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.…
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Greene 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.
Read MoreBabysitting Basics set for Oct. 26
Babysitting Basics, a course for Greene County youngsters in grades 5-8, will be held Saturday, Oct. 26, from 9 am to 3:30 pm at the Greene County Extension office in Jefferson. Cost is $40 for all registrations received by Friday, Oct. 18. Class size is limited. If there is room, additional registrations will be accepted at a cost of $50.
Read MoreFamily practice doctor joins McFarland Clinic’s Jefferson office
McFarland Clinic announced Oct. 4 that Jeffrey Richards, DO, will join McFarland Clinic’s family medicine department in November and will practice in the Jefferson office. Dr Richards completed his family medicine residency at UnityPoint Health Trinity Medical Center. He received his doctorate of osteopathic medicine at the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences.
Read MoreVaping-related illness cases rise in Iowa
Cases of severe respiratory illness associated with vaping continue to be reported across the U.S. and in Iowa. Nationwide, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported 805 cases and 12 deaths. In Iowa, there have been 23 reported cases and no deaths.
Read MoreJCHS class of ’69 holds reunion
~by Kevin Wand for the class of ‘69 The Jefferson Community High School class of ’69 held its 50th reunion Sept. 20-21. Two steering committees planned the weekend activities and the online digital reunion yearbook. There were numerous activities from which to choose. One of the choices was to view the inside of a wind turbine. Several attempted the 265’…
Read MoreMurder mystery dinner will raise funds for public library
“Murder With Friends”, a murder mystery dinner, is coming up on four dates: October 25 or 26, or November 1 or 2. The 3-course dinners and deaths will take place at four stately manors in Jefferson. Organizer Ginny Showman says all proceeds will benefit the Jefferson public library, and describes the event as “an evening of dinner, danger, and intrigue”.…
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