Voters will have the opportunity to elect five members of the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Greene County council at the Nov. 8 general election.
Read MoreMonth: October 2016
Damp weather slows harvest, now several days behind normal
Fieldwork was slowed by damp, foggy conditions but farmers were able to make some harvest progress during the 5.2 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending Oct. 16, according the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Many farmers reported waiting for crops to dry down in the field before harvesting and concentrating on corn rather than soybeans. Other activities for…
Read MoreRam volleyball team wins first post season round
The Greene County volleyball team had its frustrations in the regular season but won the first match in post season play. The Rams topped the Atlantic Trojans in Atlantic in Region 2 opening play by scores of 25-13, 25-15, 25-11 on Tuesday.
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Oct. 17, 2016 The city of Rippey has set Friday, Oct. 28, from 5 to 7 as Beggars’ Night. The date was set not to interfere with the Cartober Fest on Oct. 29.
Read MoreRams end regular v’ball season with four set loss to Perry
Greene County will have to settle for a split in fall sports over rival Perry. The football team scored a convincing win over the Blue Jays in Jefferson Friday, but the volleyball team lost in four sets to the Jayettes in Jefferson Monday.
Read MoreRams go 1-2 at Winterset v’ball tourney
The Greene County Rams started their day Saturday at the Husky Tournament in Winterset. They topped Chariton, their first opponent 21-10, 21-14, but lost to Treynor 18-21, 9-21, and they lost to Norwalk 21-18, 12-21, 7-15.
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Oct. 13
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Oct. 12 against Jacob Arthur Ore of Fort Dodge on a charge of trespass. Ore was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge. Court costs were $60.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Oct. 13
Persons pleaded not guilty at arraignment during the week ending Oct. 13 as follows: Christopher Hollis Christian, 36, of Grand Junction, driving while license barred; Karah Jean Brown, 19, of Jefferson, harassment- first degree and burglary- second degree; Ryan James Brown, 44, of Jefferson, criminal mischief- fourth degree; Jessica Jane Marie Martin, 31, of Lake City, driving while license revoked;…
Read MoreCounty supervisor campaign forum slated Oct. 17
The six candidates seeking the three county supervisor seats up for election in November will take part in a candidates’ forum on Monday, Oct 17, in the Greene Room at Wild Rose Casino and Resort in Jefferson.
Read MoreBusy week for FFA
The Greene County FFA has had a busy schedule this past week. The chapter participated in a trapshoot contest in Denison, Deal’s Fall Festival with a petting zoo, a Livestock judging contest at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, and the Greenhand Fire-up in Atlantic.
Read MoreJPRD tells plans for zombie run, Halloween party
Youngsters ready for the zombie apocalypse are invited to the Jefferson park and recreation department’s zombie run Tuesday, Oct. 25, at Daubendiek Park. Pre-registration is at 5 pm with the zombie run at 5:30. Pre-registration can also be done at the Greene County Community Center. Students in grades 4-8 are welcome.
Read MoreVeterans fundraiser next Saturday
The Greene County veterans groups will host a fundraising supper Saturday, Oct. 22, from 4:30 to 6:30 pm at the VFW hall on the east side of the courthouse square in Jefferson.
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