~courtesy of Jim Caufield and The Perry News The opening of “River Stories: Views from an Iowa Watershed” Sunday, June 13, at the TownCraft Center in Perry revealed scenes both of natural beauty in the Iowa landscape and of degradation caused by methods of modern industrial-scale agriculture.
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Floating the river is an Iowa summertime tradition
Swimming, canoeing and floating the river on tubes is a summertime tradition in Iowa. But as relaxing and enjoyable as a river float is, it does come with an element of risk. Iowa rivers are dynamic systems in a constant state of change and can hide obstacles just beneath the water surface. Todd Robertson, with the Iowa Department of Natural…
Read MoreWeather data week ending July 22
Jefferson residents received needed rain, but high heat and extreme humidity sent many people looking for indoor air-conditioned activities during the week that ended July 22. Rainfall totaled 3.65 inches. High temperature for the week was 96 degrees Wednesday and Thursday. The low temperature was 61 degrees last weekend. Once a heat dome settled on Iowa, Jefferson had two nights when the low…
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Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net July 18, 2016 Washington Winners 4-H Club 1946-2016, by Jean Borgeson From the 1970 Rippey History Book, it states, “On September 20, 1945 all boys and interested in forming a Boys 4-H Club in Washington Township met at the Rippey School house. Although there were only seven eligible boys and their…
Read MoreKara Betts crowned 2016 Fair Queen
Kara Betts (right) was crowned Greene County Fair queen Friday evening. She spent Saturday awarding ribbons and the cattle show at the fair, and will represent Greene County in the Iowa State Fair Queen contest next month. As a State Fair Queen contestant, she is eligible to win not only prestige, but college scholarships, gift certificates, and more. She will…
Read MoreFarmers Mutual sponsors swim lessons
The Jefferson municipal pool was full of splishing and splashing last week as about 40 youngsters had a week of free swimming lessons sponsored by Farmers Mutual Insurance. Many of them are pictured with Mark Wolterman (back, center) of Farmers Mutual.
Read MoreHigh school equivalency programs starts Tuesday
Area residents who are 16 years or older (and not attending school) who have not completed a high school degree are encouraged to be part of the high school equivalency diploma (HSED) program conducted by Iowa Central Community College.
Read MoreStudents tour Jefferson sites as part of summer school
Students who have attended the summer school reading program in grades K-8 had the opportunity to learn about the Mahanay Bell Tower, the 100-year-old courthouse, Thomas Jefferson Gardens, and Sally’s Alley the last part of June.
Read MoreWeather data, week ending July 15
Mother Nature smiled on the Greene County Fair during the week that ended July 15. Rain early Tuesday made the parking area just a little softer than perfect, but livestock exhibitors didn’t have to worry about heat stress on their animals like they have in recent year. High temperature for the week according to KCCI’s SchoolNet 8 Jefferson site was…
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Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net July 11, 2016 Muir family reunion celebrates July 4: Family and friends gathered at the rural Washington Township home of Eugene and Iva Jo Muir on Monday, July 4.
Read MoreNational accreditation for Jefferson Matters: Main Street
Jefferson Matters: Main Street has been designated as an accredited Main Street America™ program for meeting rigorous performance standards set by the National Main Street Center. Each year, the National Main Street Center and its coordinating program partners announce the list of accredited Main Street America programs in recognition of their exemplary commitment to preservation-based economic development and community revitalization through…
Read More4-H communications contest results told
While most 4-H exhibits will be judged this coming week during the Greene County Fair, the 4-H communications contest has already been held. A total of eight exhibitors competed in front of judge Julie Carlson of Jefferson. The contest was coordinated by communications superintendent Yvette Bardole.
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