DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey last week reminded eligible farm owners that the deadline to apply for the 2015 Century and Heritage Farm Program is June 1. The program recognizes families that have owned their farm for 100 years in the case of Century Farms and 150 years for Heritage Farms. Farm families with a Century…
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Weather data week ending May 15
Jefferson received 1.7 inches of rain during the week that ended Friday morning, with rain falling four days during the week. Temperatures ranged from a low of 40 degrees to a high of 73 degrees. Weather data provided by volunteer weather observer John Beltz follows:
Read MoreRams to send 18 events to coed State Track & Field meet
The Greene County Ram track and field teams will have 18 events at the coed State Track and Field Meet next week at Drake Stadium in Des Moines. The girls team qualified 11 events and the boys team qualified seven at a Class 3A qualifying meet at Atlantic May 14. The first and second place finishers automatically get state meet…
Read MoreMedical Center to update electrical systems Saturday
Limited power while process is completed There will be limited power at Greene County Medical Center Saturday will the electrical systems between the current facility and the new expansion are hooked together. The process will result in limited power for approximately 7-8 hours on Saturday, between 7 am and 2 pm. Residents, patients and their visitors may notice power shortages throughout…
Read MorePaton-Churdan honors graduating seniors
Paton-Churdan graduating seniors were honored at a catered banquet Friday, May 8, at the Paton Community Room. More than 100 persons, including seniors, their parents and family, Paton-Churdan staff and scholarship presenters attended.
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Rippey News, May 10, 2015 (submitted by Nancy Hanaman) Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Memorial Day observances: The Kinkead-Martin Legion Post #583 of Rippey will conduct the ceremony at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery Sunday, May 24, at 12 pm. On Memorial Day, they will conduct the ceremony at the Fairview Cemetery, after the 9 am…
Read MoreELC invites all to ‘Tromp the Trail’ at Spring Lake
Greene County Early Learning Center board members invite area residents to “get dirty for a good cause” Sunday, May 24. A “Tromp the Trail” 3K run/walk at Spring Lake Park will cover grass, dirt trails and roads within the park. At least 10 optional obstacles will add an extra element to the family-oriented event.
Read MoreVocal jazz pro works with Greene County students
Greene County High School vocal music students had an opportunity to learn about singing jazz, and particularly improvisation, from one of the leading jazz arrangers in the country. Jeremy Fox spent Monday afternoon at the school working first with the entire choir, and then with the Jazzatonics and students thinking of auditioning for the group next year. Pictured with Fox…
Read MoreEighth graders plant 40 trees, but no maples, on Maple St
Greene County eighth grade science classes left their mark on N. Maple St Tuesday, helping the Jefferson tree committee plant 40 trees that were purchased by the committee through Alliant Energy’s Branching Out program.
Read MoreTime to register for Scranton Fishing Day
It’s time to register youngsters to take part in the Scranton Youth Fishing Day. The event will be held Saturday, June 6, from 11 am to 2 pm at the Lost Lagoon, located on the south side of Scranton. Youngsters ages 3 – 17 are invited to participate. Parents or an adult must attend with the child. Volunteers will be…
Read MoreEighth graders are experts on museum exhibits
Eighth graders taught third graders history Monday afternoon at the Greene County Historical Museum. The museum buzzed as young students interacted and asked questions of the older students. Arthur Bardole is pictured telling students about drug stores and soda fountains. Teacher Dave Bohnet has for the past three years involved his students in the activities of the Historical Society. Projects…
Read MorePaton-Churdan offering free summer lunch
Paton Churdan school officials provided the following notice in compliance with the district’s participation in the USDA’s free summer lunch program. “The Paton-Churdan Community School District is participating again this summer in the Summer Food Service Program.
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