Greene County is excited to offer two opportunities to hear Laura Keyes, director of the Dunlap public library in Dunlap IL, present the program “The Hersey Chocolate Company.” Today the name Hershey is synonymous with quality milk chocolate. But that wasn’t always the case. Milton S. Hershey worked hard and failed often before his chocolate company was finally successful.
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Lauryn Kohl wins phone directory cover contest
Lauryn Kohl of Jefferson is the winner of the Jefferson Telecom directory cover contest. Lauryn’s winning photograph will grace the cover of the Jefferson Telecom 2019-2020 telephone directory. She also received $100 in Greene County Chamber Checks. Lauryn’s photo showcases an evening view from Sally’s Alley on the south side of the town square in Jefferson. Greene County native Sally…
Read MoreGenealogical Society meets Saturday
A meeting of the Greene County Genealogical Society will be held Saturday, Sept. 7, at 10 am in the basement meeting room of the Jefferson public library. The meeting room is handicapped accessible and all are welcome. Members are asked to bring family pictures and relate stories pertaining to the pictures. Java and Juice will be discussed along with other…
Read MoreStudents, staff learn together to start school year
During the welcome back meeting on Aug. 20, Greene County Schools superintendent Tim Christensen encouraged teachers to “Do something the first day that makes students want to come back a second day.” In an effort to get students excited about the possibilities in the school year ahead, middle school teachers and students participated in a design challenge the first and…
Read MoreJeff Telecom school supply drive a success
Jefferson Telecom recently thanked those who donated school supplies or funds for this year’s school year. Teresa Lansman (center), Greene County Family Development Center coordinator, stopped by with her son Christopher (right) to pick up donations used to help 102 families in the Greene County Community School District thanks to donations. Lindy Lehman (left) of Jefferson Telecom is pictured with…
Read MoreMore donations for Scranton Fundraising Night
Plans are coming together for the first ever Scranton Fundraising Night. Volunteers are collaborating to host an evening of fun, food and fundraising for four Scranton entities. The event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 7, in the Scranton Community Center gymnasium. Money raised will benefit the Scranton Community Center, fire department, H.F. and Maude E. Marchant Memorial Library and…
Read MoreVarceis Club celebrates 70th year on Sept. 5
The Scranton Varceis Club turns 70 this year! The ladies of the club have some special things planned for this year’s salad luncheon scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 5. The theme “Through The Years” will be a little trip through memory lane–how many of these luncheon themes do you remember?
Read MoreFarm Bureau launches Real campaign
Iowa Farm Bureau will launch a special ‘Real Farmers. Real Food. Real Meat’ campaign in partnership with Fareway Food Stores. Locally, the launch will take place during a special barbeque at the Jefferson Fareway store on Friday, Aug. 30, from 4 to 7 pm. Fareway employees will be grilling and Greene County Farm Bureau members will be on hand to…
Read MoreFundraiser planned for Rippey sesquicentennial
Band music, pulled pork and pie The first fundraiser for Rippey’s 150th birthday celebration is slated for Saturday, Aug. 24, beginning at 5:30 pm with a free will donation meal of pulled pork sandwiches, baked beans, chips, bars, and a beverage. Supper will be served in the Community Room. The Town and Country Band will provide toe-tapping music on the…
Read MoreDedication of food pantry this Sunday
A dedication and open house will be held at the new Greene County Christian Action Resource Center food pantry this Sunday, Aug. 25, at 6:30 pm. Pastor Devin Wolters, president of the Greene County Clergy Association, will lead the dedication service. The new food pantry is located at 1006 N. Vine St in Jefferson. All are welcome.
Read MoreMore wins at the State Fair
Marianne Carlson of Jefferson added to her collection of State Fair ribbons. She demonstrated why her homemade cinnamon rolls have earned top dollar in charity auctions around the county, winning reserve sweepstakes honors in the King Arthur flour yeast rolls competition judged Aug. 11. She placed first in the cinnamon rolls (frosted or glazed) category, second in the cinnamon rolls…
Read MoreCattle producers exhibit at State Fair
Exhibitors competed on Saturday, Aug. 10, in the Prospect Calf Cattle Show at the Iowa State Fair. Fraker Show Cattle of Malcom exhibited the Grand Champion Prospect Breeding Heifer. The Grand Champion Prospect Market Animal was shown by Matilyn Lautner of Adel.
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