The grandstand will boast three fun-filled nights of crowd-pleasing entertainment at the Greene County Fair. A variety of performances and events take place July 11-13, including a Gunnar and the Grizzly Boys concert, fireworks, the Iowa-Missouri Truck and Tractor Pull and the Grand River Rodeo. Gunnar and the Grizzly Boys kick off the show Friday night at 8 pm with…
Read MoreDay: July 8, 2014
Plenty of fun for the younger set at the Greene County Fair
There will be fun for the whole family at the Greene County Fair as children have the opportunity to enjoy many activities created for their amusement. The schedule includes a photo scavenger hunt, Ag Olympics, Fun Zone, an outdoor movie with Poppin’ Penelope’s magic and balloon creations, an Extravaganza, Share the Fun, Kids’ Pedal Pull, a tug of war, a…
Read MoreGreene County Fair is near; all invited to exhibit in Open Class
Superintendents for the Greene County Fair Open Class invite all county residents to exhibit their hobbies or interests at the County Fair. There are open classes for all ages, men, women, youth, and children. Divisions are available in Arts & Craft; Hobbies; Photography; Collections; Antiques; Genealogy including stories, legal documents and family pictures; Foods, canned and baked items; Textiles and Fabrics,…
Read MorePeople’s Choice quilt block judging returns to the fair
A People’s Choice quilt block contest will return to the Greene County Fair as a fundraiser for Greene County 4-H. Exhibitors may enter one 12-1/2″ by 12-1/2″ quilt block in a color and pattern of their choice. Winners are determined by the public with donations; each cent donated equals one vote for a favorite quilt block. ($1 = 100 votes). Last year organizers were…
Read MoreChildren invited to wander the world with Paul at VBS
Area youngsters are invited to “wonder how to wander” at a free vacation Bible school hosted by the First Presbyterian Church of Jefferson July 20-24. The curriculum for “Around the World with Paul” is created, led and presented by five high school Youth-in-Training (YIT) members.
Read MoreRams finish in second place in HOIAC softball
The Greene County Rams did what they could to find a tie for first place in the Heart of Iowa Activities Conference by posting a 5-4 seventh-inning win over Nevada Monday in Jefferson. They also needed Colfax-Mingo to beat PCM. That didn’t happen. PCM’s 5-3 win over C-M put the Mustangs at 16-2 in the HOIAC and in first place. The…
Read MoreRams fall to North Polk in baseball
The Greene County Rams lost a road game 3-0 in Alleman against the North Polk Comets Monday evening. The Comets are now 15-1 in the Heart of Iowa Activities Conference. The Rams are 7-9 in the conference and 8-13 overall. Junior Riah Nelsen pitched for the Rams. He struck out seven batters and walked four. Two of the Comets’ runs…
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