Jefferson Telecom is offering a class for customers who haven’t yet jumped on the streaming bandwagon. Many are not familiar with the term, streaming, yet hear others talk about the latest shows on Netflix, Hulu, or Amazon Prime Video. Streaming is content sent in compressed form in a continuous stream over the Internet and played as it arrives. The user…
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Fareway Stores, MDA partner for Shamrocks fundraiser
Fareway Stores throughout Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska, and South Dakota are uniting to help the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) free kids and adults from the harmful effects of muscular dystrophy, ALS and related life-threatening diseases by participating in the MDA Shamrocks program now through March 16.
Read MoreScratch cupcakes coming to Greene County
The RSVP volunteer program is bringing the special flavor and artistry of cupcakes from Scratch Cupcakery to Greene County. The RSVP staff and advisory council are taking orders for Scratch cupcakes now through March 1. There are 18 different selections available, with each selection including a half-dozen cupcakes in several different flavors. Death by Chocolate, Peanut Butter Panic, Coconut Crazy,…
Read MoreStill time to sign up for Watch D.O.G.S.
Dads, uncles, grandfathers and other great men are invited to learn more about the Greene County Watch D.O.G.S. program Saturday, March 2, between 8 and 10 am at Dunkers By Matt in Jefferson. Men who sign up for a day of Watch D.O.G.S. volunteering will be treated to a donut.
Read MoreSoup supper to benefit GJ 150th
The GJ 150 committee will hold a soup supper Sunday, March 3, from 5 to 6:30 pm at the Grand Junction Community Center. The supper was originally planned for Feb. 17. The menu is chili, cheesy potato soup, ham sandwiches, bars, lemonade and coffee. Carry-outs will be available. Persons who would like meals delivered should call the Grand Junction city…
Read MoreJPRD knows spring is near
Register now for soccer, pitching/hitting clinics, Mother-Son Date Night and Chef Camp Parents of wanna-be soccer players are reminded that Saturday, March 2, is the hard deadline for registering children for the Jefferson park and recreation department’s spring outdoor soccer programs. Registration can be done at any time or at a final sign-up event Friday from 2 to 5 pm…
Read MoreMarch Java & Juice hosts told
The Friday morning Java & Juice schedule for March includes one business on the downtown square and four others only a “stone’s throw” away. Java & Juice begins at 9:30 am with coffee and a light refreshment. At 9:45 the host is welcome to tell the story of the business, highlighting product lines or services. There is also time for…
Read MoreReservations open for Memorial weekend camping
For people interested in camping during Memorial Day weekend, the three-month window to reserve a campsite at an Iowa state park opens Sunday, Feb. 24. Memorial Day weekend begins Friday, May 24 and ends Monday, May 27. Campsite reservations can be made three months prior to visiting, making it a good time to start planning a trip to a state…
Read MoreDNR suggests natural resources license plates
Iowans can put their support for conservation on cruise control by purchasing a natural resources license plate when it’s time to renew their vehicle registration. The sale of Iowa’s natural resources license plates provides financial support for the Wildlife Diversity Program in the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the Resource Enhancement and Protection Program (REAP).
Read MoreCampus notes
Iowa State University has named students on the dean’s list for the Fall 2018 semester. Students on the dean’s list must have earned a grade point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale while carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours of graded course work. Area students on the dean’s list and their majors include: • Churdan –…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Feb. 18, 2019 Lions Club notice – The Rippey Lions Club will hold its regular meeting Thursday, Feb. 21, at the Rippey United Methodist Church. The meal will be served at 7 pm by Maralynn Rinker and Nancy Hanaman. Rick Fazel will present the program.
Read MoreGreene County students at All-State Speech Festival
The Greene County High School radio broadcasting group was one of 16 radio broadcasting groups at the All-State Speech Festival Saturday at the Iowa State Center in Ames. Greene County was one of the smaller schools to have events selected, and it was the only Heart of Iowa Activities Conference member at the festival.
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