The Easter Bunny will be among the shoppers at a vendors fair Saturday, April 13, from 10 am to 4 pm at Clover Hall on the county fairgrounds in Jefferson. The vendor fair is hosted by VFW Post 9599 and the auxiliary, who invite families to bring their children to visit the Easter Bunny. There is a $1 entry charge.
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New program to keep teens safe while driving
Gov. Kim Reynolds, in conjunction with the Iowa Department of Transportation, announced last week an initiative new to Iowa designed to help teen drivers and their parents more safely navigate the early years of driving.
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March 25, 2019 Library news – Librarian Phyllis Bardole is back, at least on a limited basis! We are glad she is improved enough to be at the library. The volunteers are still helping and sometimes there is a sign on the door, just because everyone’s appointments are interfering with library hours, but there is a light at the end…
Read MoreChurdan library nets $2,500 from Monsanto
Greene County farmer Mike Minnehan directed $2,500 to the Churdan public library through America’s Farmers Grow Communities, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, a philanthropic arm of Bayer. As part of its mission, the Churdan library will use the funds to enhance the makerspace programming and upgrade technology, said library director Shari Minnehan.
Read MoreElementary program Thursday
The Greene County Elementary spring music and movement program, “We’re Making Music!”, for grades 2-4 will be presented Thursday, March 28. Performances will be at 1:30 and 7 pm in the Greene County Middle School gym. Art projects by the students will also be on display at the school. “We hope to see you at one of our performances” said…
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March 18, 2019 NOTICE – The Rippey Lions Club will meet Thursday, March 21, at 7 pm in the Rippey United Methodist Church. The meal will be served by Bev Derry and Marilyn Millard with Maralynn and Myron Rinker in charge of the program.
Read MoreGrCo fifth graders complete D.A.R.E. program
Frist D.A.R.E. class in the district since 2005 The students didn’t process in and out to music and they didn’t toss mortarboards into the air, but the Greene County class of 2026’s graduation from the D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program Friday had most of the other elements of commencement exercises.
Read MoreVFW hosting country fried steak dinner
VFW Post 9599 and the VFW auxiliary will host a country fried steak dinner Saturday, March 23, at the post at 109 N. Chestnut St in Jefferson. The menu will feature country fried steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, a dinner roll and a beverage. Free will donations will be accepted. The public is invited.
Read MoreRam Restaurant in 41st season
Ram Restaurant at Greene County High School opened for the 2019 season, its 41st, March 12. Students in the culinary classes prepare and serve meals featuring freshly made salads, entrees, breads and desserts that use locally-grown items whenever possible. The Ram Restaurant is located near the main entrance of the school. Handicap marking is close, or valet service is available.…
Read MoreMain Street Iowa holds awards celebration
Main Street Iowa hosted the 33rd annual Main Street Iowa awards celebration Friday, March 8, at Scottish Rite Consistory in Des Moines. Jefferson had more than 30 people in attendance. The program honored the efforts of those who work to revitalize Iowa’s downtowns – the heart and soul of communities across the state. The awards honor outstanding accomplishments, activities and…
Read MoreBoater education goal of national effort March 17-23
A national campaign is encouraging boaters to Spring Aboard by enrolling in a boater education course before the kickoff to the boating season. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) works with BoaterExam and Boat-Ed to offer online boater education courses and during Spring Aboard campaign week March 17-23, these companies will be offering 50 percent off the price of…
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March 11, 2019 BETA GAMMA SIGMA – Iowa State University Ivy College of Business held ilts 28th annual Beta Gamma Sigma induction ceremony on March 5 at 4 pm in the Campanile Room at Memorial Union. Maxwell Neese, son of Alan and Katherine Neese of Grand Junction, was one of the 21 members of the junior class to be inducted…
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