Winners of Jefferson’s March Mania basketball contest have been announced. Out of more than 450 participants in the community, Amy van der Meer earned the most points in the contest and was awarded an iPad Mini valued at $299. Bill Ruzicka came in second place and received a Fitbit Flex wireless activity and sleep wristband. Dustin Fouch finished in third, winning $50 in…
Read MoreMonth: April 2014
Wettest week since last June, but Iowa is still dry
Rain and cool temperatures early in the week ending April 20 continued to slow fieldwork according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Average temperatures were below normal for the week, but at the end of the week temperatures started to rise. Statewide there were 3.2 days suitable for fieldwork. In west central Iowa, there were 3.9 days suitable. Activities…
Read MoreFarm Bureau Young Farmers invited on Chicago trip
Greene County Farm Bureau Young Farmers will gain a thorough understanding of how the futures markets work by watching commodity trading in action during a trip to the Chicago Commodity Exchanges July 15 – 16. Farm Bureau members and spouses ranging in age from 19 to 35 years old are invited to register for the trip.
Read MoreFarm Bureau scholarships to Kenan, Bravard
Greene County High School seniors Sean Kenan and Abby Bravard have been selected to receive scholarships from Greene County Farm Bureau. Kenan is the son of Gail Rueter of Grand Junction and Mark Kenan of Rippey. He is enrolled at Iowa State University and plans to major in natural resources ecology and management. He is a member of the National Honor…
Read MoreChicken & biscuit dinner canceled
The chicken and biscuit dinner at the Scranton United Methodist Church for this Thursday, April 24, has been canceled due to the funeral that day for church member Stan Neary. Watch for a rescheduled event to raise funds for the church’s mission projects.
Read MoreGreene County boys, girls place second at Ram Relays
The home teams placed second in both the boys and the girls competitions at the Ram Relays held Monday evening at Linduska Field in Jefferson. The Carroll boys topped the field with a team score of 139.5 points, followed by Greene County at 116 and Boone at 115.5. Other team scores were Perry, 65, East Sac County 57, Prairie Valley…
Read MoreLetter to the editor
Editor: When Carson Griffith, Richard Carey, and Monica McGregor left the world of music in Greene County and beyond, much — so very much — was lost. Their influence was beyond measure. Their instruction of the young, their entertainment of people of all ages, and their generous natures in contributing their talents to churches, nursing homes, organizations, funerals, special programs,…
Read MoreLetter to the editor
Editor: Your April 16 opinion “Let’s just watch a ballgame…” really hit a HOMER for me here in Alliance, NE. Spring is trying to break through from winter and I’m hopeful for the baseball season. I sure could use a hot dog with mustard, a seat in the bleachers for cheering, and all the other fun summer brings in the Midwest.…
Read MoreGreene County Impact Award to Doug Hawn
Doug Hawn of rural Scranton has been chosen as the recipient of the Greene County Community Impact Award. The award was established to recognize an individual or individuals whose activities have an easily recognized impact upon Greene County residents. This is the fifth year the award has been presented. The award was created in 2010 and those honored include Lawrence…
Read MoreGeo caching, a modern day game of “I Spy”
~by Mary Weaver, special to GreeneCountyNewsOnline This writer discovered a 21st century, outdoor version of “I Spy” recently at Squirrel Hollow Park. ESKO CLIMBER 2014 (his geo caching name) came into the park on Sunday, with Minnesota car license plates and began to unload his bike as I was parking and letting my dogs trot into the woods. He greeted…
Read MorePlenty of fun at Easter egg hunts
The weather was nearly perfect for outdoor Easter egg hunts Saturday. About 150 youngsters turned out for the hunt co-hosted by the Jefferson park and recreation department and the Jefferson Kiwanis Club at the Greene County Community Center. Hy-Vee Drugstore donated processing on photos with the Easter Bunny, and 31 other businesses donated prizes or cash. The Grand Junction fire…
Read MoreChurdan libary marks Week of the Young Child
On Wednesday, April 9, the Paton-Churdan Little Rocket Preschool, Tracey’s Tots Daycare and Paton-Churdan’s kindergarten class and several parents and staff of the Churdan public library celebrated the Week of the Young Child with a walk from the Paton-Churdan School to the Churdan Public Library. While at the library the children enjoyed a story time about snakes which included playtime,…
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