‘Relay Central’ for the Relay for Life of Greene County is at the Greene County Community Center. For the first time, luminaria can be purchased before the Relay at the Community Center. The luminaria honor a cancer survivor or caregiver or remember someone who lost the fight to cancer. Order forms can be picked up and returned at the Community…
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Greene Co physics team advances to state Physics Olympics
The Greene County Physics Olympics team qualified for the state Physics Olympics by placing second in a regional competition held March 31 at Iowa Lakes Community College’s Sustainable Energy Resources Technology Center on the Estherville campus.
Read MoreElks fire prevention trailer coming to Toddler Fest
Members of the Jefferson Elks will partner with the Jefferson fire department at the Elks fire prevention trailer to teach children fire safety at Toddler Fest this year on Saturday, April 8, from 10 am – noon. This free event is for children 2-5 years old and their families. It will be at the Greene County Community Center in Jefferson.
Read MoreEarly registration for Relay Scrabble 5K ends soon
The Greene County Relay for Life will hold its first ever 5K Scrabble Run/Walk April 22 along a new route that includes part of the Raccoon River Valley Trail and does not cross Highway 4. Early registration is open until April 14. Registrations will be accepted after that day, and even the day of the Relay, but early registrants will…
Read MoreGreene Co ELC conducting childcare market analysis
The Greene County Early Learning Center has hired First Children’s Finance to conduct a childcare market analysis, to allow them to better understand the child care market in the Greene County.
Read MoreBusiness after hours: Window design hints and tips
The design committee of Jefferson Matters: Main Street is offering a free presentation on Window Design Hints & Tips on Monday, April 10. All interested in learning about creative ways to catch shopper’s attention with window displays are invited to attend.
Read MoreLast week was wettest of last 25 weeks in Iowa
First crop condition report of the 2017 growing season A rainy week prevented field work across most of Iowa during the week ending April 2, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were just 0.6 days suitable for fieldwork, with only northeast, central and southeast Iowa reporting 1.0 or more days suitable. Fertilizer, manure, and anhydrous applications…
Read MoreRSVP by April 7 for Relay for Life survivor reception
Honoring and celebrating cancer survivors and their caregivers is an important part of the Relay for Life. All Greene County cancer survivors and caregivers are invited to a survivor reception Saturday, April 22, at 9:30 am, prior to the Survivor Walk. Refreshments will be served and a group photo will be taken at 10 am. The reception and the Relay…
Read MoreSuccessful tourism visioning session held March 27
~by Jacque Andrew and Mary Weaver Thirty people from Rippey, Scranton, Churdan, Grand Junction and Jefferson, all representing Greene county tourism, government, and philanthropic civic interests were part of a collaborative discussion on Monday evening, March 27, as invited guests of the Thomas Jefferson Gardens board of directors. The representatives were led by facilitator David Cook of Boone, technical assistance…
Read MoreJeff council listens to residents, looks for new courses of action
The Jefferson city council listened to input from residents about closing the railroad crossing at Wilson at its meeting Tuesday and decided by consensus to look at another option. About 30 persons attended the meeting, and several of them addressed the council.
Read MorePastry and Politics Saturday
State Sen Jerry Behn will provide an update on activities in the Iowa Senate and answer questions from constituents at Pastry and Politics Saturday, April 1, from 9 to 10 am at Homestead Coffee and Bakery. All are welcome.
Read MoreSchool board follows precedent, says ‘no’ to soccer transportation
After much discussion the Greene County Schools board of education declined to approve transportation to the shared girls soccer program in Boone. The proposal would have cost the district nothing but would have increased the district’s exposure to risk.
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