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…
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America’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…
Read MoreJefferson Telecom school supply drive a success
Jefferson Telecom customers and employees were generous in donating school supplies during a drive sponsored by Jefferson Telecom.
Read MoreReCharge: A healthy option for Wednesday early outs
Students will once again find organized play and a healthy snack at the Greene County Community Center Wednesday afternoons when school dismisses early. ReCharge Wednesdays will meet from 2 to 3:30 pm every Wednesday school is in session. Students in grades K-8 are welcome. JPRD staff and volunteers will organize group games and then serve a nutritious snack.
Read MoreYoung archers win medals at Iowa Games
Participants in the Jefferson park and recreation department’s archery program had the opportunity to compete in the Iowa Games on the Iowa State University campus July 21-22.
Read MoreJPRD tells upcoming programs
Several favorite programs of the Jefferson park and recreation department will begin soon. Flag football for boys and girls grades 1-3 is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 4-25, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm at Kelso Park. The emphasis will be on fundamentals, coordination, the rules of the game, and learning to play with teammates. Simeon Lang will direct the program.
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