Iowa farmers had a good week for harvesting with 5.0 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Oct. 22, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. However, corn and soybean harvest progress remains behind both the previous year and the five-year average. On the positive side, there were several reports for both corn and soybeans that yields were…
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‘Humbility’
~a column by Colleen O’Brien Humbility is a made-up word. It either belongs to Mr. Rogers, inveterate in his coining of new offerings for a dictionary, or I just made it up. Humbility sounds like him, and he might have defined it in his kind, Mr. Rogers manner as “the way you are when you’re not acting like you’re better…
Read MoreRam volleyball awards told
A trio of Ram senior volleyball players were named to the Heart of Iowa all-conference volleyball team. Megan Durbin was named to the first team. She led the team in kills with 301 and served at 89.2 percent for the season.
Read MoreZelma Dyer, 1920 – 2017
Services were held Tuesday, Oct. 24, at Central Christian Church in Jefferson for Zelma Irene Dyer, 97, of Jefferson. Pastors Troy Emley and Sheldon Henderson offered words of comfort. Pat Emley accompanied congregational singing. Honorary bearers were Brent Emley, Eric Emley, Alex Emley, Nolan Emley, Troy Haight, Bruce Klinzman and Dallas Schrader. Casket bearers were Will Emley, Bob Emley, Don…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Oct. 19
In Greene County district court a jury was selected Oct. 17 for a trial of James Hubert Exline Jr, 46, of Jefferson, charged with sex abuse- second degree second or subsequent offense, and sex abuse- third degree. The defense entered a motion for a change of venue, arguing that pre-trial publicity made it impossible for Exline to have a fair…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Oct. 19
Persons paid fines in Greene County magistrate court for scheduled traffic violations during the week ending Oct. 19 as follows: Aaron Joseph Lyons of Grand Junction, operate non-registered vehicle, $50. Also, speed, $80 (11-15 mph over limit): Kaitlyn Elizabeth Cope of Newton.
Read More4-H new member program, Awards Day Oct. 15
Greene County 4-H had a day of celebration Sunday, Oct. 15, at John 15 Vineyard near Scranton. The day began with the annual new member program when new members and their families gathered to learn about 4-H and meet other members. There were 10 new families that enjoyed games and activities at the vineyard and learned more about what 4-H…
Read MoreHSB names first Extraordinary Citizen award winner
Home State Bank announce the winners of their first monthly Extraordinary Citizen award. The award is a local award given by Home State Bank to an extraordinary Greene County citizen or group who has gone above and beyond by giving their time and/or resources to benefit the community. The citizen(s) must be nominated by another Greene County resident. Winners get…
Read MoreBetter security for Wilber Plaza
New digital surveillance cameras have been installed to keep an eye on the Doreen Wilber statue and target. According to Don Orris, the updated cameras provide enough clarity to read the donors’ names on the granite pillar without using the zoom function.
Read MorePAWS hosting microchip clinic
PAWS will host a microchip clinic Saturday, Oct. 28, from 10 am to 1 pm at Kelso Park in Jefferson. Pet owners can have their dogs and cats microchipped at the clinic.
Read MoreAPE plans vaccination clinic
Animal Protection and Education (APE) will host a reduced-cost vaccine clinic Saturday, Oct. 28, from 8 am to noon at the Grand Junction Community Center.
Read MoreTim Buenz recognized for leadership by peers
Greene County Community Schools director of technology Tim Buenz was recently presented with the Iowa Technology & Education Connection (ITEC) Local Leadership Award at the annual ITEC Conference in Des Moines. Buenz is starting his 31st year in education in Jefferson. He began his career after graduating from Wayne State, NE, as an industrial technology teacher and coach in the Jefferson…
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