The librarians at the Churdan public library are looking for the ugliest Christmas sweater/sweatshirt in the area. “Does your sweater blink, drip with ornaments, is it covered in glitter, or even worse? We want to see it,” a library spokesperson said. All area residents are invited to take their sweater “as is,” or “adorn” it to create THE ugliest. Sweaters must be in the…
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Proceeds from Does’ basket auction to Adopt-a-Family
The Jefferson Does are ready to solve any gift-giving dilemma with a wide variety of gift baskets up for silent auction. Basket themes range from chocolate chip cookies to tools, with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Disney’s “Frozen,” and even a basket for Bowser in between.
Read MoreGreene County HSAP group tours courthouse
A group of well-prepared Home School Assistance Program (HSAP) students and their parents toured the Greene County courthouse on Monday, Nov. 10. Prior to the tour they researched words like “rotunda,” “mosaic,” “mural,” and “cornucopia.” They also were asked to think about the purpose of a courthouse and what services are offered there. During the tour Don VanGilder (right) talked about…
Read MoreCold weather doesn’t last forever; JPRD planning for next pool season
Winter barreled into Greene County this week. Volunteer weather observer John Beltz reported a high temperature of 59 degrees on Monday and a high of only 26 degrees on Tuesday, Veterans Day. The low temperature Nov. 14 was single digits — 6 degrees! But, for those who can say nothing nicer about winter except that it doesn’t last forever, there’s good news. The…
Read MoreCover crop tour this Thursday
Monday, Nov. 17, is the last day to reserve a seat for a cover crop field tour hosted by the Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District. The tour is slated for Thursday, Nov. 19, starting at 10 am from the Milwaukee depot on E. Lincoln Way in Jefferson. Participants are asked to be there by 9:45.
Read MoreWhere in Iowa is Jeff?
He’s in Jefferson, dancing in front of the Mahanay Bell tower The Greene County Chamber on its Facebook page shared a video of Jeff Hoskinson, home town unknown, who didn’t stop at taking photos of his travels around Iowa. He traveled more than 5,000 miles in the Hawkeye state, with friends recording 150-plus video clips of him dancing in iconic…
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Rippey News Nov. 10, 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 MoreGreene County 4-H presents awards
More than 80 parents and friends attended the annual Greene County 4-H Awards Ceremony last Sunday to celebrate the accomplishments of Greene County 4-H members, and to honor 4-H volunteers and financial sponsors. Record books submitted by 4-H members were judged by volunteers who decided on the final awards, recognizing outstanding record books and excellence in project work over the…
Read MoreVeterans Day at Paton-Churdan
The community is invited to the annual Veterans Day program at the Paton-Churdan school in Churdan Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 9 am. Students in all grades participate and honor those who have served our country in the military. American Legion Post 198 of Churdan will host its annual Veterans Day supper that evening from 5 to 7 pm, also at…
Read MoreRotary auction list – a grown-up Christmas wish list
The Jefferson Rotary Club’s annual dinner and auction is only a week away. While finishing touches are being put on the “official” auction book, checking out the auction items on the club’s Facebook page reminds people who remember the 1960s of how much fun reading the Sears Wishbook used to be.
Read MoreVeterans Day closings
City, county and state offices will all be closed Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. The Jefferson city council will hold its regular meeting at 5:30 pm. The agenda is posted under the Calendar/Agenda tab. The Jefferson public library will be closed, but the Greene County Community Center will be open regular hours, 5 am to 9:30 pm.
Read MoreBidding open in medical center auxiliary’s Holiday of Lights
The trees and wreaths now on display in the main lobby of Greene County Medical Center are part of the auxiliary’s “Holiday of Lights.” When visitors come to the main lobby now through Dec. 3, they will be filled with holiday spirit – even with the Grinch trying to take off with a tree! This “Christmas in Whoville” tree was…
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