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.
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Christmas 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…
Read MoreDNR looks for good shotgun deer season
Heading into Iowa’s busiest outdoor ‘opening day,’ shotgun deer season hunters should expect to see about the same number of deer in the timber as last year – with the possible exception for hunters in southcentral Iowa, where local deer populations were impacted by an outbreak of hemorrhagic disease.
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
RIPPEY NEWS BARDOLE EVENTS – Last week Jason, Allison, Levi, Kate and Chase Bardole from Wauwatosa, WI, visited in the home of Roy and Phyllis Bardole. They like to come back during harvest season in the fall. This fall has been awful with combine breakdowns and snow or rain. They arrived Friday night, Nov. 15. Roy and Phyllis had gone…
Read MoreHoliday of Lights, Tree of Life at medical center
The Holiday of Lights, hosted by the Greene County Medical Center auxiliary, has added a festive touch to the spacious gathering area at the front of the medical center. A wide variety of decorated Christmas trees, wreaths, door decorations and centerpieces – 43 items in all – are being sold by silent auction now through Friday, Dec. 16. Bidding will…
Read MoreBetas donate to Webb House
Beta Tau Delta’s Mission statement is: To enrich the lives of Greene County children, to widen their wonder, open their possibilities, improve their health, and increase their knowledge, while inspiring sisterhood among members. Beta Tau Delta has provided support to the Webb House for longer than 20 years, as this program is a great example of its mission.
Read MoreKids can send letters to Santa and get mail back
Santa Claus will be leaving a special mailbox for children to drop off letters to him before Christmas. Santa’s Mailbox will be positioned near the entrance of the Welcome Center in the Thomas Jefferson Gardens on Dec. 1. Children are invited to write their wishes and thoughts for Santa from Dec. 1 through Dec. 15. Children can expect a letter…
Read MoreNew entry vests for JPD
Prestige Automotive of rural Scranton recently donated entry vests for each of the Jefferson police department’s patrol vehicles. Officers wear the vests when they respond to situations involving firearms.
Read MorePheasant hunting on Thanksgiving as traditional as pumpkin pie
For many Iowans, a Thanksgiving Day pheasant hunt is as much a part of the holiday tradition as football, battling over the last turkey leg and an afternoon nap, and this year’s outing may be one of the best.
Read MoreGrow Greene County gives $10K to Adopt-A-Family
Adopt-A-Family is the recipient of a surprise Give Back Award of $10,000 from Grow Greene County Gaming Corporation. GGCGC board members presented Adopt-A-Family board member Sherry Graven with the big check in a surprise presentation on Friday. Graven is instrumental in organizing the annual Christmas food boxes for many families and individuals in Greene County each year.
Read More4-H pet supply drive a success
Last month, Greene County 4-H teamed up with P.A.W.S. to hold a pet supply drive. 4-H members and community members donated more than 400 supplies and pet toys for the animals at the local animal shelter. Kayla Willms, Greene County youth & 4-H coordinator said, “We are so grateful for the amount of items that have been donated and the…
Read MorePlans told for bell tower seasonal events
The Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower will be a location for several holiday activities this season. On seven Tuesdays and Thursdays during the holidays, local musicians will play the Mahanay Carillon. These Christmas Tower Tunes Live concerts will be performed from 5:15 to 5:30 pm. The musicians will choose their own holiday favorites so listen for a wide variety of tunes…
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