Need for 0-negative blood is critical LifeServe Blood Center will hold a community blood drive Tuesday, Sept. 8, from 12:30 to 5:30 pm at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 801 W. Lincoln Way in Jefferson. Call 1-800-287-4903 or visit www.lifeservebloodcenter.org to make an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome.
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Jefferson public library earns state accreditation
Jefferson Public Library Accredited Iowa Library Services has announced that the Jefferson public library has met the conditions for state accreditation as outlined in “In Service to Iowa: Public Library Standards Fifth Edition.”
Read MoreHazardous waste collection nets nearly three-quarters of a ton
Jefferson residents diverted 1,491 pounds of hazardous waste from landfills at the collection event held Aug. 15 at the Greene County Fairgrounds. The collection netted 309 pounds of pesticides, 290 pounds of oil based paint, 248 pounds of used motor oil, 127 pounds of bases, 100 pounds of paint-related material, 92 pounds of aerosols, 88 pounds of antifreeze, 82 pounds…
Read MoreRegency Park tells Employee of the Month
Amy Maguire (second from left) was recognized as employee of the month for August at Regency Park Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Jefferson. She is pictured with dietary manager Melissa Smith (left), administrator Randy Downey, and director of nursing Beverly Mentzer (right).
Read MoreWeather data, week ending Aug. 28
The first week of school was a comfortable one for students in Greene County’s school districts. Volunteer weather observer reports a high temperature of 80 degrees over the weekend, but a high of only 74 degrees once school started Monday. Low temperature for the week was 49 degrees on three nights. Beltz reports .6 inches of rain Friday before 6…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Aug. 24, 2015 News in and around Rippey: Bye Bye Blues meet – Doris Brown hosted the members of Bye Bye Blues and their guests Thursday, Aug. 20. The group enjoyed visiting and reminiscing during the morning brunch. Attending were Marilyn Pentico and her two great-granddaughters and a grandson,…
Read MoreJohnson to dance in Bill Riley final show
Gretah Johnson, 10, of Jefferson has been selected to perform her solo tap dance in the championship round in Bill Riley’s 56th annual Iowa State Fair Talent Search. As a Sprout, Gretah will perform in exhibition on Sunday, Aug. 23, but will no longer be competing. Bill Riley, Jr. is once again hosting the competition. Two Sprout acts are being crowned champions every…
Read MoreReCharge Wednesday, other programs return to JPRD
ReCharge Wednesdays, flag football and Punt, Pass & Kick The Jefferson park and recreation department will once again offer ReCharge Wednesdays thanks to generous sponsorship by the providers of McFarland Clinic-Jefferson. ReCharge Wednesdays meets every Wednesday afternoon from 2:15 to 3:30 pm at the Greene County Community Center. The program is open to students in grades 1-8. The younger students…
Read MoreHours told for Jeff swimming pool
With the start of school Monday, hours will change at the Jefferson municipal swimming pool. Monday through Thursday, Aug. 24-27, the pool will be open from 11:30 am to 1 pm for adult lap swim, and from 3 to 7 pm for open swim. Friday, Aug. 28, students don’t have school, so the pool will be open for the mid-day…
Read MoreA special bike ride for a 92-year-old mother
Watch the video below John Brunow of All Ability Cycles has been all over the state this summer sharing his love of bicycling with many physically-challenged people. He and his wife Ces and Diane Wise rode RAGBRAI with the Adaptive Sports Iowa Team. Many of the team riders rode bicycles from All Ability Cycles.
Read MoreRudolph cattle place in State Fair Dexter show
Greene and neighboring Guthrie County were well represented at the Dexter cattle show judged Thursday, Aug. 13, at the Iowa State Fair. Terry Sprague of Guthrie Center netted the grand champion bull banner and the Iowa champion bull. Timberview Dexters of Coon Rapids exhibited the reserve champion bull as well as the grand champion female and Iowa champion female. Sprague…
Read MoreCounty sheep and dairy goat exhibitors successful at State Fair
Emily Finch of Jefferson and Sarah Sandage of Grand Junction earned honors in the sheep 4-H breeding sheep show Tuesday, Aug. 18, at the Iowa State Fair. Finch showed the reserve champion Hampshire ewe. Sandage showed the reserve champion Suffolk ewe. In the FFA dairy goat show Thursday, Aug. 20, Elizabeth Gunn of Jefferson showed the champion and reserve champion…
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