School children will gain a new appreciation of bubbles when “Rick Eugene” Brammer returns to Greene County Monday, Oct. 28, with his Absolute Science, this time with a show tagged “Big Bang Bubbles.” The interactive show will include creative bubble sculptures, bubble illusions and tricks. “Big Bang Bubbles” will be presented at 9 am at the Paton-Churdan auditorium. The public…
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Churdan library tells upcoming events for children
The Churdan public library staff is planning several events for the last week in October. Bang Bubbles will present an amazing interactive show about bubbles at the Paton-Churdan school auditorium on Monday, Oct. 28, at 9 am. The program is sponsored by the Greene County libraries and the Greene County supervisors. The next day, Oct. 29, the library will host…
Read MoreDawn Rudolph in 4-H Hall of Fame
Dawn Rudolph of Scranton was honored at the Iowa State Fair with the presentation of the 4-H Hall of Fame Award. She is a former 4-H member and has served 4-H members in many ways as an adult. Following is the nomination that was submitted to the state 4-H Council and used during her presentation: “Dawn Rudolph has been a…
Read MoreP-C holds National Honor Society induction ceremony
The Paton-Churdan chapter of the National Honor Society inducted six new members on Tuesday, Oct. 15. Sophomores, juniors and seniors are eligible for National Honor Society membership based on their scholarship achievement of maintaining a 3.0 grade point average.
Read MoreErnst staffers coming to county Oct. 22
The office of U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R) has scheduled traveling office hours across Iowa during October and November. Representatives of Sen Ernst’s office will be available in counties across the state to assist Iowans with problems or questions about eligibility for Social Security, veterans benefit or military affairs, passports, immigration issues, and other federal programs. Sen Ernst will not…
Read MoreWaterfowl hunters reminded of rules for hunting in flooded crop fields
Iowa’s unusually wet spring and fall has created a unique situation in certain parts of the state where floodwaters are reaching crop fields and causing issues regarding what waterfowl hunters can and can’t do in these areas. According to federal regulations, hunters are allowed to hunt standing crops as well as flooded standing crops unless that field has been manipulated.…
Read MoreGreene County Singers slate concert for Sunday
The Greene County Singers’ fall concert, ”Why We Sing,” is set for Sunday, Oct. 20, at 3 pm at Central Christian Church in Jefferson. The Greene County Singers are celebrating their fourth year of singing together. The choir was formed in 2015 and has 28 to 30 members. They are based in Jefferson but have choir members who participate from…
Read MoreYouth to canvass for food pantry Oct. 23
The Action Resource Center food pantry will be the beneficiary when students from several Jefferson churches canvass Jefferson for canned goods Wednesday, Oct. 23. Residents are invited to place canned goods on their front porch and turn their porch light on by 6:30 that evening. Students in grades 5-12 will collect the itmes and deliver them to the ARC food…
Read MoreFirst ‘Art on the Square’ this Saturday
Jefferson Matters: Main Street’s Tower View Team is celebrating art in Jefferson with the first annual Art on the Square, slated for Saturday, Oct. 12, on the courthouse grounds. The outdoor event will run from 10 am to 4 pm and will be held rain or shine. More than 20 exhibitors are expected with a variety of art for display…
Read MoreThe art of giving will be part of Art on the Square
The Rotary Club of Jefferson invites area residents to enjoy Art on the Square this coming Saturday by joining in the Art of Giving. Art on the Square will be held Oct. 8 from 10 am to 4 pm on the east side of the courthouse in Jefferson. It will feature art by out-of-state and local artists, food trucks, music,…
Read MoreVFW auxiliary hosting meal, raffle
VFW Post 9599 auxiliary is serving a hot beef sundae meal with corn or beans along with drinks and desserts Thursday, Oct. 17, from 5 to 8 pm at the VFW hall on the east side of the courthouse square. Free will donations will be accepted. Raffle tickets for Hy-Vee gift cards will also be available for sale at $5…
Read MoreChocolate Friendzy set for Oct. 19
The fourth annual Chocolate Friendzy will take place Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Jefferson public library. Beginning at 9 am and going until noon, the Friends of the Library board is welcoming members to come and sample delicious chocolates. New memberships are available at the door for as low as $5 and renewals can also be collected.
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