Category: Good News

Six of the seven local archers who competed for medals at the Iowa Games July 31 and Aug. 1 returned home with medals, reports coach Don Orris. Medal winners were: Kristin Wailes, gold – Young adult women, 803 score Jayden Carstensen, gold – Young adult male, 821 score Jax Carstensen, silver – Young adult male, 802 score Eli Carstensen, gold…

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Sneak peek Thursday from 6 to 8 pm PAWS (People for Animal Welfare Society) is holding its annual fundraising garage sale Aug. 12-14 at Clover Hall at the Greene County Fairgrounds in Jefferson. A sneak peek will be held Thursday, Aug. 12, from 6 to 8 pm. There is a $3 entry fee; free for children 10 and younger. Regular…

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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering a program to teach skills needed to hunt, field dress and cook waterfowl to youth who have little to no waterfowl hunting experience on Aug. 28, at the Olofson Shooting Range, near Polk City. The workshop will feature knowledge and skills building sessions with hands-on learning as well as a live-fire…

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August 3, 2021 Borgeson reunion – The Borgeson family gathered Sunday evening for pictures and to celebrate the birthdays of Alan and Kane Borgeson, Sierra Hampton, and Seth Borgeson.  The twins, Jayden and Sophia, even got early birthday presents from their aunts and uncles to take home.  The birthday cake didn’t last long at that table!  Those attending the festivities…

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Distinguished Service to Agriculture Award presented to Brian Berns The Greene County Farm Bureau Distinguished Service to Agriculture award was presented to Brian Berns of Lohrville at the 2021 Greene County Farm Bureau member appreciation picnic held Tuesday, July 20, at the Grand Junction Community Center. About 55 members attended and shared a catered meal. Greene County Farm Bureau board…

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Colorful flower beds of filled with cheery blooms surround the home of Pam and Skeeter Hostetler, 305 N. Pinet St, chosen as the August 2021 Yard of the Month by the Jefferson Garden Club. Unique touches visible throughout the landscape show the couple’s creativity.  An antique wagon centered with a bountiful display of red and white geranium along with their…

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‘Welcome to Medicare’ seminar slated for Aug. 18; register by Aug. 10 Greene County Medical Center’s Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP), has been recognized by the State of Iowa for serving Jefferson and the surrounding communities for the last 30 years. As one of the first medical centers to become a SHIIP volunteer service center, Greene County Medical Center’s…

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The Iowa Department on Aging is celebrating centenarians who are 100 years old or older. These individuals have lived through life experiences that most of us have only read about in books or seen in movies; their strength, endurance and collective wisdom inspires us all and they deserve to be recognized in a safe way. In an effort to recognize…

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Linda Borgeson along with Hampton, Sierra, Jayden and Sophia arrived Saturday, July 17, to spend some time with their Iowa families. They got acquainted with the cats and baby kittens right away, and the world of a farm opened up quickly! It wasn’t long before Kale and the two dogs were seen coming down the road and the kids ran…

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Judging of 2021 Greene County 4-H static exhibit entries took place Tuesday, July 6, at the Greene County Fairgrounds, by a variety of judges in the areas of animals; agriculture and natural resources; creative arts; science, engineering, and technology; family and consumer sciences; and personal development.  The static exhibit judging event was coordinated by static superintendents Stacy Hardaway, Michele Hardin,…

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