During the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation’s (IFBF) 96th annual meeting in Des Moines, the Greene County Farm Bureau office was recognized for 100 years of service. Pictured is Greene County Farm Bureau president Perry Parker (center) accepting the award from IFBF vice president Joe Heinrich (left) and IFBF president Craig Hill.
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Holz graduates from Farm Bureau Leadership Institute
James Holz (center) of Grand Junction was recognized at the 96th Iowa Farm Bureau annual meeting held Dec 3-4 as a graduate of the 2014 Farm Bureau Ag Leaders Institute. With him are Iowa Farm Bureau Federation vice president Joe Heinrich (left) and Iowa Farm Bureau Federation president Craig Hill(right).
Read MoreSticks founder Sarah Grant visits Jefferson
Kick-off for Habitat for Humanity’s Nativity Festival Sarah Grant (left), founder and original artist of the internationally-known Sticks art and furniture company of Des Moines, told Chuck Offenburger (right) and about 25 others about her art, her business and her life during at the Gallup House in Jefferson Sunday afternoon. The “conversation” was an opening event for Habitat for Humanity’s third…
Read MoreLocal Farm Bureau recognized at annual meeting
County president Perry Parker (left) received the Greene County Farm Bureau recognition award at the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) annual meeting in Des Moines Dec. 4. IFBF vice president Joe Heinrich made the presentation. Greene County Farm Bureau received an outstanding designation for its 2014 programs which help further the story of agriculture to new audiences through many areas…
Read MoreYear-long salute to soil underscores need to focus on its health
DES MOINES – It’s responsible for nearly all life on the planet, but rarely gets the respect it deserves. On Dec. 5, this living and life-giving resource finally had its day—across the state and across the globe. The United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization launched the International Year of Soil on World Soil Day (Dec. 5) to raise awareness of the…
Read MoreJPD, sheriff tell results of special traffic enforcement
The Greene County sheriff’s office and the Jefferson police department participated in a special Traffic Enforcement Project (sTEP) from Nov. 24-30, with an emphasis on seat belt usage and an increased presence on roadways.
Read MoreRams win both games of hoops twin bill at home vs S. Hamilton
Girls game in the record book The Ram basketball teams once again won both games of a girl/boy doubleheader. The Rams hosted the South Hamilton Hawks at Greene County Middle School Tuesday. The girls won 72-35 and the boys won 73-66. In the girls game, the Rams led 23-10 at the end of the first quarter and 48-20 at half-time.…
Read More2014 Farm Bill meeting, private pesticide training Dec. 16
Register by Dec. 12 for Farm Bill meeting Greene County Extension and Outreach will host a 2014 Farm Bill program overview on Tuesday, Dec. 16. The meeting is scheduled for 9 am to noon at St Joseph Parish Center in Jefferson. A free lunch will follow, and those needing private pesticide applicator training are invited to stay for the afternoon…
Read MoreFire destroys Grand Junction home
Updated at 4:15 pm Sunday No injuries reported The home of Michael, Barbara and Jennifer Carlisle at 506 W. Hager St in Grand Junction was destroyed by a fire that likely started in the furnace late Friday night. Smoke was still coming from what was left of the home Sunday afternoon. According to Jennifer Carlisle, she and her parents had gone to…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Dec. 5
In Greene County district court Amanda Nicole Christensen, 21, of Fort Dodge pleaded not guilty Dec. 4 to a charge of operating while intoxicated-first offense. A trial date was set for Jan. 27. A case was initiated Dec. 2 against Davy Delane Cooklin, 42, of Paton on a charge of OWI-first offense.
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending
In Greene County magistrate court cases were initiated during the week ending Dec. 5 as follows: Haley Marie Carrick of Scranton, interference with official acts; and Dacoda Lee Lawrence of Scranton, possession of drug paraphernalia.
Read MoreWork of local poets selected for publication
A quintet of Greene County poets are among poets from 143 cities and towns in 75 Iowa counties whose poetry has been selected for publication in Lyrical Iowa 2014. Greene County poets selected are Lorene M. Conner, Sarah Nicholson, Colleen O’Brien and Victoria Riley, all of Jefferson, and Nancy Bardole Hanaman of Rippey.
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