Regency Park Nursing and Rehab had its own super heroes Thursday! The Iowa Healthcare Association’s theme for 2014 is “Healthcare Superheroes.” The department managers at Regency Park are gearing up to attend the annual convention in Des Moines at the end of September. According to Toni Linberg, director of marketing and admissions, the residents and their family members thought it…
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Murray shares “Towards Evening”
Artist Joseph Murray shares his most recent painting, “Towards Evening.” “Summer weather is fading away from all of us and the awakening of a new season is upon us. Fall is a wonderful time of the year to enjoy the beauty and color of nature,” Murray said. “‘Towards Evening’ is a study of the tonal color and light changes that…
Read MoreLakeside Ladies hold club tournament
Rhonda Morlan won the Lakeside Ladies club tournament on Tuesday, Aug. 26 at Lakeside Golf Course northwest of Grand Junction. Morlan shot a 57 for the nine-hole event and Joanne Rowles was runner-up. A total of nine women participated in the club tournament. All others were flighted with prize money and door prizes being awarded to all that participated.
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Rippey United Methodist Church: PO Box 286, 103 West Main St. Rippey, IA 50235. Pastors: Enna Antunez and Paul Burrow. Phone: 436-7731 Adult Sunday school at 9 am; worship service at 10:30 am. Every Tuesday: Quilters 9 am, coffee and fellowship 10 am – everyone welcome!
Read MoreIowa Farm Environmental Leader Award to Gibson
Awards presented at Iowa State Fair to families who have lead the way on environmental stewardship Donald “Chop” Gibson of Scranton (pictured in red cap) was among 88 recipients of the Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award. Gov. Terry Branstad (blue shirt), Iowa secretary of agriculture Bill Northey (right) and Iowa Department of Natural Resources director Chuck Gipp (left) presented 88 Iowa farm families with…
Read MoreStill time to register for Family-to-Family education program
Dealing with the mental illness of a loved one can be challenging and lonely, but help is available for those who participate in an upcoming Family-to-Family education program sponsored by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). The 12-session course will be held Mondays from 7 to 9:30 pm, beginning Sept. 8, at St Joseph Parish Center in Jefferson. According…
Read MoreFall fitness classes start Sept. 2
The Jefferson park and recreation department will begin its fall adult fitness classes Tuesday, Sept. 2. Registrations are being accepted now at the Greene County Community Center at 204 W. Harrison St in Jefferson. Fitness classes are open to community center members and non members, although they cost a little less for members. Most of the fitness classes also use…
Read MoreAnnual Doggie Paddle is next Saturday
When the Jefferson municipal pool closes for the season next Friday afternoon, it means it’s time for the annual Doggie Paddle! Animal Protection and Education (APE) of Paton invites area dogs and their owners for the annual event, slated for Saturday, Aug. 30, from 2 to 4 pm at the pool. Dogs pay $1 per paw (that’s $4 for most),…
Read MoreIowa State Fair tells results in more food contests, 4-H dog show and sheep shows
Marianne Carlson of Jefferson proved she can make a pie crust as she won four ribbons in the Machine Shed pie contest at the Iowa State Fair. She also proved she’s the queen of what many folks call “cheater” crusts. She placed first and won a $200 gift card in the Best Healthy Pie with Keebler Crusts contest. The contest…
Read MoreIt’s time to think ‘used book sale’
Donating used books makes room for new! With the children back in school it’s time to think about cool weather events. The annual used book sale, hosted by the Friends of the Jefferson Public Library, is one of those events. The sale is slated for Saturday, Sept. 20, through Saturday, Sept. 27. The opening day of the sale will be…
Read MoreHeightened holiday enforcement begins Monday
Yes, it’s Good News…. The life that’s saved may be _______ (fill in the blank) As part of the National Drunk Driving Campaign, “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” Iowa law enforcement officers, including the Jefferson police department and the Greene County sheriff’s office, will beef up their commitment to saving lives on Iowa’s streets and highways. This initiative is part…
Read MoreRegister soon for JPRD programs
With the start of a new school year the Jefferson park and recreation department is ready to kick into high gear with the fall program schedule. The always popular mini cheerleading program is planned for next week, Tuesday and Thursday, Aug. 26 and 28, from 3:45 to 5 pm at Greene County elementary. Boys and girls in preK through fifth…
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