The Jefferson public library will host Ready Readers Story Time Wednesdays from 10 to 11:30 am at the library. The program, for children ages 3-6, will be held Dec. 17 through Jan. 28, with the exception of Dec. 24. No registration is necessary and the program is free. Ready Readers Story Time will include stories, crafts, games, puppets, flannel boards,…
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Trinity Lutheran invites public to Advent services
Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson invites the community to observe the Advent season Wednesday evenings, Dec. 3, 10 and 17. The church is located at 801 W. Lincoln Way. A meal will be served at 5:30 pm with an Advent service at 7 pm. Theme of the services will be “Come, Lord Jesus, and show us the Father.” “Please come…
Read MoreSuccess at Regency Park
Regency Park Nursing and Rehab shares a success story with Melvin Miller in the lead role. Melvin was admitted to Regency Park in late October. With help from the therapy department, staff implemented a customized rehabilitation program to address some functional deficits. When Melvin arrived, he used a four-wheeled walker to ambulate with stand by assist. He progressed in his…
Read MoreDecember topics told for Community Fellowship series
Organizers of the Community Fellowship series at Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson have planned two discussions for December. On Wednesday, Dec. 3, Donna Badding-Fleener, prevention consultant at New Opportunities, will discuss alcohol and drug abuse prevention awareness and what professionals are seeing in Greene County. She will talk about peer pressure among teens and what adults can do to help.
Read MoreWeather data comes to GreeneCountyNewsOnline
For the past several months the weather data compiled by volunteer weather observer John Beltz has been included in the weekly crop report in GreeneCountyNewsOnline’s Wednesday Newsday update. But, the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service is hibernating now until spring. There won’t be another crop report until April. GreeneCountyNewsOnline doesn’t hibernate. Here, in a different format, is Beltz’s weather data.…
Read MoreNorthey promotes Iowa-grown Christmas trees
DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey encourages Iowans to consider choosing a fresh, Iowa grown Christmas tree to decorate their home this holiday season. “Selecting a fresh Christmas tree can be part of a great family tradition and is an opportunity to connect with an Iowa farmer and support the local economy,” Northey said. “Iowa is fortunate…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Rippey News Nov. 26, 2014 Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Friends of Rippey reminder: There will be a Christmas breakfast on Dec. 6 from 8 to 11 am. Egg casserole, sausage, fruit, cinnamon rolls, coffee and juice will be served for a free will offering. A quilt donated by Sharon Riley will be offered for…
Read MoreWells Fargo donates to Fair Foundation
Wells Fargo in Jefferson recently presented the Greene County Fair Foundation with a donation of $2,000. The donation will go toward the foundation’s initiative to replace the swine, sheep, and cattle barns. “Wells Fargo appreciates the hard work of the Greene County Fair Foundation to educate the youth and overall public of the county on agricultural matters,” branch manager Omega Sang said. “This…
Read More‘Elf on the Shelf’ and snow globes at Jefferson public library
Staff on the children’s side of the Jefferson public library are planning special activities for the holiday season, beginning with an “Elf on the Shelf” story time this Tuesday, Nov. 25. Children ages 4* to 14 are invited from 4 to 5:30 pm for the “Elf on the Shelf” story, a craft and a snack. There is no charge. The…
Read MoreRelay for Life team registration now open online
New this year, no registration fee A holiday gathering is a great time to talk about organizing a team for the 2015 Relay for Life. The Greene County Relay For Life committee on Friday announced online team registration is now open. New this year, there is no registration fee to sign up your team.
Read MoreLow cost spay/neuter clinic part of a trap-neuter-return project Dec. 6
Animal Protection and Education (APE) is holding what may be the first of a monthly low cost spay and neuter clinic for cats Saturday, Dec. 6, at the Milwaukee depot in Jefferson. The clinic is part of a larger trap-neuter-return project to deal with a colony of wild cats living north of the Sparky’s on Highway 30 in Jefferson.
Read More“Grinch-mas” coming to the library
Staff at the children’s library at Jefferson public library is encouraging readers to “grow their heart” this holiday season through the celebration of family reading, giving from the heart, and community service. During the month of December, patrons who bring in a canned or boxed food item (check the expiration date, please), new socks, mittens, gloves, hats or scarves for…
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