Jefferson received nearly twice the normal precipitation in June according to volunteer weather observer John Beltz. Beltz reported a total of 8.68 inches, compared to the normal 4.67 inches. He reported rain on 14 days, with the heaviest rainfalls being 3.85 inches on June 25 and 1.47 inches on June 12.
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Congratulations – Brinker
Jared and Lindsey Brinker of Carroll are parents of a daughter, Emma Sue Brinker, born on Tuesday, June 30. She weighed 9 lbs 7 ounces and was 20 inches long. She is welcomed by her brother Michael, 12. Grandparents are Lyle and Judy Brinker of Jefferson, Marcia Mitchell of Carroll, and the late Ian Mitchell.
Read MoreRams get two wins in Friday night games
The Greene County varsity baseball team clinched a winning season with a 4-0 victory over PCM in Prairie City Friday. The Rams are 16-9 overall and 12-4 in the Heart of Iowa Activities Conference with six games left to play. Senior Colton Fitzpatrick pitched the entire game. He allowed four hits and no runs while striking out four batters and…
Read MoreAktion Club travels to Indianapolis
Members of the Raccoon Valley Aktion Club attended the national Training and Leadership Conference in Indianapolis June 26-27. Kiwanis international president John Button was on hand, as well as Katie Griffin, director of Aktion Clubs for Kiwanis International. Workshops were provided at the conference on topics like self-advocacy, health and wellness, and team building.
Read MoreHighest flag in the county?
Heartland Co-op in Rippey might have bragging rights as having the highest American flag in the county. The flag flies proudly on the catwalk, about 135 feet up, year round. According to co-op personnel, the flag is replaced every three to four months because at that height, it gets tattered in the wind. “We wouldn’t want a flag up there…
Read MoreMore produce at the farmers market
Summer is heating up, and the veggies are growing! Shoppers at the Greene County Farmers Market on June 30 found most of what they needed to create a fresh, delicious meal. Potatoes, snap beans, and peas were quite popular as were beets and greens. Producers also had eggs, beef, honey, breads, and desserts for hungry customers.
Read MoreCelebrate with Jell-O
Celebration Jell-O® has been a family favorite for decades. It’s easy to make but it does take a little time, as easy layer has to set before the next layer is added. It’s a delicious way to put a birthday or holiday meal a step ahead of everyday supper, and it’s a real attention getter at a potluck. It can be…
Read MoreWeather data, week ending July 3
Weather was pleasant without being hot during the day and the nights were cool enough for easy sleeping during the week that ended July 3. An added bonus was that it didn’t rain…. much. Weather data is provided by volunteer weather observer John Beltz.
Read MoreIowa State Fair seeks ‘My State Fair’ stories
DES MOINES — We want to know what makes the Iowa State Fair special to you. Did you meet your spouse at the Iowa State Fair? Do you have an Iowa State Fair family tradition? Are there concerts you must see and food you must eat each year? Each experience at the Iowa State Fair is unique and the Iowa…
Read MoreGround broken for Grand Junction Community Center
About 20 committee members, Grand Junction city council members, supporters, donors, and even an architect were on hand Thursday afternoon for a ceremonial groundbreaking at the new Grand Junction Community Center.
Read MoreBranstad signs into law $9.6M to IDALS for water quality initiative
“Water Quality” officially added to title of Department’s Division of Soil Conservation DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey on July 3 thanked Governor Branstad and the Iowa Legislature for their continued commitment to partnering with farmers to make significant long-term progress in protecting Iowa’s soil and water resources. The Governor signed into law $9.6 million to support…
Read MoreLetter to the editor, Mike Miller
To the editor, Your opinion piece about the party and the police/sheriff’s deputies’ response reminds me of spring or summer events roughly fifty years ago when older ( college kids) organized an party at either a gravel pit or a farmstead and the law intervened. Some of us went to court on Easter Sunday morning instead of being in church.
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