April 29, 2019 Team Velda held its annual “Roaring Rippey Bake Sale” at the Greene County Relay for Life event Saturday, raising funds in memory of Velda DeMoss. The team appreciates the support for this effort and for all who are part of the team.
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Relay for Life changed some but not slowed down due to weather
Cold, rainy weather changed some small details of the Relay for Life of Greene County Saturday, but it didn’t dampen the enthusiasm or camaraderie of the event. The traditional Survivors Lap to open the Relay was held indoors on the main floor of the Greene County Community Center rather than on the east sidewalk, and the 5K run/walk was brisk…
Read MoreMay Community Conversation at TJ Gardens
The Community Conversation Thursday, May 2, will feature a tour of the Thomas Jefferson Gardens by board member Jean Walker, aka The Plant Doctor. The tour will begin at 5:30 pm. Walker will identify the different parts of the garden and explain why they contain particular flowers or vegetables.
Read MoreMay Java & Juice hosts told
Five Fridays in May means there will be five Java & Juice gatherings in Jefferson. The May schedule is: • May 3: Sensibly Chic – 111 E. Lincoln Way • May 10: Farmers Mutual/ Complete Insurance – 108 N. Vine St • May 17: Muir Embroidery & Sports Shop – 124 N. Wilson Ave • May 24: Greene County Early…
Read MoreEaster egg hunt is seasonal fun
The weather was just about perfect for the annual Easter egg hunt at the Greene County Community Center Saturday morning. About 135 children took about two minutes to clean the playground and yards of hundreds of plastic eggs set out by members of the Jefferson Kiwanis Club. The event is co-sponsored by Jefferson park and recreation department and the Kiwanis…
Read MoreMedical center auxiliary garage sale this week
Donations can be taken to Clover Hall Monday-Wednesday Area residents are encouraged to let their spring cleaning be a part of the Greene County Medical Center auxiliary annual garage sale. The auxiliary will collect new or used items and good clean wearable clothing at Clover Hall Monday, April 22, through Wednesday, April 24, from 9 am to 6 pm. The…
Read MoreGrCo Elementary names Rams of the Month
Greene County Elementary is naming one student in each grade the GCE Ram of the Month again this school year. These students are chosen by the staff for almost always being respectful, responsible, and safe. They also exhibit the school’s mantra – Right Attitudes Make Success.
Read MorePeoples Bank converts offices to solar power
All four Greene County branches of Peoples Bank are now operating on solar power as part of the company’s new solar energy initiative, Power Up @ Peoples. Eight branches have been converted to solar energy and nine level-two solar car charging stations are at the bank’s Clive, Waukee and Adel locations.
Read More4-H news
The Greenbrier 4-H club met at Landus Co-op in Jefferson, on Monday, March 11. For roll call, everybody was to tell about something good that happened to them in the past week. The Young Leaders reported that they were having their 4-H beef burger supper fundraiser at the Presbyterian Church with a silent auction.
Read MoreIowa state park season starts next weekend
DES MOINES ⎯ As Iowans eagerly anticipate warmer temperatures, state park staff are preparing for the start of the 2019 camping season. The first weekend of May marks the official launch of the summer camping season with Iowa State Parks’ annual Camping Kickoff celebration. “Year of the Volunteer” is the focus of this year’s Camping Kickoff celebration as the Iowa…
Read MoreTime to nominate farm environmental leaders for award
Gov. Kim Reynolds, Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig and Department of Natural Resources acting director Bruce Trautman invite Iowans to nominate families in their communities for the Farm Environmental Leader Award. Farmers who voluntarily take actions like planting cover crops or installing conservation infrastructure in their fields are eligible for the award.
Read MoreRam Restaurant delivered meals to raise funds for Relay for Life
The NHS Stompers Relay for Life team will once again host the Ram Restaurant Take Out Meal to raise funds to Stomp Out Cancer. The meal will feature ham balls, cheesy potatoes, green beans, dinner roll and a chocolate dessert. Order forms have been delivered to businesses in Jefferson, Scranton and Grand Junction, but in case we miss you please…
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