The Jefferson park and recreation department is now accepting registrations for many fall programs. JPRD will once again offer ReCharge Wednesdays thanks to generous sponsorship by the providers of McFarland Clinic-Jefferson.
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Tractor ride, Show & Shine in Scranton Saturday
The Hot August Night show was cancelled in Jefferson Thursday evening due to the sort of weather that prompts owners of very special vehicles to leave them in the garage. But, vehicle enthusiasts have another chance to see classic cars, trucks, motorcycles and tractors next Saturday, Aug. 20, at the Old Lincoln Highway 30 Show and Shine on Main Street…
Read More‘1,000 Books Before Kindergarten’ sets children on path to success
Families are invited to join the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program at the Jefferson public library. The 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program is a nationwide challenge that encourages parents and caregivers to regularly read aloud to their children. By reading just one book a night, families can reach the 1,000-book goal in three years and provide their children essential early…
Read MoreTromp the Trail returns Sept. 3
Greene County Early Learning Center board members invite area residents to “get dirty for a good cause” Saturday, Sept. 3. A “Tromp the Trail” 3K run/walk at Spring Lake Park will cover grass, dirt trails and roads within the park. More than 10 optional obstacles will add an extra element to the family-oriented event.
Read MoreThree upcoming events at Whiterock Conservancy
Whiterock Conservancy at Coon Rapids invites the public to events each of the next three weekends. A slow Sunday drive is slated for Sunday, Aug. 21. Participants should bring their John Deere Gator (or other similar ATV or utility vehicle) for a drive encircling all of Whiterock’s nearly 20 miles of double track backcountry trail.
Read MoreMore than 25,000 acres of private land open to hunting this fall
Iowa hunters this fall will have access to hunt on more than 25,000 acres of private land on 132 sites around the state as part of a program that helps landowners improve habitat on portions of their land in exchange for allowing hunter access. The Iowa Habitat and Access Program (IHAP) provides expertise and funding to landowners who are interested…
Read MoreWeather data, week ending Aug. 12
Jefferson received .67 inch of rain during the week that ended Aug. 12. Unfortunately, rain on Thursday caused the cancellation of a favorite summer event, the Hot August Night car/truck/motorcycle/tractor show. High temperature according to KCCI’s SchoolNet 8 was 94 degrees. Low temperature was 64 degrees.
Read MoreSchool supply drive wrapped up at Jefferson Telecom
Getting the kids ready for a new school year will be easier for some needy families thanks to a community-wide school supply drive conducted by Jefferson Telecom.
Read MoreMcAtee Tire marks 50th anniversary
Nearly 500 customers, friends, and well-wishers attended an open house July 26 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of McAtee Tire and Service Center. After his honorable discharge from the U.S. Navy in 1956, Dean McAtee worked in Goodyear Tire stores in Burlington, Sterling, IL, Davenport and Spencer. In 1966 he had an opportunity to purchase the Goodyear store in Jefferson.…
Read MoreWagon train to travel across the county
Virtually every summer brings a group of travelers touring through parts of Greene County on the old Lincoln Highway. This summer’s tour is unlike any other. An ox bow wagon train group will make its way from Bouton to Grand Junction this Wednesday, Aug. 10. The group will spend the night at a rural Grand Junction residence, and then take…
Read MoreLooking ahead to commencement 2017
The school year hasn’t yet started, but seniors and their families may already be looking ahead to May graduation. For the past several years, all the county high schools have had their commencement exercises on the same day at the same time. That won’t be the case in 2017.
Read MoreFisher visits Washington with 4-H group
Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) is a 4-H leadership program for high school youth, grades 9-12, from across the country. Every summer nearly 1500 young people stay at the National 4-H Conference Center, near Washington, DC, to participate in this week-long program. This year, Greene County 4-H member Lucas Fisher travelled with a group of Iowa 4-H youth from across the…
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