Rain prevented field work early in the week ending April 9, but by the weekend many Iowa producers were able to get into their fields, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were 1.8 days suitable for fieldwork. Field work activities included anhydrous, fertilizer, and manure applications, and some CRP burning as part of mid-contract management. Where…
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Infertility support group forming
All couples dealing with infertility are invited to an exploratory meeting of Living Out Loud, a peer-led infertility support group. The meeting is slated for Monday, April 24, from 7 to 8 pm at the First Presbyterian Church, 502 S. Main St, Paton.
Read MoreNew deputy joins sheriff’s office
Sheriff’s deputy Christopher Frehse was introduced at the county supervisors’ meeting Monday. Frehse was born in Storm Lake and grew up in Humboldt. He is an Army veteran and holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Iowa State University. He has already begun his training with the sheriff’s office and will attend the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy next fall.
Read MoreEaster egg hunts slated for April 15
The Jefferson park and recreation department, with assistance from the Jefferson Kiwanis Club and several local businesses, will host its annual Easter egg hunt this Saturday, April 15, at the Greene County Community Center. There is no charge to participate.
Read MoreGreene Co HS students at Physics Olympics
Place seventh of 20 teams The Greene County High School Physics Olympics team competed Tuesday, April 11, in the state physics competition hosted by the University of Northern Iowa physics department in Cedar Falls. The students represented our community well and placed seventh out of 20 schools in the school team competition based on team totals for five events, teacher…
Read MoreExtension hosting couples workshop
Couples are encouraged to enrich the quality of their relationship with Greene/Guthrie County Extension’s ELEVATE workshop.
Read MoreLand owners, farmers reminded to alert NRCS about land transfers
Area farmers and landowners are reminded that when working with the local Farm Service Agency office to transfer land ownership, change operators or a corporation, LLC or partnership, they should visit the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) office, or their contract payments may be in jeopardy.
Read MoreThe Immigrant Problem: Men create immigrants and refugees
~by Dr. Martha Bireda Editor’s note: Dr. Martha Bireda, director of the Blanchard House Museum of African American Culture in Charlotte County, FL, studies and writes about African Americans, Jim Crow in America and other issues of inequality in columns for the Charlotte Sun Newspaper in Port Charlotte, FL and Wall Street International, an online magazine dedicated to culture, issues…
Read MoreDes Moines Water Works will not appeal in federal suit against drainage districts
DES MOINES, Iowa (April 11, 2017) – The Des Moines Water Works will move to resolve its Federal Clean Water case without appeal. The United States District Court for the Northern District of Iowa issued its ruling on March 17, dismissing all of Des Moines Water Works’ claims against the boards of supervisors in Sac County, Buena Vista County and…
Read MoreThe Behn report
April 7, 2017 This week had a lot of floor debate due to the second funnel concluding last week. We have been working on bills coming over from the House and discussing the budget for the next fiscal year. A few of the bills we passed include: HF 485, allowing city council members to serve a city’s volunteer fire department…
Read MoreBestselling author featured in Greene County Reads book discussions
Author to participate via Skype Greene County Reads, the annual county-wide book discussion, will be held Thursday, April 20. This year’s selection is “Fates and Traitors” by Jennifer Chiaverini. “Fates and Traitors” is a historical novel about the man who committed one of the most notorious acts in American history – the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. John Wilkes Booth,…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending April 6
In Greene County district court Melaine Ann Jondal, 41, of Webster City was granted a deferred judgment after she pleaded guilty to fraudulent practice- third degree. She was placed on informal probation for one year. She must pay a civil penalty of $625, a Law Enforcement Initiative surcharge of $125, restitution of $125 for her court appointed attorney’s fees, and…
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