The Thomas Jefferson Gardens board will mark the Gardens’ 10-year anniversary Sunday, June 23. There will be speakers under the pavilion starting at 1 pm, with a video presentation in the Welcome Center from 1 to 4 pm. Tours and activities will also be available from 1 to 4 pm. The “J” Town Players – Jim Guillman, Steve Bosshart, Marcia…
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Civil War’s impact on Iowa to be detailed at June 23 museum program
Iowa’s role in the Civil War is the topic for a Greene County Historical Society Sunday afternoon program on June 23. The free program will be at 4 pm at the museum, 219 E. Lincoln Way in Jefferson. It follows the 10th anniversary celebration of the Thomas Jefferson Gardens at the west end of the musem’s block. John Liepa, a…
Read MoreVeterans outreach event will feature the Brown Family’s Americana and patriotic salute concert
The musical group, The Brown Family from LeMars, will perform an Americana Music and Patriotic Salute Sunday, July 7, at 2 pm at the Greene County High School auditorium. Attendees should park in the south parking lot and the enter through the south doors. Doors open at 1:30 pm. The Greene County veterans office is providing free admission to veterans…
Read MoreRefrigerated van for local Cattlemen
The Greene County Cattlemen’s Association unveiled its new van at the Bell Tower Festival on June 8. The refrigerated vehicle will be utilized to transport their beef products and other supplies to various locations where the members will use their grilling skills to feed the hungry customers. The van was purchased thanks to an $85,000 grant from Grow Greene County.…
Read More‘Off the Map’ program will discuss abandoned and disappearing towns
Sunday, June 23, at Grand Junction library Grand Junction public library has received funding from Humanities Iowa, a private, non-profit, to host a presentation called “Off the Map: Stories of Abandoned and Disappearing Towns Around Iowa” by Rosa Snyder Sunday, June 23, at 2 pm. A cultural resource for Iowa since 1971, Humanities Iowa offers many cultural and historical programs…
Read MoreScranton city council hears updates
The Scranton city council heard updates on public works and the Community Center during its June 11 regular meeting. Dawn Rudolph reported May was a busy month at the Community Center with numerous graduation parties. Pickleball has been a big success and games will continue all year round. The Breakcycle group plans to stop in Scranton again during their ride…
Read MoreLess rain in Iowa last week
Despite some isolated rain showers, warm temperatures and mostly dry weather resulted in 5.6 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending June 16, 2024, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Primary field activities were finishing up corn and soybean planting and re-planting. Other field activities included cutting hay and spraying crops. Topsoil moisture condition across Iowa rated…
Read MoreGrCo school board approves instructional support levy, plans to get expert help on ranking needed projects
The Greene County Community Schools board of education at its June 12 regular meeting held a public hearing on the instructional support levy. No one spoke and the board approved renewing the levy for five years. Superintendent Brett Abbotts explained the instructional support levy is included in property taxes. The levy rate is set by the state and fluctuates year…
Read MoreBarbie doll open house at the museum Saturday
The Greene County Historical Society is hosting the second annual Barbie open house Saturday, June 15, at the museum (291 E. Lincoln Way, Jefferson) from 9 am to noon. This year the Historical Society will have more of its vintage Barbie dolls on display, and will offer more Barbie activities. There will be a Barbie scavenger hunt in the museum,…
Read MoreJeff council sells lots, approves contract for pickleball courts, delays decision on illegal dog
The Jefferson city council at its June 11 meeting sold three vacant infill lots to Origin Homes at $500 each. Origin Homes plans to build a single family home on each lot. According to Matt Daniels, director of operations for Origin Homes, the houses would be 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch homes with an unfinished basement and a 2-car garage. Selling price…
Read MoreSupervisors distribute opioid settlement funds
The Greene County board of supervisors approved the first distribution of opioid settlement funds at the June 9 meeting. The supervisors approved a 28E agreement with Midwest Wellness for opioid use disorder epidemic remediation services. Midwest Wellness will receive $75,000. The supervisors also approved a 28E agreement with New Opportunities for the same services. New Opportunities will receive $35,000. The…
Read MoreChurdan Day this Saturday
Organizers of Churdan Day this coming Saturday, June 15, have planned a fun-filled day to celebrate as only a small town can. The day begins with a Fun Run 5K. Registration will open at 7 am at the park. The race starts and finishes at 7:30 at the park. There is a $10 charge for participants age 13 and older;…
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