The H.F. and Maude E. Marchant Memorial Library in Scranton is the scene for a lively coffee group every Saturday morning from 10 am to noon. The group is always looking for new people to join the conversation. Consider this your invitation to attend. Pictured are some of the “regulars” – (front from left) Betty Gregory, Karl Citurs, Beverly Hoyt…
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Yes, it was a cold, snowy February
February was 10 degrees colder and much snowier than a typical February in Jefferson, according to data from volunteer weather observer John Beltz. The average high temperature for the month was 24 degrees, compared to the normal average high of 34 degrees. High temperature for February was 42 degrees on Feb. 8. That was the only day the high was in…
Read MoreWeather data, week ending March 6
The 50-plus degree weather Jefferson residents enjoyed Friday afternoon wasn’t imagined. It just doesn’t appear on this week’s weather data because volunteer weather observer John Beltz provides readings for the 24 hours preceding 6 am. Unofficially, the daytime high on March 6 was 51 degrees. We’ll look forward to seeing that posted next week. Weather data for the week ending…
Read MoreDoes anyone really know what time it is?
If we’re “springing ahead” to Daylight Savings Time, it must be spring….. right? Daylight Savings Time began today at 2 am. Our local fire departments remind us that the start and end of Daylight Savings Time is a good time to check the batteries in our smoke detectors. There’s no magic connection between time changes and smoke detectors, but what…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Rippey News March 2, 2015 Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Problems in Rippey On February 19, the day of the open house for our librarian Sarah, we discovered things were not flowing smoothly in the bathrooms and the janitor’s closet at the Rippey library. On Monday, Feb. 23, as I (Jean Borgeson) was headed to…
Read MoreDreamers, mark you calendars
Everyone who has ever dreamed of opening a downtown business in Jefferson is invited to mark their calendars for an Empty Building Tour, subtitled “A Tour of Opportunities and Possibility.” The event is slated for Thursday, April 16, and Saturday, April 18, from 10 am to 4 pm both days.
Read MoreLooking ahead to the 2015 season at the Bell Tower
Spring is on its way. We know that not only because spring always follows winter, but also because the Bell Tower Community Foundation is gearing for the 2015 season at the Mahanay Bell Tower. The Foundation is seeking energetic people who enjoy meeting people, telling stories, promoting Jefferson and Greene County, and making people happy (and who wouldn’t mind being…
Read MoreReynolds launching ‘Stories of Women’s Lives Tour’ in Jefferson
Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds will launch her “Stories of Women’s Lives Tour” on Wednesday, March 4, with her first visit being in Jefferson. Reynolds is embarking upon a statewide tour to celebrate “National Women’s History Month” in March. She will travel to several communities to meet with female leaders and highlight women who are positively impacting Iowa with their ideas,…
Read MoreJeff firefighters plan annual dance
The Jefferson Firefighters Association is selling tickets for its annual dance, slated for Saturday, March 14, from 8 pm to midnight at Clover Hall on the Greene County Fairgrounds. Bass Makers Mobile DJ Sound & Service will provide music.
Read MoreHistory Boy Theatre Co tells summer production, auditions
History Boy Theatre Co. will perform the Tony Award-winning musical COMPANY, by Stephen Sondheim, June 12, 13, 14, and also June 19, 20 and 21. History Boy Theatre Co, a regional professional theatre located in Jefferson, will hold auditions Saturday, March 21, or before by appointment. An optional pre-audition event for a sneak peek at audition materials will be held Tuesday, March 17,…
Read MoreWeights and Measures Week honors scale inspectors
Unsung defenders of consumers Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey last Friday highlighted the important work of the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship’s Weights and Measures Bureau as part of Weights and Measures week, which runs from March 1 to 7. “Our Weights and Measures Bureau inspectors are on the front line of consumer protection, ensuring the accuracy…
Read MoreMarch is Red Cross Month
A time to recognize everyday heroes DES MOINES — The American Red Cross is recognizing the country’s everyday heroes during Red Cross Month. “Everyday heroes help those in need in Iowa,” said Leslie Schaffer, regional executive for the Iowa region. “They are our volunteers, our blood donors, people who take our classes or those who make a financial contribution to…
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