Summer schedule told LifeServe Blood Center will hold a community blood drive Tuesday, May 12, 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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Veterans plan Armed Forces Day picnic lunch
Armed Forces Day is a day to recognize members of the Armed Forces who are currently serving. To mark Armed Forces Day on May 16, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary, and the American Legion will host an Armed Forces Day picnic Saturday, May 16,, from 11 am to 2 pm at the VFW hall, 109 N. Chestnut St, in Jefferson.
Read MoreSweet recognition for providers at ELC
Children at the Greene County Early Learning Center had a chance to decorate cookies for the care providers there Friday for Provider Recognition. Tina Meseck (left) of Better For You Bakery not only donated cookies, frosting and decorations, but her time Friday morning as well. Provider Delaney Gibson was among the providers who helped with the sweet project.
Read MoreWest Central tells scholarship recipients
RALSTON – For the 20th consecutive year, West Central® Cooperative is awarding Excellence in Agriculture scholarships for area seniors pursuing agriculture-related post-secondary education. This year, seven students have each been awarded $1,500. “Over the course of two decades, our Excellence in Agriculture scholarship has supported the education of engineers, agronomists, veterinarians, biologists and today’s grain and livestock producers,” explained West Central’s…
Read MoreGreene County Elementary tells Bucket Fillers
Bucket Fillers for April at Greene County Elementary were (from left) K-Lee Goff, Gracie Venteicher and Ethan Kuipers. Logan Edwards was also a Bucket Filler but is not pictured. March Bucket Fillers were (from left) Ava Perrett, Danica Goff, Gavin Blair and Vanessa Hale. Jefferson Hy-Vee manager Lori Subbert is pictured with the children. Hy-Vee sponsors the month recognition which…
Read MoreHistory Boy Theatre Co presents “Company”
History Boy Theatre Co, your professional regional theatre company, brings another big city theatre production to Greene County. Stephen Sondheim’s COMPANY will open June 12 with performances on June 13 and 14, and also on June 19, 20, and 21. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7 pm with Sunday matinees at 2. Tickets for all performances are available at RVP~1875, 115 S.…
Read MoreWeather data, week ending May 8
April showers have continued into May in Jefferson. According to data from volunteer weather observer John Beltz, Jefferson received .86 inch of rain during the week ending May 8 at 6 am. Temperatures varied only 21 degrees during the week, from a high temperature of 85 degrees to a low temperature of 44 degrees.
Read MoreJefferson Garden Club does annual clean-up
Jefferson Garden Club members gathered last Monday to clean up the grounds at the Memorial Garden near the Raccoon River Valley Recreation Trail trailhead. The group took time out to pose for a picture around the new picnic table located in the gazebo. The table is made of concrete and river rock. Funds for the table, plus a new concrete…
Read MoreRegister soon for MG bus tour
Early bird special ends May 10 The Greene County Master Gardeners remind area gardeners that Monday, May 10, is the last day to register for the June 6 bus trip at the reduced cost of $45. Planned stops on the tour include the Newton Arboretum and Botanical Gardens (pictured), a special lunch in Pella, Sunny Slope Greenhouse, the Neal Smith…
Read MoreHigh school awards concert, art show this Tuesday
The talents of Greene County High School students will be highlighted this Tuesday evening at the school. The annual awards concert will begin at 7:30 pm in the auditorium. The concert band and the mixed choir, along with the bass and treble choirs, will perform the music they are preparing for the Iowa High School Music Association large group contest…
Read MoreMedical Center auxiliary garage sale is this week
Members of the Greene County Medical Center auxiliary aren’t offering to help with your spring cleaning, but they’re offering an answer for everyone wondering what to do with the things they sorted out as no longer needed but too good to throw out — donate them to the auxiliary’s annual garage sale.
Read MoreFFA plant sale Friday
The Greene County FFA chapter will open its greenhouse at the high school for the annual plant sale this Friday, May 8. The sale will begin at 10 am, and students will stay after school, all the way until 5 pm so to accommodate more members of the community. Geraniums, petunias, begonias, marigolds, impatiens, pepper plants, tomato plants and more,…
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