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What do an orphan train rider, a kidnapper, a betrayed wife, church missionaries, wealthy businessmen, a land baron’s wife, a maid, a farmer, a college student, immigrants and a newspaper reporter have in common? They all had ties to Iowa and the legendary Titanic, which struck an iceberg and plunged to the bottom of the North Atlantic in 1912. Lake…

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Virginia pulled off the win in overtime in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament securing Samantha Busch first place in the Jefferson March Mania contest. Nearly 400 individuals participated in this year’s contest. Samantha Busch came in first and won a 43” Smart TV. Janice Keasey won second place and the Apple AirPods and Jeri Cunningham won third place and a…

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A contingent from Greene County attended the Guide Training and Certification program at the Central Iowa Expo administration building on Thursday, April 11. The workshop was an opportunity to learn methods to allow visitors to have a more memorable experience, as well as to network with 100 other persons representing various tourist opportunities from across the state of Iowa.

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The Churdan Easter Egg Hunt will be Saturday, April 20, at 9:30 am for toddlers through 4th graders. Everyone is asked to come to the library to make an Easter basket. The hunt will follow.

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All are invited to the Friends of the Library annual spring used book sale at the Jefferson public library. Beginning Thursday, April 25 through Saturday, April 27, the sale is an opportunity to stock up on books and movies. The fundraiser takes place during regular library hours – Thursday from 11 am to 8 pm, Friday from 1 to 5:30…

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The annual doggie Easter egg hunt will be Saturday, April 20, at Daubendiek Park on the west edge of Jefferson. Registration will begin at 12:30 pm with the hunt at 1. The cost is $4 per dog, with proceeds going to the Animal Protection and Education (A.P.E.) to help provide low-cost spay and neuter services. Pre-registration at the Greene County…

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~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County Historical Society hosted for a visitor from the “other side” on Friday, April 12, at the Cooper United Methodist Church. Isaac Cooper (1813-1902) was a guest at the monthly meeting of the Society and, among many topics, he spoke of the differences between earthly life and the afterlife. “Over here in the…

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In 2020 Rippey will be 150 years old. The mayor of Rippey and city council will host a planning meeting Sunday, April 14,  at 2 pm at the Community Center.

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The Paton-Churdan Junior class presents “A Night in Paris” for Prom 2019 on Saturday, April 13. Prom-goers this year will be transported to Paris once they enter the school greeted by a Parisian streetscape. As they follow the cobblestone street they will have views of the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe. Couples will even have to pass over…

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~courtesy of The Scranton Journal Al Robson of Scranton brought home three major awards from the Iowa Association of Track Coaches Hall of Fame and Awards banquet held in December 2018. The long-time official was recognized for his many years of service in both cross country and track and field. Robson was honored as Girls Track and Field State Official…

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The Friday morning Java & Juice get-togethers in April are spread far and wide. The April schedule is: •April 5 – The 2019 Bell Tower Festival committee, “Retro with a Twist”, at the Welcome Center at Thomas Jefferson Gardens • April 12 – ISU Extension & Outreach- Greene County, 104 W. Washington St • April 19 – Greene County Medical…

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The regular meeting of the Greene County Genealogical Society will be on April 6 at 10 am in the meeting room of the Jefferson Public Library. Everyone is welcome and we are handicapped accessible. Shirley Ross will have the program on what can be found at county courthouses.

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