Almost 50 area youngsters participated in the first week of swim lessons at the Jefferson municipal pool. The first session, June 19-23, was free with sponsorship by Home State Bank. Pictured are many of the young swimmers and the 2017 pool staff.
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New Heart of Iowa HabiTour promotes cycling fun
Organizers of the inaugural Heart of Iowa HabiTour are mixing one part exercise with two parts fun and a pinch of great support as they plan a new fundraising event by Heart of Iowa Habitat for Humanity. With route length choices of 30, 50 or 100 miles ridden entirely on the safe and gently rolling Raccoon River Valley Trail, the…
Read MoreMay Bucket Fillers told
Greene County Elementary School recognized exemplary behavior all school year by designating “Bucket Fillers” each month. Bucket Fillers are students who demonstrate “bucket filling” behaviors, spreading love and kindness almost all the time. May Bucket Fillers are (from left) Kiera Cummings, Trinity Hart, Owen Frederick, Moses Brown and Cody Taggart with Lori Subbert, manager of the Jefferson Hy-Vee store. Bucket…
Read MoreTime for softball
Registrations are due Thursday, July 6, for the Jefferson park and recreation department’s adult co-ed slow pitch softball league. Games will be played Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 11 through Aug. 24, on the east city field in Jefferson. The schedule will be created to avoid team conflicts.
Read MoreBells, Shades of Blue highlights of festival
For many, the highlights of the 37th annual Bell Tower Festival were musical. Rick Morain performed the first live concert on the new 47-bell, four octave carillon atop the Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower Friday preceding the festival’s opening ceremony.
Read MoreBill Riley Talent Search part of Bell Tower Festival
The audience at the Bill Riley Talent Search, held Saturday as part of the 37th annual Bell Tower Festival, was treated to first-rate entertainment. Fifteen acts from 11 Iowa towns, including Jefferson and Grand Junction, competed for the chance to perform on the Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair.
Read MoreAll invited to VBS at First Presbyterian Church
Vacation Bible school is slated for June 26-29 from 5:45 to 7:30 pm at First Presbyterian Church, Jefferson. There is no charge for this program and all children 3 years old and older (and toilet trained) are invited. The curriculum is created, led, and taught by high school Youth-in-Training (YIT) members with lots of volunteer help.
Read MoreFree family event to promote new Christian youth centers
Freedom for Youth Ministries, a statewide Christian non-profit serving youth with after school programs and more, will host “Freedom Quest” Tuesday, June 27, from 5 to 7:30 pm at Kelso Park in Jefferson.
Read MoreYard of the Month to Cheslers
Jefferson Garden Club has awarded June Yard of the Month honors to Roger and Teresa Chesler. The Cheslers’ home at 1202 W. Lincoln Way is nestled in a scenic wooded area. Standing in their yard gives a beautiful view in any direction. Large stately oak trees are plentiful and there are pine and apple trees as well. Further from the…
Read MoreNEW Cooperative donates to Greene Co 4-H
The NEW Cooperative Foundation has again shown its commitment to supporting local 4-H programs by donating $43,545 to area 4-H groups. The money is donated for half of each youth 4-H member’s dues in NEW Cooperative trade area, which includes Greene, Webster, Calhoun, Carroll, Franklin, Sac, Pocahontas, Humboldt, Hamilton, Kossuth, Cherokee, Plymouth, Monona and Woodbury counties.
Read MoreCarnival celebrates success of PBIS at elementary school
Students in grades K-3 at Greene County Elementary School enjoyed a PBIS carnival June 1. Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) teaches and reinforces behaviors by giving specific feedback while positively reinforcing desired behaviors. At the elementary school, students receive tickets for demonstrating appropriate behaviors. Students can use the tickets to “purchase” a wide variety of incentives ranging from trinkets…
Read More40-year reunion for Scranton class of 1977
The Scranton High School class of 1977 met recently for its 40-year reunion. Doug and Rosie Sukovaty of Jefferson hosted the event where classmates laughed and shared memories. They all agreed it was a fun evening.
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