The Greene County FFA Chapter is holding its annual plant sale Monday, May 1, and Tuesday, May 2, from 8:30 to 3 pm. The plant sale will be located on the north side of Greene County High School. A variety of plants annuals, perennials, herbs, and vegetables will be available.
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‘Matter of Balance’ starts May 1 at The Gardens
The Gardens in Jefferson will host “A Matter of Balance” with instructors from Greene County Medical Center public health. The public is welcome. The class is for anyone who is concerned about falls, is interested in improving their balance, flexibility and strength, has fallen in the past, or who has restricted activities because of concerns about falling.
Read MoreWeek of the Young Child, April 24-28
April 24-28 is Week of the Young Child (WOYC). Child Care Resource & Referral of Southwest Iowa asks southwest Iowa to come together for children. As part of this national celebration, local communities are honoring young children and all those who make a difference in children’s lives.
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net April 17, 2017 It was hard squeezing Easter news out of people for this week. Maybe next week. Otherwise, just another lazy, slow week in and around south west Washington Township.
Read MoreStudents shine at Spanish Quiz Bowl
Greene County Spanish students competed in the Spanish Quiz Bowl at Central College in Pella April 11. Spanish IV students placed first overall. Team members were (from left) Chase Juergensen, Marcelo Alarcon, teacher Amy Van der Meer holding the trophy, Michael Kennedy, Hannah Promes and Emily Heupel.
Read MoreDoes salad luncheon Wedesday
The Jefferson Does will host a spring salad luncheon Wednesday, April 19, from 11 am to 1 pm at the Elks lodge at 103 W. Harrison St, Jefferson. A wide variety of salads will be served. Tickets are available now from any Doe member or at the door. All are welcome.
Read MoreGreene Co Elementary names more Bucket Fillers
Bucket Fillers at Greene County Elementary for March are (from left) Dash Robinson, Mackenzie Wahl, Claire Cook and Brooklynne Kniffin.
Read MoreLive Healthy Iowa track meet is April 27
Registrations are being accepted now at the Greene County Community Center for the Live Healthy Iowa track meet, slated for Thursday, April 27, at Linduska Field (high school football field) in Jefferson.
Read MoreLet the camping season begin
Warming temperatures and other signs of spring have state park staff busy preparing for the start of the 2017 camping season. By Saturday, April 15, most state parks will have water on, and shower and restroom buildings open for campers. And on Saturday, May 6, state park campgrounds will celebrate the start of the season with a Camping Kickoff.
Read MoreBuild during National Library Week
This week is National Library Week with a theme of “Building: Building readers, Building communities, Building a better world.” The Jefferson public library will host a “block party” Monday, April 10, from 1 to 8 pm. Several activities for all ages are planned. Click here for more information.
Read MoreLocal law enforcement adds Leads Online to its tool belt
Jefferson police captain Heath Enns shared information this week that thanks to an anonymous donation of $2,200, the JPD and the Greene County sheriff’s office now have access to Leads Online.
Read MoreMany happy children at Toddler Fest
More than 180 toddlers and their parents found plenty to do at the Toddler Fest Saturday morning. The county-wide event is planned and put on by the Greene County librarians with funding from the Greene County supervisors.
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