Breakfast will be served by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary, and the American Legion Saturday, Feb. 27, at the VFW hall on the east side of the courthouse square in Jefferson.
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PAWS to host open house next Saturday
PAWS (People for Animal Welfare Society) will host an open house Saturday, Feb. 27, from 10 am to noon at the animal shelter, located at 605 W. Russell St, Jefferson. PAWS has “cuddly canines” and many “fabulous felines,” in varying ages, sizes, colors and temperaments, available for adoption.
Read MoreWork moving along on medical center project
Although it’s hidden by a very large pile of dirt, work on Phase Two of the construction/renovation project at Greene County Medical Center is continuing on schedule. Pictured is work on the concrete footings for the elevator shaft and stairwell for the new main walkway that will run along the south (front) side of the building and connect the clinics…
Read MoreJazzatonics enjoying success
The Greene County High School jazz choir, the Jazzatonics, placed first at the North Polk Comet Sensation vocal jazz competition last Saturday, Feb. 13. Seniors Victoria Sims and Jacob Wittry both received Outstanding Soloist awards. The Jazzatonics followed that by earning straight Division I ratings at the Iowa High School Music Association jazz choir contest held in Jefferson Feb. 17.
Read MoreWeather data, week ending Feb. 19
The week that ended Feb. 19 at 6 am finished better than it started. By the end of the week the amount of snow cover had greatly diminished as temperatures were well above freezing. Volunteer weather observer John Beltz reported an inch of snow for the week and .2 inch of precipitation. Low temperature for the week was -5 degrees…
Read MoreFrom the neighborhood
Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Feb. 15, 2016 Many hardy folks ventured to the Rippey library/Community Building Saturday, Feb. 13, to sample a variety of soups on a frigid winter night to raise money for Greene County Relay for Life to fight cancer in memory of Velda DeMoss. Team Velda members provided a tasty selection…
Read MoreSouper Bowl 2016 sets record
~bv Diane Gibson The Super Bowl and the Souper Bowl have come and gone, both setting records this year. The Broncos won and Peyton Manning set a record by being the oldest quarterback to ever win. The people of Greene County won and the Presbyterians set an all-time record colleting $357.50 and 6,374 cans of soup. Yes – that’s right-…
Read MoreGrundon third place in district VFW essay contest
Andrea Grundon, a seventh grader at Greene County Middle School, has been recognized as having written the third place essay in the district VFW essay contest. Andrea’s essay was selected as the local chapter winner back in November. Her essay advanced to the district level competition, where she earned third place. She is pictured with Kenneth Arbuckle (left) and Don Ihnken (right).
Read MoreReminder: Presidents Day is Monday
All Greene County offices and Jefferson city offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 15, in observance of Presidents Day. In Jefferson, garbage pick-up will be on the holiday schedule, with all routes serviced one day later than usual. Water payments are due Feb. 16.
Read MoreWeather data, week ending Feb. 12
Jefferson received 2.1 inches of snow during the week ending Feb. 12 at 6 am, bringing the February total to 8.6 inches. Snow fell five days during the week. Volunteer weather observer John Beltz reports the snow equates to a total of .99 inch of precipitation this month. High temperature was 39 degrees and the low temperature was four degrees.
Read MoreChickadee Check-off continues to support wildlife conservation
Last year, roughly 7,500 out of a total 1.5 million Iowa taxpayers helped boost wildlife conservation with donations to the Fish and Wildlife Fund on their state tax form. This marks the first year in the last five where contributions and the number of contributors to the Fish and Wildlife fund have gone down. Donations to all the state tax…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Feb. 8, 2016 Rippey community events: Team Velda will host a soup supper Saturday, Feb. 13, with serving from 4:30 to 7 pm at the Rippey Community Center. A free will donation will be accepted for a variety of soups, bars, cookies, relishes and beverages. This event will jump start…
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