Linda Huff of Jefferson and the Greene County 4-H Foundation were winners when quilters and quilt lovers teamed up at the Greene County Fair. Huff won the Christmas-themed quilt and a pair of throw pillows constructed of quilt blocks entered in the 2015 People’s Choice quilt block contest. Suzanne Sievers of the Stitch donated the material and labor to complete the…
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Fair rodeo rescheduled to Aug. 6
The Grand River Rodeo scheduled for last Sunday as part of the Greene County Fair has been rescheduled for Saturday, Aug. 6, at 7 pm. The rodeo will be held in the grandstand at the fairgrounds as previously planned.
Read MoreChamber members add $3050 to fair premium auction
(Edited July 22 with additional information) Greene County Chamber of Commerce members supported Greene County 4-H members with $3,050 in premiums at the Greene County Fair premium auction Monday morning. The Chamber invited members and the community to provide funds for the auction as a way to encourage and commend the endeavors of local youngsters. As in previous years, Mike…
Read MoreCity taking applications for hotel/motel tax funded projects
Applications for grants from the city of Jefferson’s hotel/motel tax fund are now available at city hall or at www.cityofjeffersoniowa.org. Approximately $26,000 is available for projects/events that promote and encourage tourism and convention business in the city of Jefferson. The fund is derived from a tax imposed on the renting of lodging within the city.
Read MoreRam volleyball players/parents meeting July 26
The 2016 player/parent meeting for the Greene County High School volleyball season will be held Tuesday, July 26 at the high school. All 2016 players and their parents should plan to attend.
Read MoreFarmland leasing workshop is next week
Area farmers and landowners are reminded that Greene County Extension’s annual farmland leasing workshop is scheduled for Thursday, July 28, at 1 pm at the Extension office meeting room in Jefferson.
Read MoreCity removing dead, diseased trees
No ash trees slated for removal this summer The Jefferson street crew is making headway on taking down diseased trees but they haven’t yet addressed concerns about a possible infestation of emerald ash borers. According to public works superintendent Dave Morlan, the crew is about halfway through a list of 38 trees for removal, and an outside fire has taken…
Read MoreFarmers get needed rain, but some damaging weather, too
Timely rains this week were beneficial to crops. Statewide there were 4.5 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending July 17, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. However, there were isolated reports of damage to crops and buildings caused by high winds and hail. Activities for the week included cutting hay and applying fungicide to corn.
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Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net July 18, 2016 Washington Winners 4-H Club 1946-2016, by Jean Borgeson From the 1970 Rippey History Book, it states, “On September 20, 1945 all boys and interested in forming a Boys 4-H Club in Washington Township met at the Rippey School house. Although there were only seven eligible boys and their…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending July 15
In Greene County district court Deann Marie Goff, 34, of Jefferson was sentenced to two years in prison after she pleaded guilty to forgery (aggravated misdemeanor), amended from forgery (class D felony). The prison term was suspended and she was placed on probation for two years. She was fined $625 with a $218.75 surcharge; both were suspended. Goff must pay…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending July 15
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered July 6 against James Leon Cunningham of Jefferson on a charge of interference with official acts. He was fined $65 with a $22.75 state surcharge and a $5 county surcharge. Court costs were $60. A charge of disorderly conduct was dismissed.
Read MoreKara Betts crowned 2016 Fair Queen
Kara Betts (right) was crowned Greene County Fair queen Friday evening. She spent Saturday awarding ribbons and the cattle show at the fair, and will represent Greene County in the Iowa State Fair Queen contest next month. As a State Fair Queen contestant, she is eligible to win not only prestige, but college scholarships, gift certificates, and more. She will…
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