Iowans can buy 2020 resident hunting, fishing and other licenses starting Dec. 15. Licenses purchased for 2019 expire on Jan. 10. The menu of license options includes the popular Outdoor Combo annual resident hunting/fishing/habitat combo license for $55; the Angler’s Special three-year fishing license for $62; and the Hunter’s Special three-year hunting license with habitat included for $101.
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In the neighborhood
Dec. 9, 2019 ROBERTS GATHERING – The Roberts’ family Christmas was held Saturday, Dec. 7, at the community room of Hamlin Bell apartments in Perry. Thirty-three of the family attended from as far away as Graettinger, Bettendorf, Winterset, as well as from Boone, Churdan, Jefferson and Rippey.
Read MoreChurdan library plans silent auction, open house
The Churdan library will host a silent auction and holiday open house Saturday, Dec. 14, starting at 9 am. Items on the silent auction will be displayed starting Dec. 12. Auction items can be seen on the library’s Facebook page. Santa will arrive at 12 pm to listen to wish lists. The Lions Club drawing will be once all wishes…
Read MoreBlood drive Tuesday in Jefferson
One of the best gifts of the season can’t be purchased locally or even online. LifeServe Blood Center is urging eligible blood donors to roll up a sleeve and give the ultimate gift this holiday season: the gift of life. Blood cannot be manufactured in a lab and there is no substitute for it. In order to ensure blood will…
Read MoreKiwanis, Wild Rose support Operation Christmas Child
For the Halloween season Wild Rose Casino & Resort Jefferson held a pumpkin decorating contest between its various departments with the pumpkins being displayed during the weekend of October 25-26 in conjunction with its Haunted House exhibit. The pumpkins were judged by the general public and the winner for the second year in a row was the security department. They…
Read MoreSave the date: State park centennial kicks off with First Day Hikes on Jan. 1, 2020
Iowa state parks will launch the New Year, which also is the start of the state park centennial year, with outdoor hikes across Iowa. First Day Hikes are being organized at 49 parks, the most to participate since the statewide event began nine years ago.
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
HOLIDAY GATHERING – Virgene Morse enjoyed Thanksgiving in the home of her daughter and family, Terry and Diane Ostendorf of Madrid. Others enjoying the day were the Ostendorfs’ children Ben and his friend Ashley, Sam and Michaela Van De Berg, and Madelyn Ostendorf. Their niece Kelsey Blanshan was also a guest. Regrets were sent from Kevin and Delores Blanshan who…
Read MoreYoung students slate Christmas program
Parents, grandparents and siblings of Greene County kindergartners and first graders, along with members of the community, are invited to Carol with the Kids: A Night of Performance and Song, Tuesday, Dec. 10, at the Greene County Middle School gym. The program will feature the Greene County kindergarten and first grade classes as they perform a program to help people…
Read MoreBreakfast fundraiser and Santa in Rippey Dec. 7
Santa Claus will make an appearance at a breakfast fundraiser in Rippey Saturday, Dec. 7. The Rippey sesquicentennial committee will serve egg casserole, cinnamon rolls, fruit, sausage, juice and coffee from 7 to 10 am at the Rippey Community Room. Santa will arrive at 9 am, ready to listen to gift lists. The committee has promised to hold a breakfast…
Read MoreJingle Into Junction Sunday, Dec. 8
All are invited to Jingle Into Junction Sunday, Dec. 8, for the annual Christmas celebration starting at 5 pm at the Grand Junction Community Center. A soup supper will be served until 6:30 pm. A free will donation will be accepted. The Community Center will be decorated by a variety of Christmas trees and wreaths. Some will be for sale…
Read MoreRemember to shop for Christmas gifts at the library
The Friends of the Jefferson Public Library remind the public the library is a great place for Christmas shopping. The Friends are sponsoring their annual holiday sale featuring used books and DVDs throughout December in both the adult and children’s departments. Items will be added continually through the month.
Read MoreChristmas events planned in Scranton
The Annual Christmas in Scranton celebration is slated for Thursday, Dec. 5. Several businesses will hold open houses during the afternoon. Watch for more details. The fourth annual Cocoa with the Clauses will be hosted by the Scranton parks and recreation committee Saturday, Dec. 7. There will be crafts for youngsters at the Marchant Memorial Library at 5 pm, and…
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