A pedal pull was part of the fun at the Show and Shine car, truck and tractor show on Scranton’s Main Street Aug. 20. Leesa Squibb shared photos with The Scranton Journal.
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FFA starts new school year
The Greene County FFA chapter held its first chapter meeting of the 2016-17 school year last Tuesday, Aug. 30. There were 44 students and 12 guests in attendance. A meal was served prior to the meeting. The chapter is looking forward to an eventful year. ~chapter reporter Brian Rasmussen
Read MoreWeather data, week ending Sept. 2
Jefferson residents had very pleasant weather during the week ending Sept. 2, with comfortable daytime highs and cool nights. High temperature for the week was 90 degrees on Sunday, Aug. 28, according to KCCI’s SchoolNet 8. Low temperature was 56 degrees on Friday. Jefferson received .03 inch of rain in three separate rainfalls.
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Aug. 29, 2016 Rippey public library: Librarian, Katrina Buttler; phone: 515.436.7714; website: www.rippey.lib.ia.us; E-mail: rippeyli@windstream.net HOURS: Monday 1-6 pm; Tuesday 2-6 pm; Wednesday 3-6 pm; Thursday 2-7 pm; Friday 3-6 pm. Book club will start Sept. 1. The first book will be Mudbound by Hillary Jordan. Please message the library on Facebook,…
Read MoreMore awards for Carlson in second week of State Fair judging
Carlson placed second in the rhubarb-strawberry category of the Machine Shed and Gold Medal Flour Pies competition judged Aug. 15 at the Iowa State Fair. Carlson won a professional teeth bleaching and a $150 cash award when she won first and second place overall in the Sink Your Teeth Into Something Savory with Sage competition judged Thursday, Aug. 18.
Read MoreBravard, Gunn place at State Fair
In the 4-H market beef show Wednesday, Aug. 17 at the Iowa State Fair Ben Bravard of Jefferson showed the reserve champion Maine-Anjou. Away from 4-H judging, Elizabeth Gunn of Jefferson claimed champion ewe honors in the Baby Doll Sheep show jugged Aug. 18. She placed second in the color ram lamb –all ages, first in the color ewe lamb…
Read MoreFit Club coming to JPRD
The Jefferson park and recreation department is introducing a new program designed for people who don’t really know what kind of workout suits them best, and for people who get bored easily.
Read MoreBell tower adds hours Tuesday evening
Staff at the Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower is adding to the special evening Tuesday on the courthouse square. Along with the weekly farmers market and supper served by Spare Time Lanes from 4 to 6:30 pm, and a concert by the Town and Country at 6 pm, the bell tower will be open from 4 to 6 pm, with the…
Read MoreYou’re invited to a Star Party
The night sky will be the guest of honor at the annual Star Party Friday, Sept. 2, at Whiterock Conservancy in Coon Rapids. People of all ages are welcome. After a short astronomy talk at 7:30 pm, astronomers at the Star Party will invite all to take a look through their various telescopes at all the dark Iowa skies offer.
Read MoreCommunity Conversations series starts Thursday
A “Community Conversations” fellowship and speaker series will begin this Thursday, Sept 1, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson with Jefferson fire chief Jack Williams as guest speaker. Williams will explain the equipment needs of the Jefferson fire department and ways members of the community can assist the department.
Read MoreFriends of the Library seek donations for used book sale
Fall is approaching which means the Friends of the Jefferson Public Library are once again preparing for their annual fall book sale on Sept. 17-24 at the Jefferson public library.
Read MoreJamaica Lions slate tractor ride
The Jamaica Lions Club will host its annual tractor ride Friday, Sept. 9, departing from the schoolhouse at 8 am. Riders should bring a lunch. Persons who want more information can call 641-429-3370.
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