The Town and Country Band will play on the courthouse square Tuesday, Aug. 30, in conjunction with the Greene County farmers market. The farmers market starts at 4 pm, so there will be plenty of time to pick up fresh produce, meat and baked goods from local vendors, and to enjoy that week’s market supper, which will be served by Spare Time…
Read MoreMonth: August 2016
New student/family orientations planned at schools
New students at Greene County Intermediate School and their parents are reminded that new student and family orientation is slated for Tuesday, Aug. 16, at 5:30 pm. Students and parents will be able to tour the building, see classrooms, and learn what to expect the first day of school, Aug. 24. A similar orientation is planned for new students and…
Read MoreIowa receives twice the normal rainfall last week
Above normal precipitation across much of Iowa limited fieldwork to 4.3 days suitable for the week ending August 14, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Activities for the week included cutting hay and fungicide and insecticide applications. Spraying activities were wrapping up in some areas.
Read MoreYard of the Month honors to Kinseys
The Jefferson Garden Club has awarded August Yard of the Month honors to Craig and Polly Kinsey who live at 804 W. Lincoln Way. A rock garden in the front yard shows off a river birch tree surrounded by a dwarf Korean lilac and daisy plants. Rocks of all sizes surround the border of their house. Polly collects rocks and…
Read MoreDoomed to wrinkles
~a column by Colleen O’Brien I ran across an old column of mine from August 17, 1984. Thirty-two years ago, I was 41. The column headline questioned “Doomed to wrinkles?” I had to read it because I thought I might have been prescient or capable of foreshadowing. Or perhaps I was a seer.
Read MoreCranes fish at Dunbar Slough near Scranton
Greene County is fortunate to have a large wildlife area where birds and animals reside. Dunbar Slough is home to many species of creatures. On Friday morning, Aug. 12, these cranes were fishing as water from the thunderstorms the night before poured over the dam located on County Road E-53. ~courtesy of The Scranton Journal
Read MoreEducational series set on Veterinary Feed Directive
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Iowa Farm Bureau, and the Iowa Veterinary Medical Association are partnering to offer an educational series about the Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD)*,which goes into effect next Jan. 1. Iowa State Extension beef program specialist Chris Clark said Iowa veterinarians, livestock producers, and feed industry personnel are invited to participate.
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Mark Vander Linden
Geothermal energy supports Greene classrooms To the editor, The amount of money in a school district’s general fund is set by the state each year, and it can only be used to support costs associated with utilities, curriculum, and staffing. Bonds like the one that will be decided during the Sept. 13 vote cannot be used for general fund expenses.
Read MoreMore State Fair wins told for Carlson
Marianne Carlson of Jefferson continues to claim ribbons and prizes in State Fair foods competitions. In the Chocolate Storybook Candies competition judged Aug. 12 she snagged reserve sweepstakes honors. She placed first in basic fudge (no marshmallow crème) and first in fudge with nuts. She also placed first in Chocolate Works- toffee.
Read MoreLila Brelsford, 1932 – 2016
A Service of Remembrance was held for Lila Brelsford, 84, of Jefferson Thursday, Aug. 18, at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson. Words of comfort were offered by the Rev Paul Burrow, pastor of the Rippey United Methodist Church. Honorary bearers will be Jeff Odem, Justin Ives, Emily Vetter, Andrew Odem, Capitola Tucker, Nicole Strean, Ardis Kiner, Marilyn Rowles, Dorothy Rueter,…
Read MoreCampus notes
Elizabeth Jacobs of Jefferson was named to the spring 2016 dean’s list at Evangel University in Springfield, MO. Jacobs was a senior majoring in social work. At Evangel University, students on the dean’s list have achieved a grade point average of 3.6 or higher. Jacobs is the daughter of Allen and Peggy Jacobs of Jefferson.
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Aug. 15, 2016 The Friends of Rippey hosted the Churdan Town and Country Band in a fundraiser for the Greene County Freedom Rock on Saturday evening Aug. 13. There was a cool breeze, and the threat of rain vanished as the band played familiar tunes.
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