Jefferson received no rain during the week that ended Friday, May 20. According to KCCI’s SchoolNet, Jefferson has received 1.5 inches less precipitation so far this month than average. Average rainfall from May 1 to May 20 is 2.67 inches; Jefferson has received 1.27 this month. High temperature for the week was 75 degrees; low temperature was 40 degrees. Winds…
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In the neighborhood
Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net May 16, 2016 The annual Rippey alumni party will be Saturday, May 28, at noon. The meal will be cooked and served by Chef Kevin and his crew of willing helpers! Please call Mary Ann Miller at 1-515-465-2449 for reservations by May 23. The check to Kevin Hick for the…
Read MoreExtension introduces Full STEAM Ahead Clubs
Students in grades 5 through 7 will have an opportunity to explore their special interests this summer at Full STEAM Ahead, a new program through ISU Extension & Outreach Greene County.
Read MorePool facelift includes shade, furniture and sound system
Paid for by casino funds When the Jefferson swimming pool opens for the season May 28 there will be new tin on the roofs of the shade structures, six new benches, four new tables and a new sound system.
Read MoreRoyal Rangers clean up Jeff parks
The Royal Rangers of Outpost #91, sponsored by The Dwelling Place, have spent several evenings picking up litter at Jefferson parks. The boys have already cleaned up Chautauqua, Kelso and Russell parks.
Read MoreNew surveillance at rec center will add security, safety
Installation started last week on a new surveillance system at the Greene County Community Center. The system replaces the original system installed when the building was constructed in 1999. The new system will allow staff to see not only the exercise room, track and gym, but the lobby, parking lot and playground.
Read MoreTo: Pam Olerich
Deb Blackburn sends a Chamber Bouquet to Pam Olerich of the county auditor’s office.
Read MoreWeather data, week ending May 13
Jefferson received just short of an inch of rain, .98 inch, during the week that ended Friday, May 13. According to KCCI’s SchoolNet, high temperature for the week was 79 degrees and the low temperature was 45 degrees.
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net May 9, 2016 The annual Rippey alumni party will be Saturday, May 28, at noon. The meal will be cooked and served by Chef Kevin and his crew of willing helpers! Please call Mary Ann Miller at 515-465-2449 for reservations by May 23. The $11 check to Kevin Hick for…
Read More‘Welcome to Medicare’ seminar May 17 in Jefferson
Registration deadline is May 10 Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) counselors at Greene County Medical Center are hosting a “Welcome to Medicare” seminar on Tuesday, May 17, from 6 to 8 pm. The seminar is for persons who are going to be eligible for Medicare in the near future, or have been on Medicare for awhile and want to…
Read MoreJefferson Matters hosts downtown documentary Thursday
Jefferson Matters: Main Street’s board of directors invites the public to view a movie directly related to their goals of a historic preservation of the downtown and transformation toward a vibrant and dynamic district.
Read MoreDAISY Award ceremony Wednesday
The public is invited Wednesday morning as the spring recipient of the DAISY Award is named at Greene County Medical Center. The ceremony will be held at 10 am in the education classroom. (Use the main entrance. Wayfinding signage will be posted.) Nominees are Sarah Borgeson, Karen Carman, Jill Juergensen, Brenda Luther, Victoria McCool, Tammy Spaulding and Kelsey Stumbo.
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