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Read MoreMonth: August 2016
Champion swine told
The 2016 Greene County Fair 4-H and FFA swine show was held on Thursday, July 14. Judge was Ben Schmaling of Ogden. The show was coordinated by swine superintendent James Holz. Results of the 2016 Greene County Fair 4-H and FFA swine show were as follows:
Read MoreChampions at Greene County Fair sheep show told
The 2016 Greene County Fair 4-H and FFA sheep show was held on Friday, July 15. Judge was Rich Rourke of Iowa City. The show was organized by sheep superintendents Steve Karber and David Wolf. Results of the 2016 Greene County Fair 4-H and FFA sheep show were as follows:
Read MoreDiscussion of CAFOs continues
Public hearing on Iowa Select CAFO slated for next Monday The ongoing discussion about the proliferation of hog confinements in the county has two variations, depending on who’s feeding the hogs. County residents are rather tolerant when it’s local producers looking to improve their bottom line or create opportunities for their children to work in agriculture. When the profit will…
Read MoreTree Tracings
~by Valerie Ogren for the Greene County Genealogical Society Meeting notice – The Greene County Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, Aug. 6, at 10 am in the basement meeting room of the Jefferson public library. Sharlene Handley will have the program. She is one of several in our group who have delved into the DNA research program. Guests are always welcome. The meeting…
Read MoreResults told from two days of horse shows
The 2016 Greene County Fair 4-H and FFA horse and pony show was held on Thursday, July 14. Judge was Judi Nelson of Cedar Falls. The 4-H and FFA horse fun show held on Saturday, July 16. The shows were organized by horse superintendents Christen Davis and Ashley Kuhl. Results of the 2016 Greene County Fair 4-H and FFA horse…
Read MoreQuilt show slated in Jefferson Aug. 5-7
After a seven year absence a quilt show is returning to Greene County, and it’s returning in a big way. The Greene County Quilt Show, a successor of the popular Heart of the Lincoln Highway Quilt Show, is slated for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 5-7, at the Greene County Fairgrounds. It will include more than 300 quilts of all…
Read MoreGoat, rabbit fair champions told
The 2016 Greene County Fair 4-H and FFA goat show was held on Friday, July 15. Four exhibitors competed in the event, which was judged by Matthew Konen of Maxwell. The show was organized by goat superintendent Elizabeth Gunn. Results of the 2016 Greene County Fair 4-H and FFA Goat Show were as follows:
Read MoreWomen’s Health Care now offering services at medical center
Takes place of Advanced Women’s Care clinic A new chapter began Aug. 1 at Greene County Medical Center. The medical center’s Women’s Health Clinic is now offering women’s health services with ARNP Valerie Martin as provider. The Women’s Health Clinic transitions the medical center away from the now defunct Advanced Women’s Care clinic that offered OB/GYN services – which, also…
Read MoreFashion Fun and Communication at the Fair results told
The 2016 Greene County Fair 4-H clothing event was held Tuesday, July 11. Fourteen exhibitors competed in the event, which was judged by Barb Sexton of Rockwell City. The show was organized by clothing superintendents Jane Finch and Julie Larson. Youth participants also showcased their projects in the 4-H Fashion Show held Friday, July 15.
Read MoreBuilding design guidelines subject of Business After Hours
Jefferson Matters: Main Street’s design committee will host a Business After Hours event Monday, Aug. 8, at the Elks lodge in Jefferson. This event will focus on the building design guidelines approved by the Jefferson city council in January. City administrator Mike Palmer and city building inspector Nick Sorensen will present the guidelines with information about the importance of historic…
Read MoreSports medicine contract to 21st Century Rehab
21st Century Rehab was recently awarded the Greene County School District’s sports medicine contract for the 2016-2017 school year. The contract includes athletic coverage with a certified athletic trainer/physical therapist in attendance at home and away varsity football games and home JV football games.
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