The Community Players of Greene County will bring the Emerald City to Greene County with a spring production of “Wizard of Oz.” Performance dates have been scheduled for March 18-20. Now is the time for everyone who has ever fantasized about being a witch – good or bad – a wizard, or maybe even a munchkin. There will be roles…
Read MoreMonth: January 2016
Ready, set, get fit!
Edited Jan. 7 – Added step interval All those who made New Year’s resolutions to work toward better health can get started with a new session of fitness classes sponsored by the Jefferson park and recreation department at the Greene County Community Center. Most classes start the week of Jan. 4.
Read MoreWeather data, week ending Jan. 1
Monthly data shows record precipitation Jefferson received 5.1 inches of snow during the week that ended Friday, Jan. 1, at 6 am. Precipitation for the week totaled .69 inches. High temperature for the week was 33 degrees, with a low temperature of 5 degrees.
Read MoreFarmland values fall for second consecutive year
Iowa Land Value Survey shows decrease of $310 per acre; still more than twice the value of 10 years ago ~by Wendong Zhang, Iowa State University Extension & Outreach economist AMES, Iowa – Average Iowa farmland value is now estimated to be $7,633 per acre — having dropped in value for the second consecutive year. Per acre value declined $310,…
Read MoreDonald R. Benson, 1929-2015
A service of remembrance was held Saturday, Jan. 2, at The Dwelling Place in Jefferson for Donald R. Benson, 86, of Jefferson. Words of comfort were offered by the Rev Rod Block, pastor of the church. Honorary casket bearers were Don’s grandsons Noah, Jon, Bob, Dan, Matthew, Andrew, Justin, Nick and Joe Benson, Ben Altes and Steven Johnson.
Read MoreNorthey: 2015 included several challenges for Iowa farmers
Iowa Ag Secretary also notes continued progress on water quality, conservation efforts DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey on Dec. 31 provided a review of the top ag issues in Iowa in 2015. “Many farmers saw the best ever yields in 2015 as it was a year of record production for both corn and soybeans in Iowa. Unfortunately…
Read MorePair of campaign visits next week
Representatives of two presidential campaigns have announced plans to be in Greene County next week. Janet Huckabee, wife of Gov Mike Huckabee (R) of Arkansas, will have a “meet and greet” Tuesday, Jan. 5, at 10 am at Greene Bean Coffee in Jefferson. Bruce Koeppl, senior advisor to Sen Bernie Sanders (D) of Vermont will be at the Jefferson public…
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