~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…
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Yard 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…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
~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.
Read MoreNew fire alarm system at rec center
A new Notifier fire alarm system was installed last week at the Greene County Community. The new alarm replaces the Simplex system that was installed when the rec center was constructed in 1998. Jefferson park and recreation director Vicky Lautner explains that after Simplex did an annual inspection during the winter, she was told the system parts were no longer…
Read MoreAnnual ‘Sundaes on Sunday’ at the fair July 14
Sundaes on Sunday, the annual Roger Nailor memorial celebration, is slated for next Sunday afternoon, July 14, at the Greene County Fair. Nailor’s family and friends will serve ice cream sundaes from 1 to 3 pm in the Roger Nailor Memorial Shelter House on the fairgrounds, across from the fair office.
Read MoreJuly Yard of the Month honors to Shirley Stapleton
An ever-changing array of colorful blooms flow through the gardens of Shirley Stapleton at 500 Edgewood Avenue, selected as the July 2019 Jefferson Garden Club Yard of the Month. Abundant sunlight on the south side of her home creates a perfect environment for lilac, hibiscus, and many varieties of lilies. A newly created garden closer to the street is centered…
Read MoreCuster honored by ISU Student Government
Carole Custer of Jefferson, director of the office of university marketing at Iowa State University was honored by the ISU Student Government as Staff Member of the Year. The ISU Student Government represents the 34,000 students at Iowa State.
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