Rippey first to host info meetings on proposed regional academy, bond referendum Rippey will serve as the host site for four informational meetings on Tuesday, Jan. 2. Dr. Steve Karber, who is a board member of the Greene County school board, will come to the Methodist Church coffee group at 10 am. He will show a video that informs persons…
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Godzillas place first in robot performance
Competitive Lego building has come to Greene County. The Greene County Godzillas team earned first place for robot performance at the first Lego League regional competition Dec. 9 at the Science Center of Iowa in Des Moines.
Read MoreGCNO looks back at 2017, forward to 2018
The year 2017 will be remembered in Greene County and Jefferson as a year that brought lasting, highly visible changes. The top of the Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower was changed with the hanging of 15 bells that had been in a display case in the courthouse and 18-newly cast bells, along with the addition of strikers to nine bells that…
Read MoreRing Out for Art entries invited
The 2018 Ring Out for Art sculpture contest is underway with applications available to artists, amateur or professional. The contest is organized by Jefferson Matters: Main Street’s Tower View Team with prize money provided by Home State Bank.
Read MoreRegister soon for JPRD programs
Registration deadlines are Wednesday for two basketball programs hosted by the Jefferson park and recreation department. The second session of mini basketball begins Saturday, Jan. 6. It is open to boys and girls in grades 1-2 who attended the first session. Children should attend at the same time they did during the fall, either 8:30 or 9:30 am.
Read MoreIDALS recaps year in Iowa agriculture
DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship on Dec. 26 highlighted some of the top ag issues in Iowa in 2017. “While the challenging economic conditions on the farm continued in 2017, I was extremely encouraged to continue to see farmers experimenting and investing in water quality efforts on their farm. We continue to see Iowans…
Read MoreFirst Day Hikes canceled due to frigid weather forecast
DES MOINES – With temperatures predicted to dip well below zero, the Iowa DNR has decided to cancel First Day Hikes at 27 state parks scheduled for New Year’s Day. “While it’s a great disappointment to us to cancel this event, the safety of park visitors comes first,” said Todd Coffelt, state parks bureau chief. “We know that frost bite…
Read MoreTotal valuation up slightly in county
The total taxable valuation in Greene County for fiscal year 2019 increased 1.29 percent, with a decrease in the valuation of farmland in most townships nearly offsetting a healthier increase in urban valuations.
Read MoreInfo/input sessions slated for proposed regional academy
All residents of the Greene County school district are encouraged to learn about the proposed regional career academy and new high school, and to offer input before further design work is done. Meetings are scheduled around the county as follows: • Tuesday, Jan. 2 – 10 am at the Rippey United Methodist Church and 1, 5 and 7 pm at…
Read MoreKenny Russell, 1945 – 2017
A Service of Remembrance was held Thursday, Dec. 28, at Central Christian Church in Jefferson for Kenneth Roy Russell, 72, of Jefferson. The Rev Sheldon Henderson, pastor of the church, and Pastor Bruce Webster of Church of Christ offered words of comfort. Soloist was Larry Dowd, accompanied by Rita Rasmussen. Casket bearers were Rob Russell, Gary Russell, John Russell, Dale…
Read MoreHuman trafficking topic of Community Conversation
Human trafficking is the topic of a Community Conversation Thursday, Jan. 4. Ruth I. E. Buckels, statewide coordinator for Youth and Shelter Services in Ames, will present and lead discussion. She will share Iowa trafficking stories to create awareness and increase safety. She advocates for all Iowa teens to learn about human trafficking and how it is thriving in Iowa.
Read MoreCover crops topic of Jan. 12 Ag Coffee & Conversation
Cover crops can play an important role in reducing erosion, nutrient cycling, and building soil health. Many farmers are looking for research-based information on introducing this practice on the farm, and Greene County Extension can help.
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