Despite six days suitable for fieldwork statewide during the week ending Nov. 6, corn for grain and soybean harvest progress remains behind both the previous year and the five-year average, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. A wide variety of activities were performed during the week, including chopping and baling corn stalks, tillage, tiling, and manure and fertilizer…
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‘Back The Blue’ light bulbs at Farm Bureau office
To show support for local law enforcement, the Greene County Farm Bureau and Farm Bureau Financial Services have begun a “Back The Blue” campaign. Farm Bureau is providing free blue light bulbs to Greene County residents and is encouraging homeowners to switch out their traditional porch/front door lights for the blue bulbs.
Read MoreTension over, we now find ourselves in a reality show
~a column by Colleen O’Brien What a relief. Trump won and so we didn’t have to have rioting at the polls. An Iowa woman who was ready to start a revolution if Hillary won was rightly worried, however. “I’m ready for a revolution because we can’t have her in,” said Rhonda from Newton on Election Day. “What are we going…
Read MoreNew session of ‘A Matter of Balance’ starts Nov. 21
The very successful A Matter of Balance program, coordinated and taught by Greene County Medical Center’s public health nurses Laine Custer and Jill Juergensen, has a new class starting Monday, Nov. 21. The class meets for two hours every Monday and Thursday through Dec. 19 (with no class on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24). Classes will be held at the Greene…
Read MoreReminder: 4-H enrollments due Nov. 15
All current 4-H members are reminded to finish the online re-enrollment process for the 2016-17 4-H year. The deadline for re-enrolling is by the close of business (4:30 pm) on Tuesday, Nov. 15. There will be a late fee of $25 if the online process and the enrollment fees are not turned in on time. If families are having difficulties…
Read More$1,000 ICAP grant to Scranton for playground upgrade
The city of Scranton was selected for a $1,000 grant from the Iowa Communities Assurance Pool (ICAP), the city’s property and casualty coverage provider. The ICAP grant, a special initiative in celebration of the Pool’s 30th anniversary, provides up to $1,000 per member for the purchase of select loss control and/or risk management items. Those items may include approved playground…
Read MoreGen. Society plans info meeting on cemetery software
When members of the Greene County Genealogical Society met last month with Jefferson city staff and council members regarding the city’s purchase of Grave Discover® software conversation turned to ways to get the cemetery administration software in the hands of those who manage township cemeteries.
Read MoreProm Closet offers dresses and more at no cost to girls
~by The Scranton Journal Every girl dreams of that special Prom Night — when she is beautiful and radiant in a dress that makes her look and feel like Cinderella. Unfortunately, sometimes the cost of the dresses and accessories is more than some families can afford. Help is available at The Prom Closet. Dona Tuel with assistance from Pastor Teri…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Nov. 7, 2016 Rippey public library: Librarian Shawneene Kenan; phone: 515.436.7714; website: www.rippey.lib.ia.us; E-mail: rippeyli@windstream.net. HOURS: Monday 1-6 pm; Tuesday 2-6 pm; Wednesday 3-6 pm; Thursday 2-7 pm; Friday 3-6 pm. Copies of the book Five Years in Heaven by John Schlimm are still available for patrons who are interested…
Read MoreLetter the editor – Peter Bardole
To the editor, I would like to respond to Sid Jones’s letter to the editor regarding his concern about my ability to represent all of Greene County.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Nov. 3
In Greene County district court Kathryn Lynn Welch, 52, of Grand Junction was granted a deferred judgment Oct. 28 after she changed her plea to guilty to a charge of possession of marijuana- second offense. She was placed on informal probation for one year and she must undergo a substance abuse evaluation and complete any recommended treatment at her own…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Nov. 3
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Nov. 2 against Mitchell Lane Mothei of Jefferson on a charge of fraudulent practice- fifth degree. He was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge. He must also pay $125 restitution. Court costs were $60.
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