Category: Good News

Java & Juice in September will showcase three new locations people will enjoy seeing – the loft apartment above Prairie Lakes AEA, which was done by the Greene County HS construction class; Cole Jaeschke’s remodeled Edward Jones office on N. Wilson; and Accenture’s Forge.

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Iowa’s pheasant hunters should expect to find a similar number of birds as last year, with the exception of south central and southeast Iowa, where the pheasant population decline was more significant. Based on the August roadside survey, Iowa’s statewide average is 17 pheasants per 30 mile route, down from 21 per route last year.

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Aug. 27, 2019 Rippey United Methodist Church On Sunday, Aug. 18,  during church services, Pastor Cat Stokes presented to Raymond Mills his Bible on behalf of the congregation. Wednesday, Aug. 28 –  choir practice begins for the year at 7:00 in the sanctuary. Sunday, Sept. 1 at 11:00 am – Dedication of Sunday school teachers Saturday, Sept. 7 at 8…

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The design committee of Jefferson Matters: Main Street presented a check for $500 to employees of Jefferson Iowa Realty and Mid-Iowa Insurance to reimburse work on the west side of the building, the wall that faces the north alley in downtown Jefferson.

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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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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.

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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.

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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,…

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~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.

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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.

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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…

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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…

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