WIC benefits now available statewide on a first-come, first-serve basis DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey announced June 5 that Farmers Market Nutrition Program applications are now available for eligible WIC recipients and low-income older Iowans. The WIC Farmers Market Nutrition and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Programs provide eligible Iowans with checks that can be redeemed for…
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Daily work to watch at the medical center expansion project
Video posted Area residents who enjoy watching big equipment at work are finding plenty to watch as site preparation is underway for the Greene County Medical Center expansion. Recent work included hauling in 30,000 cubic yards, or 36,450 tons, of dirt to assure the solidity of the foundation for the 51,000 square-feet of new construction. Another 48,000 square-feet of the…
Read MoreIowans invited to submit art for ag art contest
“Global Stewards” Theme for 2014 Contest, Sponsored by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs and Iowa Farm Bureau Federation DES MOINES – Iowa artists of all ages are invited to participate in the third annual “Celebration of Iowa: Agricultural Art Award” sponsored by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS), the…
Read MoreHabitat seeks partner families for rehabbed homes
No-obligation informational meetings scheduled Safe, stable homes mean healthier children and families in our communities. Families enduring unaffordable and substandard housing, on the other hand, are forever disrupting their ability to grow and thrive in the healthy manner Habitat for Humanity believes God intends for all. With a hand up, Habitat partner families are able to break away to a…
Read MoreCrops still ahead of normal despite shortage of work days
Corn and soybean progress in Iowa remained ahead of normal for the week ending June 8, according to the USA, National Agriculture Statistics Service. Statewide there were 4.0 days suitable for fieldwork. Producers in west central Iowa had only 2.7 days suitable. Soil moisture levels improved across the state. Topsoil moisture statewide was rated at 1 percent very short, 10…
Read MoreJPD tells results of May 19-June 1 enforcement project
The Jefferson police department conducted a special Traffic Enforcement Project (sTEP) May 19-June 1. During that time the JPD arrested two drivers for operating while intoxicated, made one felony arrest, investigated one accident and assisted two motorists. JPD officers wrote 10 citations as follows: speed, two; driving while license suspended or revoked, one; registration violations, two; failure to have proof…
Read MoreBoth Ram teams shut out in Perry
The Greene County softball and baseball teams both suffered non-conference shut-outs in Perry Tuesday evening. The Greene County Rams lost 5-0 to the Perry Jayettes in a non-conference softball game in Perry Tuesday evening. The loss ended a six game winning streak for the Rams, who now have a season record of 8-4.
Read MoreBranstad, Reynolds celebrate success of Skilled Iowa Initiative
Plan to prepare working Iowans for careers in demand has certified 45,000 individuals through National Career Readiness Certificate DES MOINES – Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds on April 9 were joined by Iowa Workforce Development director Teresa Wahlert at the administration’s weekly press conference as they celebrated the successes of the Skilled Iowa Initiative, two years after its launch…
Read MoreBeyerink receives Lighthouse Guild scholarship
NEW YORK – Lighthouse Guild, the leading not-for-profit vision + healthcare organization, announced that it has awarded scholarships with accompanying grants of $10,000 each to 23 college-bound high school seniors and undergraduate college students across the country who are blind or visually impaired. Among those receiving scholarships is Katerina Beyerink of Grand Junction, a 2014 Greene County High School graduate.…
Read MoreRams win one, lose one in baseball; two rain cancellations
The Greene County Rams shut out the Hawks of South Hamilton in Jewell Friday evening. The game ended 17-0 after three innings. The Rams scored four runs in the first inning, nine in the second, and four more in the third inning. The Rams had 10 hits and one error. Senior Wes Tipton handled pitching duties. He allowed one hit,…
Read MoreRam softball team at 6-1 in HOIAC, 8-3 on the season
The Greene County Rams are 6-1 in Heart of Iowa Activities Conference softball and 8-3 on the season after a win 7-4 win on the road in Nevada Monday evening. A long stretch of road games started Friday (June 6) with a 6-1 victory over HOIAC South Hamilton (Jewell). The Rams started out big, with nine hits and all six…
Read MoreRippey library tells June plans
The Rippey public library invites youngsters to make a gift for their “cool” dad Wednesday, June 11, at 4 p. The library will host a program about solar energy Thursday, June 12, at 1 pm. The program will be presented by the University of Northern Iowa’s Resources for Energy Education. It is sponsored by Junction Hilltop Wind Farm. Persons who…
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