The Greene County High School jazz choir, the Jazzatonics, placed first at the North Polk Comet Sensation vocal jazz competition last Saturday, Feb. 13. Seniors Victoria Sims and Jacob Wittry both received Outstanding Soloist awards. The Jazzatonics followed that by earning straight Division I ratings at the Iowa High School Music Association jazz choir contest held in Jefferson Feb. 17.
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Weather data, week ending Feb. 19
The week that ended Feb. 19 at 6 am finished better than it started. By the end of the week the amount of snow cover had greatly diminished as temperatures were well above freezing. Volunteer weather observer John Beltz reported an inch of snow for the week and .2 inch of precipitation. Low temperature for the week was -5 degrees…
Read MoreBradshaw leaves state wrestling out in quarterfinal
Greene County Ram senior Tommy Bradshaw, the Rams’ sole wrestler at the state wrestling tournament and wrestling at 152 points, lost in the quarterfinal round Friday to sophomore Isaac Judge of South Tama County. Bradshaw lost by fall in 3:25. Judge went on to wrestle senior Matt Malcolm of Glenwood. Judge lost by fall in 4:26, advancing Malcom to the…
Read MoreBradshaw on winners side in state wrestling tourney
Greene County senior wrestler Tommy Bradshaw (41-1) will wrestle Friday in quarterfinals of the Class 2A state wrestling tournament after winning an 11-3 major decision over Wes Cummings of PCM in the first round at Wells Fargo Arena Thursday.
Read MoreCindy Herron, 1950-2016
Cynthia Ann Herron was born March 8, 1950 in Munsey, PA. She was the daughter of Jay and Dorothy (Harman) Wright. Cindy graduated from Scranton High School in 1968. On October 8, 1972, Cindy was united in marriage to Harold Herron at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA. Cindy and Harold were the parents of a daughter, Jill. The…
Read MoreJeff council makes statement on hotel/motel tax use
Council not opposed to reviewing funding levels, still willing to work with Chamber to promote tourism This statement is being provided at the request of the Jefferson city council for the purpose of providing background information on its recently adopted policy regarding its proposed use of hotel and motel tax.
Read MoreWhen was the first time someone pulled the prejudice card on you?
~a column by Colleen O’Brien Busy month, these Februarys of our lives. Groundhog Day, Black History Month/Negro History Week/Valentine’s Day/Lincoln’s (AND Darwin’s) birthday and Washington’s birthday, too. Punxsutauney Phil arises — or doesn’t — each February 2nd. Lincoln’s dead. Washington’s dead. Darwin’s dead. Saint Valentine is long dead even as he is a consternation to some and a reason to…
Read MoreStrengthening Families program offered in Jefferson
Iowa State University Extension & Outreach will offer a seven week program for families Sundays beginning March 6. “All families have strengths and all families have areas where is improvements can be made to enable them to continue to grow into a strong and healthy family,” said Dr David Brown, human sciences specialist, family life for Iowa State University Extension…
Read MoreTulips the subject of painting class at Churdan library
The Churdan public library invites all who enjoy or want to try guided painting to get ready for spring and “tip-toe through the tulips” Sunday, Feb. 21. Classes are scheduled from 2 to 4 pm and from 7 to 9 pm at the library.
Read MoreExtension slates event for new, beginning farmers
An information-packed workshop focused on helping new and beginning producers create successful agricultural enterprises comes to Greene County on Wednesday, Feb. 24. New and Beginning Farmer Night runs from 6 to 8 pm with a light meal served at 5:30 pm and will be held at the Grand Junction Community Center. Reservations are due Friday, Friday 19.
Read MoreNominations accepted for Iowa Conservation Farmer of the Year
DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey today encourages Iowans to nominate deserving farmers for the 2016 Iowa Conservation Farmer of the Year Award. The award is given out each year to one statewide winner who is making outstanding contributions towards soil conservation and water quality.
Read MoreWet construction season saves county $170K
Wet weather last summer delayed a paving project north of Paton but ultimately saved the county money on the project.
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