Iowa experienced below normal temperatures and received adequate rain throughout the western half of the state during the week ending August 27, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were 4.4 days suitable for fieldwork. Activities for the week included haying, hauling grain, chopping corn, and harvest equipment preparation.
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Ram cross country season opens at Gilbert
The Greene County cross country team opened the season at a strong meet hosted by Gilbert on Thursday, Aug. 24. The girls team placed eighth while the boys were 13th. “I was extremely proud of the way we competed and pleased with the times. For a lot of these runners, this is their first experience running a 5K, especially on…
Read MoreRobert Custer, 1940 – 2017
Funeral services for Robert Custer, 77, of Jefferson were held Friday, Sept. 1, at Central Christian Church in Jefferson. Burial will take place at a later date at Dawson Township Cemetery, Greene County, Iowa. Robert Wray Custer was born January 23, 1940, in Jefferson to Wray Joseph Custer and Nina Blanche Smith Custer. Bob died August 26, 2017, with his…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Aug. 24
In Greene County district court information is available that a judgment was entered Aug. 11 against Richard J. Sabus, 54 of Churdan after he entered an Alford plea* to a charge of theft-second degree. Sabus was sentenced to five years in prison; the prison term was suspended and he was placed on probation for two years. Sabus was fined $750…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Aug. 24
In Greene County magistrate court a case against Patrick Michael Kennedy of Jefferson in which he was charged with harassment- third degree was dismissed Aug. 21 on a motion of the state.
Read MoreSheriff’s report – August 2017
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Thursday, Aug. 31: At 5:17 pm a deputy investigated an assault in the 800 block of 8th St in Scranton. Wednesday, Aug. 30: At 11:04 am a deputy conducted a traffic stop and arrested Tunney Merrill, 18, of Mapleton for possession of a controlled substance- first offense, possession…
Read MorePolice blotter – August 2017
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Thursday, Aug. 31: At 2:37 pm staff at A&W reported an abandoned bicycle there. The officer placed the bike in the impound lot. At 5:44 pm staff at Hy-Vee reported a female had just left the store without paying for her groceries. The officer made contact with the female…
Read MoreFormer teacher Ray Dillard leaves large bequests to libraries
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 MoreChurdan 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…
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