When Ray Dillard retired in 1989 after teaching seventh grade spelling, penmanship and literature in Jefferson for 38 years, he left two generations of students with stories about his high expectations and his white shirts only personal dress code. When he passed away in December 2015, he left funding for generations to come to enjoy what he enjoyed most –…
Read MoreDay: August 27, 2017
Churdan library receives $2,500 from Monsanto Fund
Greene County farmer Mark Tilley won the opportunity to direct a $2,500 donation from the America’s Farmers Grow Communities program, sponsored by Monsanto, to the Churdan public library. The library continues to raise funds to enlarge the current facility. The 1,000 square-foot addition will allow the library to update several areas as well as to provide additional programming and space…
Read MoreField day in rural Jefferson will explore farm potholes, prairie strips in row crops
Jerry Peckumn hosting Aug. 31 event Many Iowa farm fields have low-lying areas, or potholes, that pool water during wet periods. These spots often yield poorly, and are prone to nutrient loss and leaching. Jerry Peckumn farms in the Raccoon River watershed, and while he continues to farm the potholes on his land, he is starting to explore other ways…
Read MoreNew Way, McLaughlin employees donate to schools
Malissa Gibson recently delivered school items and cash for Greene County students in grades K-12 donated by employees of New Way and the McLaughlin Family Companies.
Read MoreEarly Learning Center serving farmers market supper
The Greene County Early Learning Center will serve a meal consisting of beef burgers, chips, cookies/bars, and water at the farmers market Tuesday, Aug. 29. All proceeds will go toward the child care study that is being completed by First Children’s Finance. The study includes a child care market analysis of the county and a business model for the Early…
Read MoreAnnual Jamaica Lions tractor ride Sept. 8
The Jamaica Lions Club will host its annual tractor ride Friday, Sept. 8. Registration begins at 7 am with a driver meeting at 7:45. The ride will depart at 8 from behind the schoolhouse. The ride will average 12 mph and a SMV sign is mandatory. Good brakes are needed, too. Drivers and riders should bring their own lunch. All…
Read MoreMore from the Iowa State Fair
The lists of awards won by Marianne Carlson of Jefferson at the 2017 Iowa State Fair is getting longer. Carlson won first place and $75 cash in the Whole Grain Breads with Red Star Platinum yeast competition judged Aug. 17. Entries were judged on shape, crust, texture and flavor.
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