A job fair for older workers is slated for Wednesday, Nov. 5, from 1 to 4 pm at the Jefferson public library. The Experience Works Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)is looking for applicants. The SCSEP serves persons who are age 55 and older and unemployed. Eligible applicants live in Greene, Boone, Dallas, Guthrie, Adams, Adair, Audubon, Appanoose, Clarke, Decatur,…
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West Central names Kucerak as new president, CEO
Current president/CEO Jeff Stroburg retiring Jan. 31 RALSTON —West Central’s board of directors on Oct. 29 announced their unanimous decision to name Milan Kucerak president and CEO-elect following Jeff Stroburg’s retirement at the end of the fiscal year. Kucerak, who has served as the company’s executive vice president of dairy and animal nutrition since 2006, will be the fourth president/CEO in the cooperative’s…
Read MoreCorn harvest 16 days behind, soybean harvest four days behind
Above average temperatures and mostly dry weather allowed harvest to progress at a normal pace during the 5.1 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending Oct. 26, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. A few low-lying fields remain too muddy to harvest. Activities for the week included fall tillage, manure and fertilizer application, corn stalk baling, and…
Read MoreBowling night planned for new 4-H members
RSVP requested by Nov. 14 Interested new 4-H members this year, as well as their parents and guardians, are invited to a free bowling and pizza night Friday, Nov. 14, beginning at 6 pm at the Greene County Extension office. The night will begin with fun and learning more about the 4-H program before heading to Spare Time Lanes in…
Read MoreRock the ARC proceeds donated to food pantry
Dianne Blackmer, volunteer coordinator of the Greene County Christian Action Resource Center (food pantry) is pictured accepting a check for $3,850 as proceeds from Rock the ARC. Presenting the check are Rock the ARC chairpersons Vicky Gliem (left) and Essie Kowaleski. Rock the ARC was a fundraiser was organized by Monica’s Ministry to benefit the food pantry. Area businesses donated more…
Read MoreDeadline to seed winter hardy cover crops extended again
DES MOINES — Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey and state agronomist Barb Stewart with USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service announced that farmers participating in state cost-share and most federal financial assistance programs now have until Nov. 15 to plant winter hardy cover crops and still qualify for assistance. The deadline was previously extended to Nov. 1.
Read MorePublic health transitions out of home care services
The public health department at Greene County Medical Center is in the process of transitioning out of providing home care services. Staff is working with clients in a transition over to UnityPoint at Home or another provider of the client’s choice. More than a year ago, a partnership with UnityPoint at Home began to strengthen the many home care services…
Read MoreWild Rose Jefferson update: Construction, hotel, hiring
The construction of the Wild Rose Jefferson casino and resort continues to progress despite some wet and windy weather this fall. In fact, the site preparation and construction are keeping pace with the formal schedule presented to the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission earlier this month. Tom Timmons, president of Wild Rose Jefferson, told commissioners at the October IRGC meeting,…
Read MoreSimmons, Schwarzkopf wed in Oregon
Amy Noel Simmons and Matthew John Schwarzkopf of Corvallis, OR, were married Sept. 27 in Yachats, OR. Parents of the couple are Denise Withers of Longview, WA, and Bob and Mikki Schwarzkopf of Jefferson. Amy holds a bachelor’s degree from Central Washington University and a master’s degree in hydrology from Oregon State University. She is currently at OSU researching water pollution. Matt…
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Rippey News October 28, 2014 Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Rippey Lions honor Denny Lautner: Denny Lautner of Jefferson was an honored guest at the Rippey Lions Club meeting Thursday, Oct. 16. Lautner was a member of the club when he was officer in charge at the Rippey post office. Lautner supported the club in…
Read MoreCandidate forum Tuesday in Churdan
The Churdan public library will host a “meet and greet the candidate” event at the library, Tuesday, Oct. 28, from 7 to 8:30 pm. The evening will begin with a brief presentation by each candidate. Following the presentations candidates will g to various locations throughout the library and guests will be able to visit with them one-on-one. Candidates for the…
Read MoreRams’ volleyball season ends in regional quarterfinal
The Rams scored the first point in a class 3A Region 4 quarterfinal volleyball match in Nevada Monday. That was the only lead they held for the rest of the evening. The fifth ranked Nevada Cubs beat the Rams in three sets, with scores 18-25, 8-25, 21-25. The loss ended the season for the Rams with an overall record of…
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