CLIVE, Iowa – A Greene County man has won a $50,000 lottery prize. George Dobney claimed the 28th of 30 top prizes of $50,000 available in the lottery’s “Super Crossword” scratch game. He claimed his prize Monday at the lottery’s headquarters in Clive. Dobney purchased his winning ticket at Casey’s, 504 16th St. in Grand Junction.
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Low cost spay/neuter clinics slated
Animal Protection and Education (APE) charity is taking reservations to two nearby low cost vaccination and spay/neuter clinics for dogs and cats. Clinics are slated for Thursday, June 30, in Ogden and Tuesday, July 12, in Jefferson. For more information call 515-460-7729, email united4ape@gmail.com or visit APE’s website at http://www.goape.info/.
Read MoreSTEAM Clubs provide new summer learning experience
Full STEAM Ahead, a new program through ISU Extension & Outreach Greene County, is underway. Three STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math) Clubs are meeting Wednesday afternoons through July 6. This partnership with Greene County Community Schools has provided an awesome experience for 25 local youngsters this summer.
Read MoreIowa DNR: Thirty years, 30 natural resource successes
DES MOINES — July 1 marks the 30th anniversary of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, established by the Iowa legislature when several state agencies consolidated in 1986. To help commemorate the 30th anniversary, the DNR is highlighting 30 success stories for Iowa’s natural resources during the last three decades.
Read MoreWeather data, week ending June 24
After 15 consecutive days of the high temperature in the 90s, Jefferson residents finally got a respite, but only a brief one. High temperature was “only” 85 degrees on Thursday, June 23. High temperature for the week ending June 24 was 95 degrees. Low temperature was 62 degrees. Jefferson received .02 inch of rain. As of June 24, Jefferson has…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net June 21, 2016 An Idea, a proposal, city and library support equals a music recital in Rippey: In December, 2015, the piano of Carson Griffith was donated to the Rippey Community Room. Rather than just having it sit there unused, Janice Johnston had an idea forming in her head and brought…
Read MorePeople’s Choice quilt up for raffle
Area quilters brought a bit of Christmas to the Greene County Fair last year with a Christmas theme for the People’s Choice quilt block contest. Thirty-four blocks were entered in the contest, with “votes” in the contest being cash donations. Suzanne Sievers and the Stitch donated all the supplies and the labor to construct a full size quilt of the…
Read MoreA tail-wagging good garage sale set for Friday, Saturday
This is the week for lovers of pets and lovers of uncluttered closets to support PAWS – People for Animal Welfare Society – in its annual fundraiser garage sale. The sale is slated for Friday from 8 am to 6 pm and Saturday from 8 to 11 am at Clover Hall at the Greene County Fairgrounds. For a small fee, shoppers can take…
Read MoreChurdan library on summer hours
Librarians at the Churdan public library remind patrons that they’re on summer hours, with the library closed Saturdays through the Labor Day weekend. Week day hours are the same: open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 11:30 am t0 5:30 pm, and Wednesday from 9:30 am to 6 pm. Also, all area residents are invited to mark their calendars for…
Read MoreJPRD finishes June with plenty of fun
More than a dozen children enjoyed creating their own art and craft projects at the Jefferson park and recreation department’s art camp last week. The fun continues, inside and out. Dino-Mite Bash, featuring dinosaur-themed arts, crafts and activities for children ages 3-6 is slated for Thursday, June 23, from 10 to 11:30 pm.
Read MoreTips for shopping at a farmers market
Editor’s note – The Greene County farmers market is in full swing. Last week, the Water Rocks!’ Conservation Station was at the market with information about soil and water conservation and more. Supper will return to the market this week with members of Central Christian Church serving beefburgers and hotdogs. Patti Edwardson provides the following tips to get the most…
Read MoreLifetime Achievement Award to Pat Young
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal Franklin Township resident Patricia Young was recently honored to receive a national award. NASTAD* honored Iowa HIV and Hepatitis Prevention Program manager Patricia Young with the 2016 NASTAD Lifetime Achievement Award for her passion, leadership, and dedication in working to improve the lives of people living with HIV and hepatitis and for her tireless service…
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