All area artists are reminded that it’s time to select art of any media – paintings, sculpture, pottery, fabric, photography and mixed media – for the Bell Tower Festival art show. Art lovers who want to share favorites from their private collections are also invited to display those items during the show.
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Pair of Rams at State Special Olympics
Greene County Rams were among the 2,600 athletes, 1,200 coaches and 2,000 volunteers who came together for the 31st Special Olympics Iowa Track and Field Summer Games held in Ames at Iowa State University. All competitors are first place district winners and are grouped according to age. Greene County had a pair of state winners. Nick Walsh (right) placed fourth in the running…
Read MoreJPRD is part of Bell Tower Big Top fun
The Jefferson park and recreation department will be part of the big show at Bell Tower Big Top with a trio of Festival favorites. The bags tournament will return to the south side of the square Friday evening, June 12. Men, women, and coed teams (two persons each), ages 14 and older, will compete in the same tournament, with double…
Read MoreNext weekend is Free Fishing Weekend
Watcha doin’ next weekend? Iowa residents may fish without a license on June 5, 6 and 7 as part of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ free fishing weekend. Free Fishing Weekend is the first weekend in June each year. It allows Iowans an opportunity to try fishing without purchasing a license. All other regulations remain in place. Fishing is…
Read MoreClasses planning reunions
Class of 1954 shows how it’s done The Bell Tower Festival has become a favorite time for high school class reunions. Ann Ostendorf has returned to the Festival steering committee as reunion coordinator. She’s eager to help class organizers plan reunions that will be fun and memorable. She can be reached via email at ostendorfa@greenecountycsd.net
Read MoreJune is Great Outdoors Month
DES MOINES — While the 2015 Memorial Day weekend was a soggy start to the summer recreation season, there are plenty more days ahead to enjoy the outdoors. Governor Terry Branstad recently proclaimed June as Great Outdoors Month, encouraging all Iowans and visitors to step outside, enjoy the state’s scenic beauty and recreational opportunities, and renew their commitment to stewardship…
Read MoreWeather data, week ending May 29
It was a wet Memorial Day weekend followed by an even wetter week. According to volunteer weather observer John Beltz, Jefferson received a total of 2.3 inches of rain during the week that ended Friday at 6 am. Temperatures ranged from a low of 46 degrees to a high of 82 degrees. Children took advantage of a couple of warm…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Rippey News, May 26, 2015 Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Annual Rippey alumni party: The Rippey alumni party was held Saturday, May 23, at the United Methodist Church in Rippey. The meal, consisting of Italian chicken, cheesy potatoes, corn, salad and pies, was served by Kevin and May Hick and their crew. Approximately 90 alumni, their…
Read MoreFlower baskets again adorn the lamp posts
There were 36 green thumbs and the people attached to them Friday morning assembling the 32 hanging baskets that will decorate the lamp posts around the courthouse square in Jefferson.
Read MoreRelay for Life passes $50K mark
Books don’t close until Aug. 31 The total of funds raised at the 2015 American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Greene County has surpassed the $50,000 mark, the organizing committee learned at a wrap-up meeting Thursday. Fifteen teams raised a total of $21,057.91, with Home State Bank’s Team Towers leading the way at $6,073.84. The Cancer Crusaders raised $2,594.55,…
Read MoreSpecial centennial fundraiser event at GJ library
Features creative endeavors of Gigi Robinson The Grand Junction public library will host a special program, “The Art, Crafts and Collectibles of Virginia ‘Gigi’ Robinson,” on Sunday, May 24, at 3 pm at the library. The event is a fundraiser to support the library’s centennial programming in 2016. Virginia Robinson served for many years on the GJ public library board…
Read MoreBreakfast with the Band ends school year
The banner at the front of the band has changed but the tradition hasn’t. Randy and Phyllis Bunkers and Bunkers Dunkers had the 17th annual Breakfast with the Band Friday, the last day of school.
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