor was on site every day…
Read MoreAmerican Legion to meet outdoors
The local American Legion Post #11 will be meet Monday, Aug. 10, at 7 pm at the tank across from the Freedom Rock in Jefferson. Due to the COVID pandemic, the post will meet outside this month with social distancing. Masks will be optional. Bring a lawn chair to sit in. All members and any other veterans interested in the…
Read MoreJefferson Telecom supports school supply drive
Jefferson Telecom has supported the annual school supply drive initiated by Greene County New Opportunities since 2014. Jamie Daubendiek, Jefferson Telecom General Manager (pictured below, left) presented Teresa Lansman, coordinator at Greene County New Opportunities, with a check for $500. The donation will be used to purchase school supplies for this year’s drive. Last year, more than 200 children were…
Read MoreVeterans serving baked potato meal
VFW Post #9599 and the VFW auxiliary are hosting a meal Thursday, July 30, at the VFW hall on the east side of the square in Jefferson. The meal will include broccoli and cheese baked potato or chili and cheese baked potato with dessert beginning at 5 until 7:30 pm. A free will donation will be accepted. Due to the…
Read MoreRSVP leads off Community Conversation series
Community Conversations will open the fall program Thursday, Aug. 6, at 5:30 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, 801 W. Lincoln Way, in Jefferson. Sheilah Pound, Greene County volunteer coordinator for RSVP 55+ of Boone and Greene Counties, will share ways to share “the experience of a lifetime” through the volunteer programs available. She will also explain how to access services…
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