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.…
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Elks 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.
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
~by Jean Borgeson August 5, 2019 Elizabeth and Andrea Pearson are visiting their grandparents Dale and Nancy Hanaman. They traveled to Des Moines to see the “Big Boy” steam engine when it was parked near Court Street and walked along the track and viewed the engine up close. They then went to Science Center of Iowa and enjoyed the interactive…
Read MoreYard of the Month honors to Telleens
A dream came true two years ago for Heath and Samantha Telleen, whose yard and gardens were selected as the Jefferson Garden Club’s Yard of the Month for August. The Telleens had experienced living on an acreage and were looking for that kind of setting when they moved to Jefferson in 2014. When Heath, a teacher at the Greene County…
Read MoreState Fair 4-H exhibitors told
Judging of 2019 Greene County 4-H static exhibit entries was done Tuesday, July 9, at the Greene County Fairgrounds, by a variety of judges in the areas of animals; agriculture and natural resources; creative arts; science, engineering, and technology; family and consumer sciences; and personal development. The static exhibit judging event was coordinated by static superintendents Michele Hardin, Linda Hedges,…
Read More4-H, FFA members win ribbons at county fair
Greene County Extension youth and 4-H coordinator Kayla Willms has compiled the results of judged events at the 2019 Greene County Fair. 4-H and FFA members had many opportunities to exhibit what they’ve learned working in various program areas. The 2019 4-H Clothing Event was held Tuesday, July 9, at the Greene County Fair. Four exhibitors competed in the event,…
Read MoreGreased pig contest returns to county fair
After a long absence a greased pig contest returned Saturday to the Greene County Fair. Contestants first had their hands doused with mineral oil. Then, in groups of six to eight, they chased young pigs, also slimed with mineral oil, around the show ring. The winner was the first to catch a pig, stuff it in a burlap bag, and…
Read MoreCreative wine bottle class slated at Churdan library
The Churdan public library staff invites area residents to tap their creative juices this Thursday, July 18, to decorate c ollaged wine bottles. Attendees will paint, decorate and embellish two empty wine bottles. Bottles will be provided for those who don’t bring their own. Papers and collage elements will also be provided, with many choices available. The class will be…
Read MoreJPRD’s archery program includes five siblings
Female archers using Doreen Wilber’s bow Phil Siglin and Don Orris have taught archery in the Jefferson park and recreation department’s program for more than two decades, but this summer is the first time they’ve had five members of the same family enjoying the archery program together. Jax and Jayden Carstenson have participated several years and have won medals at…
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~by Jean Borgeson RIPPEY NEWS – Community picnic The Rippey Lions Club is hosting a free community picnic on Saturday, July 10, from 12 noon to 1 pm at Osborn Park, two blocks south of Peoples Bank. Hot dogs, chips, dessert and beverages will be served.
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