The Greene County Middle School Building LEAD Team remembered the Science Fairs of years ago when they in early June to discuss possible learning goals for the students in their building. Besides the ‘fun’ environment, the team revisited the quality hands-on learning and self-directed research that some of them did as they participated in those events. Additionally, they noted the…
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Telly the elf returns to Jefferson Telecom
Jefferson Telecom plans to welcome back “Telly,” the Elf on the Shelf® to the showroom starting Friday, Nov. 27 through Dec. 24, 2015. The Elf on the Shelf story written by Carol V. Aebersold and Chandra A. Bell has become a popular holiday classic. The Elf on the Shelf is a special scout elf sent from the North Pole to…
Read MoreGreene County NHS inducts new members
The Greene County High School chapter of the National Honor Society inducted 17 new members Sunday, Nov. 15. Current NHS members led the induction with guest speaker Abby McConnell. Following the induction there was a reception for the newest members in the high school cafeteria with the buffet being catered by the Ram Restaurant.
Read MoreThanksgiving service Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church
Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson will hold a special service Wednesday, the eve of Thanksgiving Day, at 7 pm. “In this world of increasing conflict and turmoil you are invited to spend a few moments in the peace of Jesus,” a church spokesperson said. “We will be gathering together in the name of the Lord Jesus to receive His gifts…
Read MoreCalling young grapplers: JPRD program starts soon
Registrations are being accepted now for the Jefferson park and recreation department’s wrestling program for boys and girls in kindergarten through second grade.
Read MoreGreene County Chamber completes tourism inventory
The Greene County Chamber of Commerce was recognized at the 2015 Iowa Tourism Conference for completing its County Tourism Asset inventory. The county inventory was conducted as part of the Iowa Tourism Industry Sector Plan, a statewide planning process designed to develop a shared vision and plan to maintain, and grow, Iowa’s competitive position as a destination.
Read MoreHunters donate deer meat to Food Bank of Iowa
Have an extra deer at the end of the hunt? Maybe you bought an extra tag, to hunt longer? Consider donating to Iowa’s HUSH program. HUSH (Help Us Stop Hunger) works with 81 participating lockers to provide high quality meat to needy Iowans, through the Food Bank of Iowa.
Read MoreEnergy is among least expensive ingredients for holiday meal
Energy-saving tips from Alliant Energy CEDAR RAPIDS – This Thanksgiving, cooks across Iowa will all use one universal ingredient – energy. When compared to all the other ingredients for the big holiday meal, energy is one of the lowest cost items, according to Alliant Energy.
Read MoreWeather data, week ending Nov. 20
The weather the past week was potluck in Jefferson, with days when the high temperature was in the 60s and days with cold rain. Friday’s snowfall, which sent students home from school early, began after 6 am and will be included in next week’s data. High temperature, according to volunteer weather observer John Beltz, was 62 degrees and the low…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Nov. 16, 2015 Thursday, Nov. 19: Coffee ‘N Bingo resumes at 10 am in the Community Room. Enjoy bingo, coffee and cookies, sponsored by the Rippey Lions Club. Myron and Maralynn Rinker are the hosts for this event and guarantee plenty of laughter.
Read MoreRotary auction nets another $30,000 for community projects
The Jefferson Rotary Club’s 17th annual benefit auction Friday evening raised about $30,000 that will be used to fund a wide variety of local projects through a grant process. More than 160 persons attended the steak dinner served by the local Does Drove at the Elks lodge in Jefferson.
Read MoreSalvation Army Red Kettle campaign starts next weekend
The Salvation Army service unit in Greene County will conduct this year’s Red Kettle campaign on Friday evenings and Saturdays at several locations in Greene County for five weekends starting Nov. 20. Ninety percent of the money received in Greene County will be spent in Greene County to help families and individuals needing assistance with essential human needs. Last fiscal…
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