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.
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Grow 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…
Read MoreVFW and auxiliary hosting meal, raffle
VFW Post 9599 and VFW Post 9599 auxiliary are serving a beef and noodles supper Thursday, Nov. 21, from 5 to 7:30 pm at the VFW hall on the east side of the downtown square in Jefferson. The menu includes mashed potatoes, a choice of corn or beans, beverages and dessert. Free will donations will be accepted.
Read MoreMark your calendars for Breakfast with Santa
Registrations are now being accepted for the popular Breakfast with Santa, slated for Saturday, Nov. 30. Santa will be at the Greene County Community Center from 8 to 11 am that day. All area children are invited.
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Nov. 11, 2019 Lions Club – The Rippey Lions Club opened its meeting with a potluck meal. During the business meeting, they finalized plans for the pancake breakfast on Saturday, Nov. 16, at the Rippey United Methodist Church from 8-11 am.
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Greenbrier holds family potluck, welcomes new members The Greenbrier 4-H club’s family potluck was held Sunday, Nov. 3, at the Presbyterian Church in Jefferson with 70 parents and member in attendance. This annual event celebrated the accomplishments of the club and its members over the last year. Caden Etherton welcomed people, and after the meal, called the meeting to order.…
Read MoreStudents rake 130 yards in annual service project
Greene County High School students spent the afternoon of Nov. 4 raking leaves in Jefferson, Grand Junction and Scranton. Students, teachers and chaperons raked 121 yards with 463 people, ate 39 dozen donuts, used 45 tarps, drank 24 cases of water, and had a fun time on a sunny afternoon with temps in the low 50s, reported teacher and project…
Read MoreWinter pep rally Nov. 21
Winter sports will be celebrated at a community pep rally Thursday, Nov. 21, at the Greene County middle school gym. Kick-off activities starting at 6:30 pm will include meet-and-greets with winter sports athletes and games and activities with boys and girls basketball players, wrestling and basketball cheerleaders, wrestlers, boys swimmers, concert and jazz band members, jazz choir members, large group…
Read MoreAlliant gives grant to JPD
The Jefferson police department recently received a $1,500 grant from the Alliant Energy Foundation to update emergency lighting equipment in a patrol car. According to JPD captain Heath Enns, the new lighting equipment will not only keep the officers safe in the patrol vehicle as they respond to an emergency, but it will also enhance public safety. He thanked the…
Read MoreClaudia Henning given West Des Moines key to the city
Editor’s note – Claudia Henning is a 1967 graduate of Jefferson Community High School At a packed meeting Monday, Nov. 4, of the West Des Moines city council, mayor Steven Gaer presented the Key to the City to Claudia Henning, founder of West Des Moines Youth Justice Initiative (YJI). Following the presentation, more than 150 community members came together to…
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