ReCharge Wednesday is returning to the Greene County Community Center with the start of the new school year. Students in grades K-5 are invited to participate in this free program Wednesdays from 2 to 3:30 pm. Healthy snacks and organized games will be provided. JPRD staff will escort younger students from the middle school bus drop-off to the community center.…
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Extension offers ‘Healthy & Homemade’ series
Iowa State University Extension & Outreach – Greene County is offering a series of classes that will provide strategies for using time, money and skills wisely to same money and prepare nutritious and safe foods. Sessions will be held Tuesdays, Sept. 10, 17 and 24 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm at the Extension office in Jefferson.
Read MorePickling workshop slated for Sept. 14
Greene County ISU Extension and Outreach will hold a workshop in pickle making and pickled products Saturday, Sept. 14, from 8 am to 1 pm at the Extension office at 104 W. Washington St in Jefferson.
Read MoreTwo more State Fair ribbons for Carlson
The results of State Fair food competitions are still being released and Marianne Carlson’s “wins” are among them. Carlson, of Jefferson, won first place and a $100 gift card in the My Favorite Meatloaf competition judged Aug. 15. Entries were judged on taste, texture, creativity and appearance. She placed second in the fruit salsa category of the Salsa Sensations competition,…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
~by Jean Borgeson UMC announcements – Pastor Paul relayed the grateful thanks from the staff at the Greene County School for the delivery of the backpacks the congregation had collected and filled with school supplies. Also, a reminder to the students in the congregation to bring their backpacks to church on Sunday, August 25, to be blessed.
Read MoreScranton class of ’66 meets
The Scranton High School Class of 1966 met June 29 at the Wild Rose Casino in Jefferson. Jennifer (Morgan) Hupp visited in the afternoon and Tom Hilts in the evening.
Read MorePheasant harvest up, but number of hunters down
Pheasant hunters harvested nearly 320,000 roosters in Iowa during the 2018 season, which was the highest harvest total since 2008. In 2017, hunters harvested an estimated 221,000 roosters. “The 2018 roadside survey showed our pheasant population was 39 percent higher than in 2017, so we were expecting an improved pheasant harvest,” said Todd Bogenschutz, upland wildlife biologist for the Iowa…
Read MoreFirst winners in State Fair contest told
Greene County had winners in the Twins, Triplets and More contest judged Thursday, the first day of the Iowa State Fair. Kay Moranville and Karen Pope, Jefferson High School class of 1965, took first place in the age 18 and older most alike category. They’ve competed in the contest many years and have won most times they’ve competed. Anastasia, Bridget…
Read MoreCatholic Daughters, Knights of Columbus mark centennial
About 100 people attended the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Queen of Peace #390, and the Knights of Columbus Council #2030 from St. Joseph Church in Jefferson. Bishop R. Walker Nickless celebrated a mass Saturday July 27, for this event; with Fr. Dan Guenther, Fr. John Gerald, Fr. Jeremy Wind, and Fr.…
Read MoreElks sponsor Safety Camp
Children who will enter kindergarten later this month were invited to attend the Jefferson park and recreation department’s annual Safety Camp this past week. This year the local Elks lodge donated $200 to cover the cost of the camp. Children learned about safety in many places and situations including school bus safety, water safety, Stranger Danger, poison and drug safety,…
Read MoreWater fun at Webb House
For more than 20 years the Webb House has offered alternative activities (see post below) for ‘tweens and teens. The Webb House on Friday ended a summer hiatus and kicked off a new year with a giant water slide, a barbecue, and a campfire with ‘smores. According to Webb House volunteer Jim North, about 140 youngsters enjoyed the water slide,…
Read MoreAlternative activites? What’s that?
~by Nancy Rowedder, New Opportunities prevention specialist What do yoga, fishing, playing team sports, 4-H, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, reading, craft making, baking, movie marathons, or running a business have in common? These are all activities that adults and youth can do that discourage substance abuse.
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