Dozens of Greene County teachers were given a BOOST just before releasing their students for the summer when they were notified that they had been awarded funds to use for the 2019-2020 school year. Earlier in the school year, the community came together for the second annual BOOST (Bringing Optimism & Opportunity to Students & Teachers) Bash, with more than…
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Community Players raise $1,100 for animal shelter
Audiences enjoyed the spring production of “Death by Dessert” and helped the Community Players of Greene County raise funds for the Greene County animal shelter. Community Players president Clay Ross recently presented Don Orris a check for $1,100, the net proceeds from the April production. Orris is spearheading the effort to raise funds for construction of a new shelter. “We’re…
Read MoreGrCo Middle School tells honor rolls
Greene County Middle School principal Shawn Zanders has released the names of students on the spring honor rolls. Students on the high honor roll with a grade point average of 3.67 or better with no grade less than a C-are: Fifth grade – Breanna Ades, Aden Bardole, Natalee Baugh, Audriena Beadle, Adam Bills, Ebyn Carstens, Daniel Cerveny, Teagan Chisholm, Christopher…
Read MoreChurches tell VBS plans
Churches in the county have compiled a calendar of Christian activities planned for the summer. All children are welcome at the following vacation Bible schools: • June 17-19 – Paton First Presbyterian Church, 6-8:15 pm with a snack provided at the city park. More info: 515-968-4469.
Read MoreTeen summer reading program starts this week at Jeff public library
The sky is the Limit for fun at the Jefferson Public library this summer for teens and ‘tweens. The Teen Summer Reading Program begins June 13 and runs through Aug. 1. Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to participate. Students should visit the library any time to register and pick up reading logs.
Read MoreCelebrate a child’s first fish
Preserve the memory of your kid or grandkid hooking their first fish this summer with a special certificate. Print the certificate yourself from an electronic file posted online or request a printed certificate. Apply for a first fish certificate online at www.iowadnr.gov/firstfish or complete the form in the Iowa Fishing Regulations and mail it in.
Read MoreShade garden featured in Ungers’ Yard of the Month
Combine a shared interest in gardening with a lawn location not suited for grass and the result is a lush shade garden at the home of Collette and Jim Unger at 1218 Rush Ridge Road, the June 2019 Jefferson Garden Club Yard of the Month.
Read MoreVeterans memorial dedicated in Churdan
The names of 202 military veterans are etched on two large, black granite stones at the Highland Township Cemetery. Those stones, along with a third bearing the emblems of the five branches of the U.S. military, comprise a Veterans Memorial that was dedicated on Memorial Day. Lighted American flags flank the memorial.
Read More‘Chews Jefferson’
Lunch on Wednesdays will be a special time in Jefferson’s downtown, with an added attraction to the daily Tower Tunes Live concerts at the Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower. Each Wednesday in June, a different downtown restaurant will offer a $5 box lunch special. The lunch will need to be ordered after 11 am and will be available to pick up…
Read MoreSign up now for JPL’s summer reading program
The theme for the 2019 summer reading program is “A Universe of Stories”. The Jefferson public library staff invites children ages 4 years through the 5th grade to begin registering this week for the free program. Everyone can begin reading June 12 and participate in activities throughout the months of June and July. There will be a “Where In the…
Read MoreVets serving spaghetti after BTF parade
The local veterans groups will serve a spaghetti meal Saturday, beginning immediately after the Bell Tower Festival parade until 2:30 pm. The menu features pasta and sauce donated by Barilla America of Ames, garlic bread and beverage. The lunch will be served at the VFW post on the east side of the courthouse square. The building will be cool even…
Read MoreStill time to register for local Bill Riley Talent Search
Registrations are still being accepted for the Bill Riley Talent Search slated for Saturday, June 8, as part of the Bell Tower Festival. Cash prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place winners in both the Sprout and the Senior divisions. First place winners will qualify to compete at the Iowa State Fair in August.
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