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.
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VFW 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…
Read MoreGrCoHS art students do well at HOIAC Fine Arts Festival
Greene County High School art students participated in the Heart of Iowa Activities Conference Fine Arts Festival, held Feb. 28 at North Polk High School. Art teacher Sarah Stott called it “another great year” for her students. Junior Sophia Ausberger won Best of Show with her acrylic mixed media painting. Greene County students have won Best of Show three of…
Read MoreSt Pat’s mass at St Patrick church
Mass will be celebrated Sunday, March 17 – St Patrick’s Day, at 12 pm at St Patrick historic church in Cedar Township. An Irish meal will be served after Mass. The menu will feature Luck of the Irish beef stew, Happy Go Lucky Spud Soup, Blarney Stone breads, and Shamrock sweets with fairy sprinkles. All are invited. A free will…
Read MoreBlood drives in Jefferson, Scranton
LifeServe Blood Center will hold community blood drives in Jefferson and Scranton in the coming days.
Read MorePlans told for HabiTour 2019
Mix one part exercise with two parts fun, add a generous pinch of support then top with a festive celebration and you’ve got the HabiTour bike ride to support Habitat for Humanity. The ride is set for Saturday, August 24. With route length choices of 25, 50 and 100 miles, each ridden entirely on the safe and gently rolling Raccoon…
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Library news – The Rippey library will be staffed by volunteers during the next few weeks. We will do our best while our librarian recovers. Thank you for your patience. The regular Rippey Lions Club meeting Thursday, March 7, will begin with a potluck meal at 7 pm at the Rippey United Methodist Church. Harlan DenBeste is coordinator for the…
Read MoreJefferson featured in national Main Street article
Main Street Iowa director Michael Wagler was the author of an article for the National Main Street publication that focused on Placemaking. Jefferson is one of the communities Wagler highlighted in his article entitled “Activating the Main Street Approach Through Placemaking”. The Tower View Team and other efforts of the local Main Street program with the city of Jefferson were…
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