Spots reserved for Greene County residents until May 17 The Bill Riley Talent Search will once again be part of the Bell Tower Festival entertainment. The show is scheduled for Saturday, June 13, at 5 pm on the plaza stage. Entries are now being accepted with priority given to Greene County residents through May 17. After that date, entries will…
Read MoreMonth: May 2015
Walters’ impact measured in decades of service
Alice Walters was feted Sunday afternoon at the sixth annual Greene County Community Impact Award presentation in the courthouse rotunda. About 80 persons attended the festive event, including relatives from Minneapolis and Ames, and Pastors Bill and Sheri Daylong of Mount Vernon, formerly of Jefferson. Emcee Jerry Roberts called the event “a celebration of Greene County volunteerism.”
Read MoreM&M Divide funds to outdoor classroom
The Greene County Soil & Water Conservation District Club recently accepted a check for $2,500 for its outdoor classroom where, for 30 years, Greene County youngsters have learned about wildlife, habitat, conservation, hunter safety and more.
Read MoreDry, warm weather allows progress in planting
Dry weather allowed Iowa farmers to make excellent progress in spring planting during the week ending May 3, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were 5.6 days suitable for fieldwork; there were 5.4 days suitable in west central Iowa. Although the primary activity during the week was planting, other activities included fertilizer and herbicide application, as…
Read MoreApril cooler and wetter than normal
April was cooler and wetter than normal in Jefferson, but despite the cooler temperatures, there was less snow than normal. According to data from volunteer weather observer John Beltz, Jefferson received 0.3 inch of snow in April, 1.5 inches less than normal, but precipitation for the month totaled 4.96 inches, compared to the normal 3.19 inches. Beltz recorded rain on 12…
Read MoreBOOB Girls author to speak Saturday
Author Joy Johnson has one message she hopes is heard clearly by all who attend her talks: “You are beautiful. All you burned out old broads out there are beautiful.” Johnson, author of the BOOB Girl series (published by WriteLife, LLC), will speak this Saturday, May 9, at 10:30 am at the Greene County Community Center in Jefferson. She is…
Read MoreLocal student at World Food Prize Iowa Youth Institute
Presents info on sanitation and water quality in China Greene County High School senior Noelle Gray (pictured, standing) participated in the World Food Prize Iowa Youth Institute at Iowa State University Monday, April 27. The institute brought together more than 250 high school students from 123 different high schools across Iowa to explore critical global issues and academic and career paths in…
Read MoreArt show organizers issue call for entries
All area artists and lovers of art are encouraged to begin thinking about their exhibits in this year’s Bell Tower Festival art show. The show will include original paintings, sculpture, pottery, fabric, photography and mixed media selections. Art can be offered for sale if the artist chooses. An addition this year is an invitation to area art lovers to share…
Read MoreMaster Gardeners slate annual plant sale
The Greene County Master Gardeners annual plant sale offers gardeners an opportunity to buy plants that had their start in Greene County, making them “a proven product to the area.” The 13th annual sale is slated for Saturday, May 16, from 9 to 10:30 am at the commercial building north of Clover Hall at the Greene County Fairgrounds.
Read MoreVeterans raffling pork bundles
Tickets are available now through May 15 for a raffle drawing for three pork bundles of 20-25 pounds each. The raffle is a fundraiser of the local American Legion and VFW posts and the VFW auxiliary. Proceeds will be split between the three groups, with most of the funds to benefit the roof maintenance fund, current operating expenses, and future…
Read MoreBell Tower offers bird’s eye view all summer for one price
There is probably no better vantage point to watch progress on construction projects around Jefferson and of the crops that spread in every direction than from the top of the Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower. The Bell Tower officially opened its 2015 season last Saturday. Season passes, priced at just $15 each, will make it easy for area residents to make…
Read MoreRams win boys and girls titles at Ogden co-ed meet
The Greene County Rams took both team titles at the rainy Ogden co-ed track and field meet Monday. The boys edged out Roland-Story by just two points for the title. Team scores were Greene County 148, Roland-Story 146, Ogden 123, Colo-NESCO 92 and Woodward-Granger 38.
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