Olivia Shannon, daughter of Allen and Karen Shannon of Jefferson, skipped the Bell Tower Festival last weekend to compete in the Hershey State Track and Field Meet in Marshalltown. She earned the honor by placing first in the local competition hosted by the Jefferson park and recreation department in April. Olivia won the state title in the standing long jump…
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When did summer really start?
Summer “officially” started yesterday, June 21. That’s what we all learned in school. But as we get older, we realize there are often many “right” versions of the same thing, and the first day of summer is one of those things. For meteorologists and climatologists, we already three weeks into summer. For them, the first day of summer is June…
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Read MoreBell Tower of Fame Award to Dr Jim Hanson
The 35th anniversary Bell Tower Festival was officially opened in a brief ceremony Friday evening on the Plaza Stage. Ben Yoder served as emcee, and Sheilah Pound sang the National Anthem and “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” accompanied by Rick Morain. After acknowledging Walter and Ruth Harrison, king and queen at Greene County Medical Center long term care, and Frank Drayer…
Read MoreWinners told in Yellow Brick Challenge
The Yellow Brick Challenge, a LEGO® brick building contest hosted by Greene Bean Coffee and co-sponsored by GreeneCountyNewsOnline , drew a total of 17 entries. Contestants used LEGO bricks to build creations that reflected the Bell Tower Festival theme, Iowa’s Emerald County: There’s no place like home. Entries were judged based on creativity, use of the theme, and innovative use…
Read MorePauley shows his 1910 Sears in Show and Shine Car Show
Car enthusiasts are among the first to arrive at the Bell Tower Festival for the Show and Shine Car Show. Dick Pauley of Jefferson showed the oldest car in the show, a 1910 Sears car, which he also drove in the parade. The car is chain-driven by a 2-cylinder opposed engine under the seat. Pauley explained that Sears built cars…
Read MoreBell Tower Festival parade always a favorite
The Bell Tower Festival parade is the centerpiece of Saturday activities at the Festival. This year’s parade was windy and rain fell for about five minutes late in the parade, but that didn’t deter the entertainment. The Jefferson Rotary Club organizes the parade each year; Dr Dave Jaskey served as parade chairman. Home State Bank won the prize for best…
Read MoreYard of the Month honors to the courthouse square
The 32 hanging floral baskets around the courthouse square earned the square Yard of the Month honors for June from the Jefferson Garden Club. The baskets are a cooperative effort of Jefferson Matters: Main Street andthe city of Jefferson. They were hung from the light poles during a cleanup day organized by Jefferson Matters: Main Street last month. Jean Walker prepared the…
Read MoreJob growth sets up need for child care
Help available in starting child care business Quality child care is vital to an employee’s success on the job. It also contributes to the economic success of a community. Greene County has many new and expanding businesses. Because of this growth, parents may soon have trouble finding child care. Now might be a good time to start a child care…
Read MoreRippey library tells June plans
The Rippey public library invites youngsters to make a gift for their “cool” dad Wednesday, June 11, at 4 p. The library will host a program about solar energy Thursday, June 12, at 1 pm. The program will be presented by the University of Northern Iowa’s Resources for Energy Education. It is sponsored by Junction Hilltop Wind Farm. Persons who…
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Read MoreGreene County grows a farmers market
Tuesday farmers market on the Courthouse Square have become a summer tradition – and this year is no exception. Beginning June 3, and continuing every Tuesday through Sept. 30, 18 markets in all, regional fruit and veggie growers, bakers, artists, crafters and entrepreneurs will sell their local products on the east side of the courthouse. Most weeks, the…
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