for the Jefferson municipal swimming pool are available now at the Greene County Community Center. The pool will open Saturday, May 26, for regular hours. Hours this summer are also unchanged. The pool will be open daily from 11:30 am to 1 pm for adult/senior swim; and from 1 to 5:30 and 6:30 to 8 for general admission swim. Family/adult…
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Students take classrooms outdoors
Several Greene County Middle School classes recently enjoyed the outdoors at Spring Brook State Park. Students rotated from math, reading, science, and social studies where each class had an emphasis on ecology and environmental science. They wrote about their observations, acted out life in nature using math, identified biotic factors and relationships between them, as well as using a GPS…
Read MoreBerger state president of Elks Association
Bill Berger of Jefferson was installed April 28 as president of the Iowa Elks Association. Berger, a member for 39 years, has served his local lodge, Jefferson #2306, as exalted ruler twice and as the state vice president and division chairman for exalted rulers. He has also served as district deputy to the grand exalted ruler. The Benevolent and Protective…
Read MoreElementary Rams of the Month told
Greene County Elementary has announced the Rams of the Month for March. These students are chosen by the staff for almost always being respectful, responsible, and safe. They also exhibit the school’s mantra – Right Attitudes Make Success. One student is selected each month from grades K-4. Selected for March were (front, from left) Sedona Stevens and Jordyn Hinote; and…
Read MoreGreiner honored by professional organization
Alan Greiner of Jefferson is among 12 leaders in high school activity programs across the country to be selected to receive National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) citations. The citations are designed to honor individuals who have made contributions to the NFHS, state high school associations, athletic director and coaching professions, the officiating avocation and the fine arts/…
Read MoreHamilton Redi-Mix shares tax cut with employees
Hamilton Redi-Mix employees received something extra in their paychecks last week: the first of three installments of a bonus – made possible by the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 – more commonly known as the Trump Tax Plan. Joining many Fortune 500 companies in announcing bonuses, Hamilton Redi-Mix hopes to set an example of how…
Read MoreExtension has tips on proper lawn mowing practices
~by Richard Jauron, Willy Klein, ISU Extension & Outreach A lawn’s overall appearance is directly related to the maintenance provided. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists offer tips on lawn mowing this week. For more information, contact the ISU Hortline at 515-294-3108 or hortline@iastate.edu. What is the proper mowing height when mowing the lawn? Mow Kentucky bluegrass lawns at…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please email news to jeanb@iowatelecom.net April 30, 2018 Melissa Scearce will be honored at a community bridal shower Saturday, May 12, at 4 pm at the Rippey United Methodist Church. Mellissa is the bride-elect of Robert Borgeson. Melissa is the daughter of Pamela Chance of Jamaica and Robert is the son of Jean Borgeson of Rippey. The couple will marry…
Read MoreProblems kids face topic of May Community Conversation
The problems Greene County children face – how to recognize them and how to help children – will be the topic at a Community Conversation Thursday, May 3, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 801 W. Lincoln Way, in Jefferson. Speaker will be Kyle Kinne, Greene County Schools and special needs counselor.
Read MoreMay Java & Juice hosts told
Jefferson Matters: Main Street and the Greene County Chamber & Tourism continue working together in the scheduling hosts for the Friday morning Java & Juice get-togethers. Hosts for May are all off the downtown square. Java & Juice begins at 9:30 am with coffee and a light refreshment. At 9:45 the host is welcome to tell the business’s story. The…
Read MoreGreene Co graduate part of ‘Prisma’ creation
Kelsey Buenz, a Greene County High School graduate and a sophomore at Iowa State University, was one of 75 architecture students involved in creating a Prisma, a kinetic sculpture that’s more than 70 feet long and more than 1300 square feet. Prisma is on display at Reiman Gardens on the ISU campus. The project was a semester project, starting with…
Read MoreTalking to teens about alcohol
~provided by New Opportunities As children approach their teenage years they begin to encounter new stresses in life. Peer pressure and curiosity sometimes take over. Experimenting with new ways to deal with stress also begins at this age. They see adults having fun and drinking alcohol for various reasons.
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