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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Greene County Farm Bureau holds appreciation picnic
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…
Read MoreYard of the Month to Pam, Skeeter Hostetler
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…
Read MoreMedical Center honored for 30 years as SHIIP location
‘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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IA Dept on Aging looking for centenarians
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…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
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…
Read MoreResults told of 4-H judging at Greene County Fair
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,…
Read MoreFrederick named Greene County Fair queen
Ashlyn Frederick was selected as 2021 Greene County Fair queen on Wednesday. She spent the rest of the week awarding ribbons at the various livestock shows during the fair, and will represent Greene County at the Iowa State Fair competition in August. Ashlyn is the daughter of Dan and Jodi Frederick and was a co-valedictorian in the Greene County Class…
Read More‘Oh, Baby!’ event July 21 in Jefferson
New and expectant parents are invited to attend a special event planned for Wednesday, July 21, from 4 to 7 pm at the Greene County Community Center. This “come and go” event is provided through a partnership between Greene County public health, McFarland Clinic – Carroll, and The Birthplace at St. Anthony in Carroll. Those attending have the opportunity to…
Read MoreCram the Cab nets nearly $1400 for food pantry
A grand total of $1,382 was raised at this year’s Greene County Farm Bureau’s Cram the Cab event held June 12 – 19 at the Jefferson Fareway store. The dollar total represents a combination from Fareway customers who purchased pre-packed bags of non-perishable food items, customers who rounded up their grocery bill at the cash registers, and cash donations from…
Read MoreJuly Yard of the Month honors to Daytons
Charming rustic décor creates a cheery welcome to the home of Kim and Galen Dayton, 501 Hickory Lane, chosen as the July 2021 Yard of the Month by the Jefferson Garden Club. Throughout the gardens, Kim’s vintage decorating touches create warmth and interest in surprising ways as containers for bright pots of annuals on the porch and as backdrops for…
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