Thomas Jefferson Gardens will host its annual plant sale on Friday, May 2, from 10 am to 6 pm, and Saturday, May 3, from 10 am to 1 pm. Twelve-inch hanging baskets, window planters, and medium sized round planters will be available. All proceeds go to maintaining the beautiful gardens. “Feel free to peek inside the greenhouse ahead of time,”…
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George Gallup topic for Genealogical Society program May 3
Carol Schultz of Jefferson will present portions of her extensive research on George Gallup, one of Jefferson’s most famous residents, at the Greene County Genealogical Society meeting Saturday, May 3, at 10 am in the basement meeting room at the Jefferson public library. Schultz has continued her research since first presenting the topic for the Historical Society a few years…
Read MoreDoes make donations, host fundraiser brunch
Jefferson Does Drove #196 recently contributed $250 to PAWs and $900 to Congregate Meals as well as $250 to Ram Readers, $500 to disaster relief and $800 scholarships to two local students. The Does will host a Mother’s Day Brunch Sunday, May 11, from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm at the Jefferson Elks lodge. Tickets are available at the Printers…
Read MoreScholarships available to GrCoCSD students for college years 2-5
The Greene County School District Education Foundation will again award 10 Floyd Duane Dunlop Scholarships in the amount of $2,000 each. The scholarship will be granted to Greene County School District graduates going into their second – fifth year of post-high school education in either a college or trade school program. Master’s degree programs are not included in this scholarship.…
Read MoreISU Extension offers ServSafe training in June
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach- Greene County is offering a food safety training for food service managers on Wednesday, June 11, at ISU Extension- Greene County in Jefferson. “Certification in ServSafe® meets the Food Code requirements in Iowa to have a certified food protection manager in all establishments,” said Renee Sweers, class instructor and ISU Extension and Outreach health…
Read MoreIowa boat registrations expire April 30
Iowans will register more than 220,000 boats before April 30, when current boat registrations expire. Boat registrations are good for three years. Registration fees support boater education and safety, water trails, navigation enforcement and aquatic invasive species. Boat owners may bring their current registration to any Iowa county recorder’s office when they renew. Nonresidents who register their boat in Iowa…
Read MoreDiscover the renewal of spring with the DNR weekly bloom report
Wildflowers are enticing treasures for wilderness lovers each spring. They sprinkle wild landscapes with color and send subtle fragrances into the nearby air. Get outside this spring and see what you can find. Find fleeting beauties of spring with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) weekly woodland wildflower bloom report. Just like the weather, wildflowers can be unpredictable. Visit…
Read MoreAttorney General warns against scams and frauds
With April Fools’ Day around the corner, Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today warned Iowans to look out for the Top 10 reported complaints and scams to protect themselves and avoid getting fooled by fraudsters. Last year, the Iowa Attorney General’s office’s Consumer Protection Division received over 3,900 complaints, which addressed more than 30 different industries and scam categories. Noticeable trends…
Read MoreArea students complete at individual state speech contest
Students from both Greene County high schools attended the Iowa High School Speech Association’s state individual contest March 15. A trio of GrCoHS students earned Division I ratings from all three judges in the room — Randa Lindberg in Prose, Kamden Kinne in Expository Address, and Maggie Mikkelsen in Reviewing. Mikkelsen earned a mixed I rating in Literary Program and…
Read MoreSoup, bingo & dodgeball in Scranton March 29
Fundraiser for Scranton Community Center The public is invited to a fundraiser at the Scranton Community Building on Saturday, March 29 from 5 to 8 pm. Soup will be served from 5 to 7 pm. with a free will offering. After enjoying your food, stay and play bingo or dodgeball from 6 to 8 pm; $1 per bingo card, or…
Read MoreScranton all-school reunion slated for June 20-21
The Scranton All School Reunion is quickly approaching and the Alumni Association is working towards a mailing to get important information to all Scranton School Alumni, as well as current or former Scranton residents. The reunion is set for June 20 and 21, with a banquet set for Saturday, June 21. Anyone who would like to be invited to the…
Read MoreCelebrate ISU Extension & Outreach Week in Greene County
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Week is April 7-12. Iowa’s 100 county Extension offices will host “I Spy Cy” activities and educational events throughout the week to thank Iowans for their support of ISU Extension and Outreach throughout the state. “This celebration is one way we show our appreciation for the people who participate in our educational programs, as…
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