The Jefferson park and recreation department is accepting registration for several popular activities. Persons of all ages are invited to attend the Shrine Circus in Des Moines next Saturday, March 19. Shriners are providing free tickets for all those who ride a bus from the Greene County Community Center to the circus. There is no charge to ride the bus.
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Veterans groups hosting fish and chicken bake
Supper will be served by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, and the American Legion will serve a fundraising supper Saturday, March 19, at the VFW hall on the east side of the courthouse square in Jefferson.
Read MoreLate winter is best time to manage roadsides for upland wildlife
Iowa has more than 1.6 million acres of road right-of-ways and when properly managed these roadsides provide important nesting, roosting, and escape habitat for pheasants, partridge, quail, ducks, rabbits and many different songbirds. Unfortunately, ill-timed burning and indiscriminate mowing destroys many nests and young each year.
Read MoreNominations open for ‘The Way We Live Award’
The Iowa State Fair and WHO News Radio 1040 are searching for nominations for the 2016 Way We Live Award to honor farm families that exemplify the unique values derived from hard work and a love for the occupation of farming. The family of Jill and the late Chris Juergensen of Churdan were one of the families honored at the…
Read MoreTime to stop pruning oak trees
Spring weather seems to be here a bit early this year and according to the Department of Natural Resources, that means it’s time to finish pruning oak trees to prevent the spread of oak wilt. The best way to prevent the spread of oak wilt is to not prune any oaks between the end of March and the beginning of…
Read MoreWeather data, week ending March 11
Jefferson received only a trace of precipitation and temperatures were mild during the week that ended March 11 at 6 am. Volunteer weather observer John Beltz reports a high temperature of 73 degrees and a low temperature of 28 degrees.
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Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net March 7, 2016 Beginning genealogy class well attended: Several attended the beginning genealogy class held Feb. 29. Theresa Liewer from the Iowa Genealogical Society was the presenter. She discussed organizing tips, how to evaluate sources and learn about the pitfalls of relying on other’s research, both online and in books,…
Read MoreGreene County TOP finishes year with successful fundraiser
Greene County High School Health II students finished their trimester of service learning with a Valentine fundraiser for the American Heart Association. Students planned the project, designed a marketing campaign, assembled packages and sold the candy, heart balloons and/or stuffed animals during their lunch hours and in-between classes. The Teen Outreach Program (TOP®) class voted to give all of the…
Read MoreTickets available for ‘The Wizard of Oz’
The Yellow Brick Road will lead to the auditorium at Greene County High School as the Community Players of Greene County present “The Wizard of Oz” March 18-19. Both performances will be at 7 pm. Advance tickets for the Friday performance are available at Peoples Trust Savings Bank in Jefferson. Saturday night tickets are available at Home State Bank, also…
Read MoreWhat if a silly idea could make a big difference?
Relay For Life of Greene Co. hosting a purple glove dance video contest Relay for Life of Greene County is calling on anyone with rhythm or a big heart for giving back. The Relay For Life of Greene County entertainment committee has announced a social media video contest to raise funds for the American Cancer Society and raise awareness.
Read More‘A Matter of Balance’ offered in Churdan
The Churdan public library will host “A Matter of Balance” with instructors from Greene County Medical Center public health. The class is for anyone who is concerned about falls, is interested in improving their balance, flexibility and strength, has fallen in the past, or who has restricted activities because of concerns about falling.
Read MoreWebb House dance for Relay for Life
Sixth, seventh and eighth graders are invited to a dance at the Webb House to support the Greene County Relay for Life. The dance is slated for next Friday, March 11, from 8 to 10 am. The dance is hosted by the NHS Stompers Relay for Life team as a fundraiser, with all proceeds going to the Relay for Life.…
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