Nitrate levels (nitrate plus nitrite, in situ) in the Raccoon River at Jefferson varied during the week that ended Sunday, April 26 at 6 pm from a low of 17.5 mg/liter as nitrogen on April 19 to a high of 20.3 on April 23. The rate Sunday, April 26, at 6 pm was 18.8.
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Greene County athletes at Drake Relays
A trio of Greene County events competed in preliminaries at the Drake Relays Friday, but none qualified for final competition. Senior hurdler Eme Johnson finished seventh in her heat of the 100 meter hurdles with a time of :16.32. That time placed her in 21st place in the field of 32.
Read MoreP-C team places third at math bee
The Paton-Churdan sixth grade math bee team traveled to Spencer Tuesday, April 21, for the 2015 regional sixth grade math bee. The students were selected by Mrs Nygaard (pictured, left) in the fall and have been preparing since January to compete. The math bee consists of five individual tests and one team problem-solving test.
Read MoreLip sync adds to the fun at the Relay for Life
A new addition to the fun at this year’s Relay for Life was a Lip Sync Battle. Adam Pedersen (left) single-handedly did the Beach Boys’ “Barbara Ann.” His rendition included some pretty fancy air guitar playing. John Michael Sawhill (right, still remembered by long-time residents as the boozing Alfred Doolittle in the JSHS production of “My Fair Lady”) donned hair for his performance of Justin…
Read MoreThe end of the school year is getting close
Most high school seniors can tell you how many days are left before graduation. We’re into the part of the school year that flies past. The last day of school is May 22, May 21 at Paton-Churdan, less than a month away. Dates in the Greene County district:
Read MoreSponsors recognized at Relay for Life
The Relay for Life is close to the $50,000 mark in total funds raised. An important ingredient in the success of the Relay is sponsorships. A pair of platinum level sponsors – AAI/Spalding and the Jefferson Kiwanis Club – were recognized during the Relay Saturday. Kristin Russell (left) accepted a plaque from Relay chairperson Peg Raney (right).
Read MorePhotographing the photographer
People visit Greene County for many different reasons. GreeneCountyNewsOnline publisher Tori Riley used the beautiful April weather Thursday for a photo tour to the county’s Squirrel Hollow park in Grant Township. She stopped at Pleasant Hill Church, north of Squirrel Hollow.
Read MoreSupper and styles at Regency Park
All area residents are invited to a free supper and fashion show Thursday, May 7, at Regency Park Nursing and Rehab Center, 100 Ram Drive, in Jefferson. The fun begins with a potato bar supper at 6:30 pm, and continues with a style show that will include 2015 prom fashions, as modeled by Greene County High School students, as well…
Read MoreGreene County FFA members to state convention
On April 20 and 21, 35 Greene County FFA members traveled to Ames for the 87th Iowa FFA convention. Students attended sessions, workshops, CDE’s, and tours to help expand their agricultural knowledge and leadership skills. Total membership is the chapter is about 100 students.
Read MoreSoil Conservation Week is April 26-May 3
DES MOINES – Iowa Soil and Water Conservation Week is an opportunity to recognize the important conservation practices placed on Iowa’s landscape and bring attention to the ongoing work by farmers, landowners and urban residents to protect the state’s soil and water resources.
Read MoreWeather data, week ending April 24
It was a wet week in Greene County. According to volunteer weather observer John Beltz, Jefferson received 1.61 inches of rain, with most of it coming Tuesday. The rain that fell Friday after 6 am and Saturday will be listed in next week’s data. Temperatures ranged from a high of 80 degrees to a low of 30 degrees. Data follows:
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