The Bushmen, Jefferson’s own 1960s rock ‘n roll band, will perform Sunday, Sept.9, at 2 pm at the Thomas Jefferson Gardens. The Bushmen is being inducted in the Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame Sunday, Sept. 2. They’re among 31 groups and individuals being inducted over the Labor Day weekend. The free performance in Jefferson will include excerpts from…
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Block party in Jefferson Sept. 7
Area residents are invited to a customer appreciation fall block party Friday, Sept. 7, in the Hy-Vee parking lot in Jefferson. Hosts for the party are Hy-Vee, McFarland Clinic- Jefferson, and Greene County Extension and Outreach. There will be free hot dogs, chips, beverages, games and prizes, as well as live music and free blood pressure checks.
Read MoreSeptember Java & Juice hosts told
The schedule for Friday morning Java & Juice get-togethers in September includes a pair of businesses, Hamilton Redi-Mix and Kingsgate Insurance, and a pair of non-profits, the Amazing Race Charity and Webb House. 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,…
Read MoreMidAmerican files plan for bat, eagle conservation plan for Iowa wind farms
In a plan filed Aug. 30 with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, MidAmerican Energy Company proposes a series of measures to help minimize how wind turbines may impact bald eagles and four bat species. The company’s habitat conservation plan reflects insights gleaned from the most extensive research effort of its kind, spanning four years and covering most of MidAmerican…
Read MoreIowa’s pheasant population second highest in a decade
Iowa’s pheasant hunters can expect to find more birds this fall when they head to the fields, predict state wildlife experts. That forecast is based on the recently completed statewide population survey of pheasants, quail, partridge, cottontail rabbits and jackrabbits. Iowa’s pheasant population increased in every nine county region except northwest where it was similar to last year. The survey…
Read MoreAmerica’s Farmers Grow Communities donation to Churdan library
County farmer Denny Tilley directed a $2,500 donation to the Churdan public library as part of the America’s Farmers Grow Communities program, sponsored by Monsanto Fund. The Churdan library will use the funds to purchase items to be used in the newly-renovated library later this year. “This donation will be very helpful in realizing the board’s goal of providing a…
Read MoreBack the Blue donates to Jefferson PD
The Back the Blue Benefit, organized by Addison Enns and Casey Jones, made another donation to the Jefferson police department. They recently took orders for three different styles of T-shirts that support local law enforcement.
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
The Rippey Library board of trustees met in special session on Aug. 20. The board accepted, with much regret, the resignation of Shawneene Kenan, Rippey librarian. Shawneene has been a great asset to the library since Nov. 1, 2016. There will be an open house for Shawneene on Thursday, Aug. 30, from 3 to 5 pm in the community room.…
Read MoreAbundant Life Ministries mission team goes to Honduras
A group of 19 members of Abundant Life Ministries spent a busy week earlier this month in San Pedro Sula, Honduras. In San Pedro Sula they returned to Hope House orphanage to put up drywall in a new multi-purpose building, visited the public hospital, and built a security fence around Iglesia Esperanza Viva, the church where Edward and Sarah (Sutton)…
Read MorePool season winding down, Doggie Paddle slated
School starts Thursday in Greene County, and that means shortened hours at the Jefferson municipal pool. Weekdays Aug. 23-31, the pool will be open for adult lap swim from 11:30 am to 1 pm, and for general swim from 4 to 7 pm. On Saturday and Sunday the pool will be open as usual, from 1 to 8 pm with…
Read MoreCarlson adds to collection of State Fair foods contest ribbons
Jefferson’s most acclaimed baker and cook has again earned a heaping helping of awards and ribbons at the Iowa State Fair. Marianne Carlson started the first day of the fair with the sweepstakes award in the King Arthur Flour competition. She claimed first place in beer, caraway rye, mixed grain and oatmeal bread; and second place in cinnamon and white…
Read MoreMore State Fair winners told
The FFA breeding swine show was held Aug. 9 at the Iowa State Fair. Abby Badger of rural Jefferson showed the champion Berkshire gilt. She is a member of the Horn of Plenty FFA chapter at Greene County High School. In a weed identification contest Friday, Aug. 10, Aiden Anderson of Paton placed second in the youth division. Charles Carpenter…
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