Kathy Loew, director of the new non-profit Closet to Closet clothing store in Churdan, has lofty goals. She wants to fulfill her mission of helping struggling families find affordable clothing, and she wants to make Churdan a travel destination. Her secret tool in meeting those goals: Resale.
Read MoreDay: September 16, 2015
Extension tells results of 4-H State Fair judging
Greene County 4-H members earned several awards for their efforts in several project areas at the 2015 Iowa State Fair. Each year, 4-H members show their growth in goals they set for specific project areas through exhibiting at the Greene County Fair and Iowa State Fair. Exhibitors in non-animal project areas are chosen at the county level to advance to…
Read MoreTools for life: dictionaries and cookbooks
~a column by Colleen O’Brien When I read that poet Phyllis McGinley liked to read cookbooks in bed at night, I thought her odd. I’m not a cook who loves her work, so I figured it wasn’t a habit I’d get in to. Cookbooks were a necessary reference for me now and then (what does it mean when it says…
Read MoreJefferson Matters hosting fall selfie challenge
Jefferson Matters: Main Street invites area residents and visitors to “Fall into Jefferson and ‘leaf’ happy” with a selfie challenge in celebration of fall. To participate, visit any business in the Jefferson Main Street district that displays a large fall leaf starting Sept. 20. Take a “selfie” in the store.
Read MoreDeal’s Orchard expanding Apple Barn to host more visitors
Deal’s Orchard is continuing to grow its presence as a local destination with the addition of a large porch overlooking Apple Acres family fun zone and a spectator kitchen in the Apple Barn. The 1,200-square-foot porch on the west side of the Apple Barn has seating for 50 to 60 people and handicap-accessible restrooms. The porch can be reserved for special events, with catered…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – John Thompson
To the editor, I attended the Greene County Elks’ annual “Heroes Dinner” on Sept. 11. It was a good event. It also got me thinking about things that for the last few years I have tried not to think about. The room was full of men and women who served their country from World War II to today.
Read MoreSpaghetti supper to benefit Churdan library
The staff and board of the Churdan public library will host a spaghetti supper Thursday, Sept. 24, at the Paton-Churdan school cafeteria. Serving will be from 5 to 7 pm, prior to a volleyball game against Eagle Grove. The menu features spaghetti, garlic toast, salad and bars. A free will donation will benefit the library building expansion fund. All are…
Read MoreTop 4-H horses compete at Iowa State Fair
4-H members from across the state competed in the 4-H Horse and Pony competition judged August 13 at the 2015 Iowa State Fair. Bailey Godwin of Grand Junction showed the champion halter pony.
Read MoreFFA off to a good start for 2015-16
The Greene County FFA program is under the direction of new ag teacher Mrs Katie Akers. Mrs Akers is a native of Panora and a recent graduate of Iowa State University. Recently a dozen students in the natural resources class helped fillet tilapia fish raised by the aquaculture students last school year. The fish fillets will be served in the…
Read MorePunt, Pass and Kick next Monday for ages 6-15
The Jefferson park and recreation department will host a local NFL Punt, Pass and Kick competition next Monday, Sept. 21, at Kelso park. Check in will begin at 6:30 pm with the competition starting at 6:45. Rain date is Sept. 28.
Read MoreCommentary on agriculture – Patti Edwardson
As I took an early morning walk around the farm, a skunk, with his distinctive black and white fur, scurried across the gravel road. Back at the farmstead, a woodchuck sunning himself outside the old corn crib raised his head as I went by. The monarchs fluttered into the air when my presence disturbed them. Hundreds of the butterflies have…
Read MoreJPD tells results of special enforcement
Jefferson police officers conducted a special Traffic Enforcement Project (sTEP) from Aug. 25 through Sept. 7. JPD captain Mark Clouse reports that officers investigated four accidents that time, arrested three drivers for operating while intoxicated, made one narcotics arrest, served two arrest warrants and did one canine search.
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