An small but appreciative group gathered Sunday at the Historical Museum to hear poetry written and read by local poets. The event was the fourth “Poetry Out Loud” hosted by the Greene County Historical Society and featuring poets of The First United Coven of Greene County.
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Planters added to courthouse square
The newest addition to the décor around the courthouse square is planters on nine of the pedestals. The iron planters were fabricated by Olson Ironworks. Prior to their installation, the tops of the pedestals were painted with a sealant to prevent any staining. The floral design was done by volunteers Jean Walker and Karen Lawton, with the planters created by…
Read MoreIowa pheasant population similar to 2015
Quail highest in 27 years State officials covered more than 6,000 miles of county roads counting upland game during the first two weeks of August and after all the species were counted, data compiled and numbers crunched, what can Iowa pheasant hunters expect to find this fall? A repeat of last year.
Read MoreRams fall 34-0 to Kuemper in opening football game
Editor’s note: Statistics are expanded from the recap posted Friday following the game. ~by The Scranton Journal The 2016 football season got underway Friday for most teams in the area. Greene County traveled to Carroll for a non-district matchup with Kuemper Catholic. Kuemper had a potent offense, scoring two touchdowns in the first half, two field goals and a TD…
Read MoreA brief comparison
~a column by Colleen O’Brien I just finished a book called The Life and Words of John F. Kennedy, published by Scholastic in 1964, a year after JFK’s assassination. It holds dozens of quotes that reflect a person of hope and inspiration; the man knew how to use our native tongue. I also just finished a review of a book…
Read MoreLast day to file papers for nonpartisan positions, Jeff council
Today (Wednesday, Aug. 31) is the final date to file nomination papers for nonpartisan positions. The necessary paperwork must be filed in the Greene County auditor’s office by 5 pm to be placed on the Nov. 8 ballot.
Read MoreExtension offers tips on storing garden produce
~by Richard Jauron and Greg Wallace, Iowa State University Extension & Outreach AMES – Fall is an excellent time to reap the benefits of home gardens. Produce harvested from personal plots can make for a bountiful feast. But storing and keeping produce including potatoes, onions and carrots fresh can become an issue. ISU Extension and Outreach horticulturists can help answer…
Read MoreGreene County school board slates special meeting
The Greene County Schools board of education will hold a special meeting Wednesday, Aug. 31, to consider providing transportation for students swimming with the Boone High School swim team as part of a shared sports agreement. The meeting will begin at 6 pm and be held at the school administration building.
Read MoreSupervisors consider Grand Junction drainage issues
The Greene County supervisors, as trustees of Drainage District 2, spent close to two hours Monday listening to public comments and discussing drainage issues in Grand Junction and the area to the northeast. In the end, they made the decisions that were rather obvious and postponed a decision on a more difficult question.
Read MoreAnnual ag barbecue and auction planned Sept. 6
The third annual ag barbecue and auction hosted by the Greene County Fair Association will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 6. The event raises funds to help erect and maintain new livestock buildings on the Greene County Fairgrounds. The event in Clover Hall on the Fairgrounds in Jefferson begins with a social at 5 pm. Dinner will be served at…
Read MoreDirector of Iowa LEA to speak at Heroes Dinner
Jefferson Elks Lodge #2306 has set Sunday, Sept. 11, for its fifth annual Greene County Heroes Dinner. The evening will honor all Greene County veterans, guard and reserve personnel, firefighters, law enforcement personnel, EMTs and paramedics. This year’s program will feature Judy Bradshaw, director of the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy. Having served 34 years with the Des Moines police Ddepartment,…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – David John
It’s all about the community To the editor, Many people have given many good reasons for voting yes on the upcoming school bond issue. I don’t need to go over those reasons again, although I agree with all of them. For me, it’s not just about the school bond. The issue is bigger than the local school. It’s about our…
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