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.
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Bell 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.
Read MoreWeather data, week ending Aug. 26
The school year started with comfortable temperatures. High temperature for the week was 85 degrees, according to KCCI’s SchoolNet 8. Low temperature was 57 degrees. Jefferson received .15 inch of rain during the week that ended Aug. 26.
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Aug. 22, 2016 Rippey School memorial bricks update: The next and last order for 2016 for Rippey School memorial bricks will be Thursday Sept. 1. Ten bricks is the minimum number that can be ordered and right now eight bricks are in the line waiting to be processed.
Read MoreHuge rock is ready to become a Freedom Rock
See the slide show below The rock that will be painted as Greene County’s Freedom Rock was placed Friday morning at its forever location on the Greene County Fairgrounds, just north of the former Milligan grain elevator. Other counties have paid thousands of dollars for their bare rocks. That’s not the case in Greene County. The rock was donated by…
Read MoreJefferson, IA app now available
The Jefferson, IA app for smartphones is now live and can be downloaded free from the App Store. The app is compatible for iPhone and Android phones. Jefferson Matters: Main Street and Chamber of Commerce have been collaborating on the app since early in 2016. The Jefferson, IA app is a place for area residents and visitors to connect with…
Read MoreREG donates to GJ pool rehab fund
Next fundraiser – spaghetti supper & bingo Aug. 27 The Grand Junction parks and recreation committee recently accepted a donation of $1,500 from REG for the pool rehab project. Pictured (from left) are committee members Linda Hoffman, Teresa Lansman, REG Ralston plant manager Bill Ritchie, and committee members Jenny Davis and Jan Scharingson.
Read MoreLuke Robbins wins bike in Jefferson summer reading program
Luke Robbins, who will turn 8 very soon, was the grand prize winner during Jefferson public library’s 2016 summer reading program, “On Your Mark, Get Set…READ! He won a brand new bicycle of his choosing.
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