The Churdan public library is hosting a pair of events, one to de-stress patrons and one to de-stress the operating budget. Adults are invited to relax, de-stress, and enjoy an afternoon of adult coloring Sunday, March 13, from 1 to 3 pm at the library. Coloring pages and “colors” will be provided. Participants may bring a snack to share. There…
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Thousands of birds rest at Dunbar Slough
Dunbar Slough in Scranton Township is a favorite location for bird watching. In recent weeks “birders” and even casual bird watchers have noticed the migration of geese as they pass through the area on their way to their summer feeding grounds.
Read MoreWeather data, week ending March 4
The week ending March 4 saw a high temperature of 67 degrees and a low temperature of 11 degrees according to volunteer weather observer John Beltz. Jefferson received .4 inch of snow that melted to .06 inch of precipitation.
Read MoreState forest, Reiman Gardens team up for habitat
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ State Forest Nursery and Reiman Gardens are teaming up to promote butterfly and songbird habitat. Customers who order a Butterfly and Bird packet before March 25 will receive two free passes to Reiman Gardens in Ames.
Read MoreTeens to learn that ‘Silence Hides Violence’
Seventh and eighth graders and their parents are invited to a special Friday night at the Webb House to learn ways to build up relationships and tear down abuse. (Note: the Webb House will not be open for the usual Friday night social time.)
Read MoreDeadline for poetry contest extended
The Iowa Poetry Association has extended the deadline for entries in this year’s annual contest to March 15. The IPA’s contest is open to everyone who lives in Iowa. There is no entry fee, and no membership or book purchase is required.
Read MoreYard and Garden: Removing mulch for spring flower preparation
~by Richard Jauron and Greg Wallace, ISU Extension & Outreach AMES, Iowa – It might not quite feel like it yet, but spring is just around the corner in Iowa. With it comes preparation for spring planting and flowers. When is the right time to remove mulch and soil put in place to protect flowers during harsh winter conditions? The…
Read MoreWeather data, week ending Feb. 26
Jefferson received only a trace of precipitation during the week that ended Feb. 26 at 6 am, according to volunteer weather observer John Beltz. High temperature for the week was 53 degrees and the low temperature was 31 degrees.
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Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Feb. 22, 2016 Genealogy class at the library: The Iowa Genealogical Society made an offer through the Iowa Library Services to do a beginning genealogy class for any public library in Iowa that would be interested. The Rippey public library will be the site on Monday, Feb. 29, at 1…
Read MoreSo many ideas, so many dollars needed
The deadlines for grant applications to the Greene County Community Foundation and Grow Greene County have passed and the two volunteer boards are at work determining how best to use the funds available. The Community Foundation board met Saturday morning to read 30 grant applications with requests totaling $260,780. The foundation had $119,000 available. The funds came from Grow Greene…
Read More‘Making ends meet’ is topic of Extension program
Area residents who want to learn skills to help meet their financial goals for 2016 are invited to a two-week program hosted by Iowa Extension and Outreach, “Your Money, Your Future: Making Ends Meet.”
Read MoreDaddy Daughter Dance, a special night at the rec center
About 125 girls with their dads, granddads or other very special men-folk enjoyed a special evening at the Daddy Daughter Dance hosted by the Jefferson park and recreation department at the Greene County Community Center Friday night. Musical Edge Sound and Lighting Design provided a wide variety of party songs, slow dances, and even some Disney tunes for singing along.…
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