Marianne Carlson of Jefferson rose to the occasion to win first place and a $75 cash award in the Superior Whole Grain Breads with Red Star Platinum Yeast competition, judged Aug. 20 at the 2015 Iowa State Fair. Entries were judged on shape, crust, texture and flavor. Lynn Jeffers of Jefferson received second place and $100 in the Gold Medal Flour Cookie…
Read MoreMonth: September 2015
Weather data, week ending Sept. 4
Mother Nature waited until September to turn up the heat to what Iowans expect in August. On Aug. 30, the high temperature was only 67 degrees. The high on Sept. 4 was 88 degrees. The rain a week ago Friday totaled 1.52 inches. Total for the week ending Sept. 4 at 6 am was 1.57 inches, according to volunteer weather…
Read MoreAugust a little cooler, much wetter than normal
August was cooler and wetter than usual in Jefferson according to the monthly compilation of weather data by volunteer weather observer John Beltz. There were no days when the temperature reached 90 degrees. High for the month was 88 degrees on Aug. 3. There were 16 days when the temperature didn’t reach 80 degrees, and four days with the high temperature…
Read MoreCommunity leaders gather to address economic self-sufficiency for female Iowans
Seventy-percent of Iowa’s female headed households are struggling economically. Forty-percent are living in poverty and an additional 30 percent do not earn enough to support their basic living expenses. This according to the SHE MATTERS: 2015 Issues and Actions report. In an effort to help Iowa’s women and girls create economic self-sufficiency, the Iowa Women’s Foundation recently completed community meetings…
Read MoreGCDC plans annual meeting for Sept. 16
Greene County Development Corporation will hold its annual meeting Wednesday, Sept. 16, at Wild Rose Casino in Jefferson. The evening begins with a social hour at 6 pm. The GCDC board will hold a brief meeting at 6:30 pm, and the dinner and program will start at about 7 pm. The program will include a drone video of the new…
Read MoreSchool election Tuesday in both county school districts
Voters in the Greene County and Paton-Churdan school districts will go to the polls Tuesday, Sept. 8, to elect members to their respective boards of education. Voters in the Greene County Community School District will also vote on a $20 million bond issue. Polls will be open from 12 to 8 pm in all precincts.
Read MoreRams top Kuemper Knights 35-21
Knights scoreless until fourth quarter The Greene County Rams have a 2-0 start to their football season following a 35-21 win over the Kuemper Knights of Carroll in Jefferson on a hot, humid Friday night. The National Weather Service was still listing a heat index of more than 100 degrees at kick-off. The Rams dominated the entire game and led…
Read MoreRams compete at WCV’s cross country invitational
The Greene County Ram cross country teams ran in hot, humid conditions at the Wildcat Invitational at West Central Valley (Redfield) at the 5 X 80 Golf Course in Menlo. Olivia Hansen medaled with a fourth place finish with a personal record of 23:47. Melanie Doran was 17th with a personal record of 27:04. Sunny Mobley was 27th with a…
Read MoreAnniversary card shower – Robert & Lynette Holz
All friends are invited to help Robert and Lynnette Holz, parents of Kristi Holz Berg, Robin Holz Moberley, and Julie Breshears, celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary by honoring them with a card shower. Their anniversary is Sept. 10, 2015. Cards may be sent to 1883 277th St, Jefferson, Iowa 50129.
Read MoreRam home opener starts with tailgate
All Ram fans are reminded that the varsity football home opener Friday, Sept. 4, will be preceded by a silent auction and tailgate barbecue served by the Greene County Education Association. Serving will be from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Proceeds will go toward student scholarships. The Rams host the Kuemper Knights of Carroll. Kick-off time is 7:30 pm.
Read MoreHi, neighbor!
~a column by Colleen O’Brien Someone who lives down my street drives a honkin’ F150 (a half-ton Ford pickup truck) with no muffler. It is big and it sounds big, like a large, angry/hungry/horny beast from Dante’s seventh circle of Hell. It is impossible to ignore his coming down the road because his unmuffled engine interrupts conversation, hurts my ears,…
Read MoreEnvironmental Leader Award to Jim Andrew
Gov. Terry E. Branstad, Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds, Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey and Iowa Department of Natural Resources director Chuck Gipp presented 95 Iowa farm families with the Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award during a ceremony at the Iowa State Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 19. Jim Andrew of Jefferson was among them. A total of 1,296 acres in…
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