A buzz of activity at the Greene County Fairgrounds signaled the start of the Greene County Fair. Static (non-livestock) 4-H exhibits were judged Tuesday and the larger livestock checked in Wednesday morning. Pictured are Wendy Pittman and Kevin Rasmussen helping lead beef for check-in. Preliminary figures from Sarah Reynolds, 4-H and Youth Specialist for ISU Extension & Outreach in Greene…
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A trio of candidates for Greene County fair queen
There will be three young women competing for the title of Greene County fair queen Friday at 6:30 pm on the stage in Clover Hall at the Greene County Fairgrounds. The winner will represent Greene County in the Iowa State Fair queen contest next month. Noelle Gray will be a senior at Greene County High School. She is involved in…
Read MoreScranton native part of innovative 3D printer design in world market
by Ellie Wilke, The Scranton Journal Something big is coming in terms of 3D printing and there is a Greene County connection. For those unfamiliar with the term, here is a quick run down. It all starts with a three dimensional model designed on a computer. Once created, the printer’s laser molds the image in liquid plastic. The plastic is…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending July 4
In Greene County district court Alex Duncan Dankel, 20, of Scranton was granted a deferred judgment after he changed his plea to guilty on a charge of operating while intoxicated (OWI)-first offense. He must pay a $1,250 civil penalty and he must complete a community college drinking drivers course at his own expense. A charge of possession of marijuana was…
Read MoreWork on marketing plan to continue next Monday
Bicyclists, retirees, and family vacationers were named as the top target groups for a Greene County marketing plan. Almost 40 persons attended a meeting in June to begin discussing how best to market the county, and who should be the target audience. The discussion will continue next Monday, July 14, at 6 pm in the downstairs Business Centre at the…
Read MoreHistorical Society makes local history available at the fair
The Greene County Historical Society invites all fair-goers at the Greene County Fair to visit the Society’s fairgrounds annex near the north entrance to the fairgrounds. Pictured are Society members (from left) Paul White, Nick Foster and Ces Brunow cleaning last week in preparation for visitors.
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending July 4
In Greene County magistrate court cases were initiated as follows: David Troy Upchurch of Jefferson, disorderly conduct; and Jacob Arthur Ore of Jefferson, domestic abuse assault-simple, public intoxication, disorderly conduct, and trespass. Persons paid fines for scheduled traffic violations during the week ending July 4 as follows: Brandon Duong of Jefferson, boat personal flotation devices, $20; Michael Steven Heinrichs of…
Read MoreState cemeteries group to meet in Jefferson
The State Association for the Protection of Iowa Cemeteries (SAPIC) will meet in Jefferson Saturday, July 12, at 10:30 am.at the Uptown Cafe. Coffee will be served from 9:30 to 10:30 courtesy of the Greene County Genealogical Society. Lunch from the menu (on your own) will follow the meeting. After lunch, the Greene County Pioneer Cemetery Commission will either tell…
Read MoreSupervisors may help GCDC with funding for Scranton Manufacturing expansion
The Greene County board of supervisors will have as an agenda item next Monday approval of $10,000 funneled through the Greene County Development Corporation (GCDC) for the Scranton Manufacturing expansion project. Chad Schreck of Midwest Partnership spoke with the supervisors on Monday, reminding them they had previously agreed to help with matching funds for a grant application to the Iowa…
Read MoreCounty-wide resource directory now available
A new resource packed with information about where to go and who to ask in Greene County about many different needs was rolled out last week. The Greene County Community Resource Directory 2014 is now available in hard copy at county libraries, the Greene County Extension office, and New Opportunities. It will soon be available for downloading at the Greene…
Read MoreJefferson Telecom hosting photo contest
Winning photo on the cover of the phone directory Jefferson Telecom has launched a photo contest for the 2014-2015 telephone directory front cover. The winner of the chosen photo will win $100 in Greene County Chamber checks. Jefferson Telecom customers are invited to showcase their photographic talents and submit images of the natural beauty and points of interest that describe…
Read MoreHabitat plans informational meeting
Habitat for Humanity of Boone and Greene Counties will host an informational meeting for potential partner families Thursday, July 10, at 7 pm at the Greene County Extension office at 104 W. Washington St in Jefferson.
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