There was nothing but smiles and laughter as juggler Jason Kollum of Chicago entertained people of all ages at Greene County’s six public libraries Monday and Tuesday. The Jefferson public hosted Kollum at the First United Methodist Church to allow for more room. The other events were held at of the libraries.
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Farm Bureau tells winners of kids’ pedal pull
Greene County Farm Bureau, Durbin Auto, New Coop, Breadeaux Pizza, and the Twiins Shoppe sponsored the Kids’ Pedal Pull at the Greene County Fair on Saturday, July 11. Twenty-eight youngsters ages 4 – 12 participated in their respective age groups. In spite of temperatures climbing into the 90s, participants lined up and were eager to compete. Kids and spectators of…
Read MoreServSafe training through Greene County Extension
Food service providers are concerned about food safety issues. We live in a time when food safety hazards are prevalent. Today’s consumer is much more aware and concerned about food safety and food borne illnesses, which makes the provider’s role even more critical. ServSafe provides food safety training for restaurant and other food service managers and professionals to meet the…
Read MoreCost share funds available for water quality efforts
DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey today reminds Iowa farmers that funds are available to help install practices focused on protecting water quality. Practices eligible for this funding are cover crops, no-till or strip till, or using a nitrification inhibitor when applying fertilizer.
Read MoreNominations open for school board positions
Nomination papers are now available for the Sept. 8 school board election. Jane Heun, Greene County Auditor, oversees the election of directors from Greene County and Paton-Churdan Community School Districts.
Read MoreToo much fun at the fair
It was good, clean fun — well, not so clean — during the tug of war contest held Sunday afternoon at the Greene County Fair. The Dirty Half Dozen team started out with matching white T-shirts but in about 30 seconds, their shirts and the rest of their bodies were covered in black, thick mud when they lost their footing…
Read MoreDelays on housing project make for a short council meeting
The Jefferson city council meeting July 14 lasted only about 10 minutes as two public hearings and the accompanying resolutions were rescheduled to July 28. Rescheduled were a public hearing on an amendment to the urban renewal plan and a public hearing on a development agreement with JCorp Inc, the developer working on the Water Tower subdivision in the northwest…
Read MoreP-C to open childcare center
The Paton-Churdan board of education at its July 9 meeting voted to use the portable classroom formerly rented by Tracy’s Tots Daycare for a school-operated early learning center. The board plans that the Paton-Churdan Early Learning Center will be a literacy/STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts Math) based childcare center for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years.
Read MoreMedical center to offer oncology/hematology clinic
Greene County Medical Center has recently partnered with oncologist Dr Matthew Hill of Medical Oncology and Hematology Associates (MOHA) of Des Moines. Dr Hill will provide full oncology and hematology care as part of the medical center’s new oncology/hematology clinic. Dr Hill and his MOHA staff will provide a full range of medical oncology and hematology diagnoses and treatments as…
Read MoreNo engine brake request will be posted
The county board of supervisors took a first step in quieting the county of the rumble of engine (jake) brakes Monday. Signs announcing “No unmuffled engine brakes allowed” will be posted on Highway 4 as it enters the county north and south, and on County Road P-29 near the intersection of Highway 4 in Dawson Township.
Read MoreReady, set, gamble
The soft opening of Wild Rose Jefferson, hinted at for weeks, happened Monday at 3 pm, and it wasn’t long before cars were in the parking lot. The casino, Lucky’s Bar and the Iowa Store are open. For other amenities, like Coaches Corner, patrons will have to wait a bit.
Read MorePedersen hired by Chamber as tourism & events coordinator
Angie Pedersen, who served the Greene County Chamber as the contracted coordinator of last month’s successful Bell Tower Festival, has accepted the permanent position of tourism and events coordinator for the Chamber. Chamber president Omega Sang made the announcement July 13. “We’re very excited to have Angie’s enthusiasm, energy and expertise as we move forward with building tourism as an…
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