Bid on Holiday of Lights items Dec. 4 The Gift Garden, Greene County Medical Center auxiliary’s gift shop at the medical center, will be open to the public for holiday shopping on select Saturdays during the season. Starting Saturday, Nov. 20, the Gift Garden will be open a total of four Saturdays – Nov. 20, Dec 4, Dec. 11 and…
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American Legion honors 51-year member
Richard Fairclough was presented a certificate for 51 years of continuous membership in the American Legion at the November meeting of Post 11. Fairclough moved to Jefferson last year and transferred his membership to Post 11.
Read MoreDeadline for GCYAA wrestling, basketball is Nov. 25
The Greene County Youth Athletic Association (GCYAA) reminds parents that registration for the 2021 youth wrestling and basketball seasons is now open and will close Nov. 25. Registration is available online at www.gcyaa.org. Parents will create a profile and enter their child’s information only once, as it will be saved for future registrations. The Rambler Wrestling Club is a competitive…
Read MoreVFW, auxiliary slate fundraiser supper
Members of VFW Post 9599 and the VFW auxiliary are hosting supper Thursday, Nov. 11, from 5 to 6 pm at the hall at 109 N. Chestnut St in Jefferson. The menu will feature country fried steak and gravy, mashed potatoes, corn or peas, and dessert. A free will donation will be accepted. There will be limited seating. Persons who…
Read MoreLive music from bell tower Nov. 11 to honor veterans
On Veteran’s Day, November 11, a special Tower Tunes Live concert will be performed by Mahanay Maestro Rick Morain. From 12:15 to 12:30 pm, the public is invited to listen to the four-octave carillon concert. Morain’s playlist will certainly be selections to honor our military veterans. The Veteran’s Day concert is part of the regular Tower Tunes Live concert series…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
November 1, 2021 The weather cooperated for an evening of Halloween fun in Rippey on Sunday, Oct. 31. Cars were parked on Main St with families handing out treats to the many kids, some adults and at least one dog, who dressed in the various favorite characters of the season. The library was open for viewing several decorated pumpkins that…
Read MoreFFA holding fall fundraising sale
The Greene County FFA chapter will hold its annual fall fundraiser Nov. 1-9. FFA members will take orders for fruit, meat and cheese, candy, Butter Braids, and popcorn. Delivery will be the second week of December. Proceeds from the fundraiser make it possible for FFA members to attend the national and state FFA conventions, conferences, and contests; to do learning…
Read MoreFall is a great time to plant a shade tree
It’s not too late to plant some varieties of shade trees before winter sets in. Fall is an ideal time to plant new trees with mild temperatures and adequate ground moisture. “Properly planted trees will have a better opportunity for a long healthy life,” said Iowa DNR district forester Mark Vitosh. Improperly planted trees more easily succumb to wind and…
Read MoreVolunteer Award to Scouts, Elks
Jefferson Cub Scout Pack 534, Boy Scout Troop 534, and Elks Lodge 2306 were recently awarded the Governor’s Volunteer Award for beautifying roadways annually since 1990. The three groups recently picked up debris and cleaned the ditches along a two-mile stretch of Highway 4 south of Jefferson.
Read MoreHomelessness topic of Community Conversation Nov. 4
Kyle Kinne and Andy McGinn, co-chairs of the Greene County Homeless Coalition, will speak at the Community Conversations series Thursday, Nov. 4, at 5:30 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, 801 W. Lincoln Way, in Jefferson. They will discuss what the coalition is doing to serve the homeless and others in the county. They’ll also provide contact information for persons who…
Read MorePrograms slated on digital archive of county publications
The history of every town and neighborhood in the county is available in the Community History Archives available digitally at county libraries. The digital archive is a cooperative project of the Greene County Library Association to preserve and provide free access to newspapers, books and other resources that have recorded the history of the county. Jeff Brown of Advantage Archives…
Read MorePancake supper Nov. 6 in Scranton
Scranton Betterment will serve a pancake supper Saturday, Nov. 6, from 5 to 6:30 pm in the Scranton Community Center lunch room. Free will donations will be accepted. Persons can call ahead for carry-outs at 515-370-3016. To arrange for delivery in Scranton, call the same number by Friday, Nov. 5, at 5 pm.
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