Editor’s note – The Greene County farmers market is in full swing. Last week, the Water Rocks!’ Conservation Station was at the market with information about soil and water conservation and more. Supper will return to the market this week with members of Central Christian Church serving beefburgers and hotdogs. Patti Edwardson provides the following tips to get the most…
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Lifetime Achievement Award to Pat Young
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal Franklin Township resident Patricia Young was recently honored to receive a national award. NASTAD* honored Iowa HIV and Hepatitis Prevention Program manager Patricia Young with the 2016 NASTAD Lifetime Achievement Award for her passion, leadership, and dedication in working to improve the lives of people living with HIV and hepatitis and for her tireless service…
Read MoreTake Dad fishing for Father’s Day
~from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources As we honor Dad this weekend, give him something he will always treasure – quality time together. Take Dad fishing and create memories that you can relive every time you’re together.
Read MoreDeadline approaching for State Fair entries
DES MOINES – July 1 is the deadline to enter the Iowa State Fair parade and many of the Fair’s competitive events. The Iowa State Fair invites all community and youth groups, special interest clubs and businesses to join the fun and see how “Nothing Compares to My State Fair” by entering the State Fair parade, Iowa’s largest parade and…
Read MoreWeather data, week ending June 17
The 2016 Bell Tower Festival was a hot one. According to the thermometer at Home State Bank, the temperature hit 100 degrees. KCCI’s SchoolNet 8, which uses data collected at Greene County High School, recorded a high temperature of 97 last Saturday. The high temperature was in the 90s every day of the week. The temperature dropped below 70 degrees…
Read More‘Pedal Jefferson’ topic of Monday night convo
Helping Jefferson welcome more visitors riding bicycles is the topic of a free Business After Hours event, “Pedal Jefferson,” Monday, June 20, at the Jefferson Elks lodge. Refreshments and cash bar will open at 5:15 pm.
Read MoreRams compete in Special Olympics
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal On May 20, the Greene County Rams competed in the State Special Olympics track and field competition held in Ames. The weather was perfect for the 2,600 athletes, 1,200 coaches and 2,000 volunteers who came to support the events.
Read MoreRippey man killed in ATV crash in Rippey
A Rippey man was killed Wednesday afternoon driving an ATV on a Rippey city street. The accident occurred at 2:55 pm. According to the Iowa State Patrol, Keith Lavern Devilbiss, 78, of Rippey was westbound on Howard St driving a 2007 Honda 300 ATV.
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Fire departments haul water to aid Fair Creek hog farm ~courtesy of the Bayard News Gazette Volunteers from the Bagley, Bayard, Scranton and Jefferson fire departments responded to a call for water at the Fair Creek Hog Farm located in Willow Township northeast of Bayard Friday afternoon June 10.
Read More3-2 week for Greene County baseball team
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Greene County baseball team picked up two wins last week, topping Perry and humiliating Carroll. They suffered losses to North Polk, #10 Saydel and Roland-Story. As of June 10, Saydel sat atop the Heart of Iowa Conference with a 6-0 record. Gilbert was 4-1; Roland-Story 4-2; Collins-Maxwell-Baxter 4-3; PCM 4-4; North Polk 2-2; South…
Read MoreSoftball Rams lose four games before R-S win
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Greene County softball team followed up a five-game winning streak last week with a four-game skid. The Rams’ lone victory was over Roland-Story. They lost to North Polk, Perry, Saydel and defending state champ Solon. The Rams fell to 7-6 overall and 4-4 in Heart of Iowa Conference action as of June 10.
Read MoreSchilling, Petersen to State Fair in Bill Riley Talent Search
Ava Schilling, 10, and David Petersen, 18, were winners in the local Bill Riley Talent Search competition held during FIFTY Fest last Saturday. They are now eligible to compete at the State Fair in August.
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