Monica McGregor named to 4-H Hall of Fame

Since 2002, each county in Iowa has had the opportunity to nominate an individual or couple who has shown outstanding service and dedication to the 4-H program to the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame. Greene County’s honoree for 2016 is the late Monica McGregor. McGregor will be represented by her family at the induction ceremony on Sunday, Aug. 21, at…

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Hunter safety course next week

~courtesy of The Scranton Journal A hunter safety training course will be offered Aug. 16, 18, and 20. The course, sponsored by the Greene County conservation board, is scheduled for 6:30 to 9 pm on Tuesday and Thursday. These will be held at the Milwaukee Road depot in Jefferson. The class on Saturday will be located at Slininger Woods from 8 am…

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Hot August Night Thursday in Jefferson

Hot August Night returns to the courthouse square and the surrounding Jefferson streets this Thursday, Aug. 11. All types of hot rods, trucks, motorcycles and tractors will be on display from 5 to 8 pm. Pre-registration is closed, but on-site registration will be available on the east side of the courthouse. There is no charge to exhibitors. A $200 cash…

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County slates bridge projects for 2017

Planning for a pair of bridge projects for next summer is nearly finished. Greene County engineer Wade Weiss told the supervisors at their Aug. 8 meeting that County Road N-65 will be closed for five months for work on the Raccoon River bridge south of 170th St. The late start date in the contract is May 1, with 90 working…

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