Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey encouraged Iowans to take advantage of fresh fruits and vegetables available at the more than 220 farmers markets in Iowa as part of National Farmers Market Week, which runs from Aug. 7 to 13.
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‘Becoming an Outdoors-Woman’ workshop slated
The fall Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) workshop is Sept. 16-18, at the Springbrook Conservation Education Center, adjacent to Springbrook State Park, north of Guthrie Center.
Read MoreWeather data, week ending Aug. 5
Jefferson received another .55 inch of rain during the week that ended Aug. 5. High temperature was 94 degrees and low temperature was 66 degrees, according to KCCI’s SchoolNet 8.
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Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Aug. 1, 2016 Yoga at the Beach – The Friends of Rippey Yoga group under the direction of Judy Tomenga will host a “Yoga at the Beach” on Saturday, Aug. 6.
Read MoreStudents have special time at the library
Sixth through eighth graders in the Greene County summer school program visited the library twice this summer. During the first visit the librarians shared with the students information about all they can check out and do and the library. The explained how the library is organized and highlighted free internet access, movies available to check out, and even a game…
Read MoreAnnual pheasant survey begins Aug. 1
Iowa’s 15-day annual pheasant population survey begins on Aug. 1, and wildlife experts say all indicators are pointing to a stable to increasing population of the popular game bird.
Read MoreWeather data week ending July 29
Jefferson got a respite from the heat during the week that ended July 29. High temperature for the week was 94 degrees early in the week, according to KCCI’s SchoolNet 8. Low temperature was 64 degrees. Jefferson received just .02 inch of rain.
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Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net July 25, 2016 The Friends of Rippey met Sunday, July 24, at the Rippey Community Room.
Read MoreLincoln Highway Day draws hundreds for a day of fun
Organizers of Lincoln Highway Day in Grand Junction Saturday were excited by the number of people who participated in the varied events and the financial support they gave the “Keep Our Pool Afloat” fund. Many of the activities, including a silent auction, two meals and a 5K Glow Run were fundraisers to meet the $130,000 goal needed to repair the…
Read MoreHome State Bank sponsors free swim lessons
Home State Bank added another year to a long tradition of providing a week of free swimming lessons to area youngsters at the Jefferson municipal swimming pool. Stormy weather canceled lessons Tuesday morning, but hot weather the remaining days made the lessons not only educational, but refreshing.
Read MoreVFW donates to 4-H Foundation
Jefferson VFW Post 9599 presented a $250 donation to the Greene County 4-H Foundation Board in support of the 4-H program at this year’s premium auction concluding the 2016 Greene County Fair.
Read MorePoppin’ Penelope still a favorite at the county fair
Poppin’ Penelope, as she has at previous Greene County Fairs, was her own sort of Pied Piper, drawing lines of children whether she was standing outside a barbecue or cooling off in Clover Hall at the fair a week ago. A member of the Omaha-based Balloon Brigade, Penelope has been crafting animals, insects, flowers, tiaras, rainbows, cakes and more for…
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