Just about every part of the 2015 Bell Tower Festival lived up to the circus theme, Bell Tower Big Top, with the festival as the biggest show in Greene County. That included the art show, held at the Greene County Historical Museum. This year’s show was bigger than ever, with more than 70 pieces of art exhibited by 25 different artists.
Read MoreCategory: Good News
All present at Hoyts’ anniversary party
More than 80 family members gathered last weekend to celebrate the 66th wedding anniversary of Beverly and Glen Hoyt, long-time Scranton residents. They also noted Bev’s 85th birthday. The Hoyts retired and moved to Jefferson a few years ago. All six of their children, 18 grandchildren and 42 great-grandchildren were in attendance as well as in-laws and other family members.…
Read MoreWinning LEGO Tamers named
Whether the LEGO® bricks were unruly on the living floor or unhappily caged in a dark closet before the Bell Tower Festival, they were all tamed in the LEGO Tamer Challenge last weekend. Hosted by Greene Bean Coffee and co-sponsored by GreeneCountyNewsOnline, the LEGO Tamer Challenge was open to LEGO builders of all ages. Contest entries were…
Read MoreRichards promote children’s mental health awareness
Dr Larry and Mary Richards of rural Cooper met with Governor Terry Branstad on May 7 for the signing of the proclamation for Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day. Dr Richards is a long-time advocate for children’s mental health and continues to work in that field daily. ~The Scranton Journal
Read MoreDeadline near to enter State Fair contests
Greene County boasts enough winners at the Iowa State Fair to tempt folks to give competing a try. If that’s what you thought last August, be reminded now that the deadline to enter many of the fair’s competitive events is July 1.
Read MoreWeather data, week ending June 19
Jefferson enjoyed a drier week than in recent weeks, including mostly dry weather for Bell Tower Big Top last weekend. A bit of rain fell Friday night, but clouds cleared Saturday after the parade and the rest of the day was a nice Iowa summer day. Volunteer weather observer John Beltz reported a high temperature of 84 degrees and a…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
June 15, 2015 Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Riley Dale Ovenshire recently graduated from Jefferson High School in Cedar Rapids in a class of 290. Riley will be a student at ISU this fall. He will be honored at a picnic at Spring Lake State Park on July 11 from 2-? for family and friends. Save the…
Read MoreResults of 4-H communications contest told
Once the Bell Tower Festival is past, Greene County residents turn their attention to the Greene County Fair, but for one group of 4-H fair exhibitors, their event came even before Bell Tower Big Top. The 2015 Greene County 4-H communications contest was held Wednesday, June 10, at First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson. Seven exhibitors competed for the parents, friends,…
Read MoreDance music and smiles at The Gardens
The temperature was above 90 degrees but the shade was pleasant, the breeze was gentle, and the smiles were easy Wednesday afternoon as the Al Welsh Orchestra entertained at The Gardens in Jefferson. Residents and guests tapped their toes and called out requests. Some even took advantage of old-fashioned dance music and did exactly that… they danced!
Read MoreDemo contractor shares pictures of Rippey job
Chad Lansing of Lansing Brothers of Fort Dodge, the company that did the demolition of the 1921 portion of the Rippey school last fall, responded to Mary Weaver’s feature for GreeneCountyNewsOnline about Keith Devilbiss and the Rippey school memorial by sending along pictures he took. Preserving the name plate and the cornerstone from the building were included in the contract.…
Read MoreAccess Systems supports affordable housing with donation
When it comes to construction, high quality tools deliver efficiency and precision. The same is true with tools in the modern office, and the recent delivery of a Sharp brand high-speed color copier/network printer/scanner ensures Heart of Iowa Habitat for Humanity will continue to have efficiency and precision in their critical communications. The equipment will be used in the Boone…
Read MoreChurches invite all to day camp June 22-25
A Community Christian Day Camp will be held in Jefferson June 22-25. All area youngsters are welcome. A team from Riverside Bible Camp is being hosted by Central Christian Church and Christ Lutheran Church. The week will include worship, recreation, art fun, service projects, Bible study and snacks. This year’s theme is “Transformed,” based on Romans 12:2.
Read More