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Tomorrow’s Schedule at the Greene County Fair Includes New Little Miss and Mister Royalty Contest
Tomorrow picks up more steam with activities and shows at the Greene County Fair in Jefferson. The livestock and animal shows include the poultry show in the show ring at 1pm and the dog obedience and showmanship show at 3pm at the gazebo. Greene County Fair Board Vice President Katlynn Mechaelsen says during the fair queen contest tomorrow night at 7pm at Clover Hall is going to be a new event with the Little Miss and Mister Royalty. She tells Raccoon Valley Radio any five through seven year olds can register from 5-6:30pm tomorrow with a $10 entry fee per child.
Youthful softball Rams look to spring upset
Thursday night the Greene County High School softball team will meet PCM for the third time this season, and for the second time in Monroe. The Mustangs were 20-3 entering this week and they are the Heart of Iowa Activities Conference champions and have won the first two meetings from the Rams. The teams will play in the opening round of Class 3A regional play with the winner advancing to a semifinal on Saturday night and the losing team having its season come to an end.
Reminder: Free Concert Tomorrow at Greene County High School Auditorium
A reminder that a free concert is being held tomorrow in Jefferson. The Brown Family is from LeMars, Iowa and the award winning ensemble is going to perform a free show at the Greene County High School auditorium Sunday at 2pm. The show will be the “Americana Music and Patriotic Salute.” The event is sponsored by the Greene County Veterans Affairs Office and the Greene County Veterans Commission.
Community Players of Greene County Announces Meetings for Upcoming August Production
The Community Players of Greene County invites the public to perform in its upcoming show. Director Josh Tuel says the 2nd Annual Community Players Radio Show is planned for August. He explains that the characters will be reading from scripts to mimic what old-fashioned radio programs would have sounded like. He points out there is no memorization required and limited rehearsal time. A few of the selections for this year’s production includes. “Fibber McGee and Molly,” “The Bickerson’s,” and “Abbott and Costello’s Who’s on First.”
Well-Known Music Group, The Brown Family, to Perform in Jefferson Sunday
A free concert with a well-known traveling family band is coming to Jefferson on Sunday. The Brown Family is from LeMars, Iowa and the award winning ensemble is going to perform a free show at the Greene County High School auditorium Sunday at 2pm. The show will be the “Americana Music and Patriotic Salute.” The event is sponsored by the Greene County Veterans Affairs Office and the Greene County Veterans Commission, which received a $10,000 grant from the local allocation from the Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs, that is used for outreach events and training, as well as operational expenses for the county veterans affairs offices.
Register for Orientation for a Free High School Equivalency Diploma at Greene County Career Academy
There is an opportunity in Jefferson for adults who are looking to get their high school diploma. The Greene County Career Academy has several classes for individuals to earn their High School Equivalency Diploma for free. The next orientation is scheduled for Monday at 4pm at the Career Academy. The classes will be held Mondays and Wednesdays from 4-6pm and are taught by Iowa Central Community College. Attendees are asked to use the north parking lot and enter through door N5. These classes are for people who are 17 and older.
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