~from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources As we honor Dad this weekend, give him something he will always treasure – quality time together. Take Dad fishing and create memories that you can relive every time you’re together.
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Deadline approaching for State Fair entries
DES MOINES – July 1 is the deadline to enter the Iowa State Fair parade and many of the Fair’s competitive events. The Iowa State Fair invites all community and youth groups, special interest clubs and businesses to join the fun and see how “Nothing Compares to My State Fair” by entering the State Fair parade, Iowa’s largest parade and…
Read MoreWeather data, week ending June 17
The 2016 Bell Tower Festival was a hot one. According to the thermometer at Home State Bank, the temperature hit 100 degrees. KCCI’s SchoolNet 8, which uses data collected at Greene County High School, recorded a high temperature of 97 last Saturday. The high temperature was in the 90s every day of the week. The temperature dropped below 70 degrees…
Read MoreThis is Iowa…
Fire departments haul water to aid Fair Creek hog farm ~courtesy of the Bayard News Gazette Volunteers from the Bagley, Bayard, Scranton and Jefferson fire departments responded to a call for water at the Fair Creek Hog Farm located in Willow Township northeast of Bayard Friday afternoon June 10.
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net June 13, 2016 Harland Concrete installed a new 8-foot wide sidewalk, including a curb cut from the street, to the Community Room portion of the Rippey Library/Community Building on June 2.
Read MorePublic health works to decrease risk of skin cancer
Slip, slop, slap, slide and seek to reduce risk of skin cancer The public health department of Greene County Medical Center wants area residents to get more outdoor activity this summer, but to take precautions against the harmful effects of the sun.
Read MoreBell Tower anniversary logo introduced
The logo for the 50th anniversary celebration of the Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower was publicly introduced on banners around the Greene County courthouse square as part of the Bell Tower Festival’s salute to the tower, FIFTY Fest. The logo was designed by Michael Hack (left) and Garrett Swain (right), students at Greene County High School. They were students of art…
Read More‘Peace! Dig It!?’ is theme of vacation Bible school
First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson invites all ages to vacation Bible school June 26-30 from 5:45 to 8 pm. “During vacation Bible school we will get a little groovy as we think about the peace that God offers through the death and resurrection of Jesus. During VBS we will look at the various resurrection appearances of Jesus out of the…
Read MoreGoodwill donation drive coming to Jefferson
The Goodwill Industries Ambassador trailer will be at the First United Methodist Church at 307 S. Wilson in Jefferson June 15-22. Donations will be processed and sold in local Goodwill stores to support the programs and services Goodwill Industries provide for people with disabilities and disadvantaging conditions.
Read MoreReborn Trio to sing in Jefferson June 18
The Reborn Trio will perform Saturday, June 18, at 6:30 pm at the Greenewood Center, 401 W. Greenewood Road, in Jefferson. The trio includes Lisa Freeman-Klobnak, daughter of Arden and Barb Freeman of Jefferson.
Read MoreBell tower’s 50th anniversary celebration starts
Floyd and Dora Mahanay, a couple who some have described as “a study in contrasts,” were portrayed by Don and Bonnie Orris last Sunday when the Greene County Historical Society kicked off the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower.
Read MoreJune is Great Outdoors Month
The 2016 summer recreation season is just getting started and there are plenty of days ahead to enjoy the outdoors. Governor Terry Branstad recently proclaimed June as Great Outdoors Month, encouraging all Iowans and visitors to take the time to enjoy the state’s recreational opportunities, take in its scenic beauty and make a commitment to stewardship of our natural resources.
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