Softball season will begin soon and the Jefferson park and recreation department is ready to get girls ready to play with pre-season pitching and hitting clinics starting next Sunday, March 5. Greene County head softball coach tom Kennedy will help girls learn drills and techniques for pitching from 12:30 to 1:30 pm Sundays through March 26 at Greene County Community…
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Genealogical Society meets Saturday
The Greene County Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, March 4, at 10 am in the Jefferson public library basement meeting room. Dave Sloan will discuss the Jefferson Municipal Cemetery with its unusual “residents” and gravestones. The public is invited. The room is handicapped accessible. “Hope to see you there,” said Arlene Johnson, Genealogical Society president.
Read MoreGreene County SWCD announces poster contest
Theme is “Healthy Soils Are Full of Life” Greene County students in grades K-6 are invited to create a conservation poster using the theme “Healthy Soils Are Full of Life” for the annual Greene SWCD (Soil & Water Conservation District) contest.
Read MoreMemorial Weekend campsite reservations open now
The three-month window to reserve a state park campsite for a Friday arrival on Memorial Day weekend opens Sunday, Feb. 26. More than a few campers will plan their arrival for the weekend before Memorial Day and stay through the holiday, which means their window is open now.
Read MoreNominations for Iowa Farm Environmental Leader awards due June 15
(DES MOINES) – Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds on Friday encouraged Iowans to nominate farmers for the Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award who have taken voluntary actions to improve or protect the environment and natural resources of our state. Nominations are due by June 15, and the nomination form, a list pf previous awardees and other information can…
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Read MoreQ & A: Iowa agriculture
Feb. 24, 2017 ~with U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley Q: Are you concerned about how new trade agreements may impact Iowa’s economy? A: As a lifelong family farmer and U.S. Senator representing Iowa, I am keenly aware that our state has an export-dependent economy. Iowa exports roughly $15 billion in goods to foreign shores and across our borders. On average, export-related jobs…
Read MoreThe Behn report
February 23, 2017 In the Legislature: Last week, we talked about a bill to make texting and driving a primary offense. There was a subcommittee this week on Senate Study bill 1079 which is commonly referred to as the “hands-free” bill. This bill would prohibit the use of a hand-held electronic communication device while driving a motor vehicle unless the…
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Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson Feb. 22, 2017 Rippey school memorial bricks: The deadline for ordering Rippey school memorial bricks will be Wednesday, March 1. Ten bricks are the minimum number that can be ordered. Several people have ordered a brick as a memory for someone special in their life, or to show respect and gratitude for…
Read MoreBid accepted on elementary addition, work to begin very soon
Bids came in higher than expected for the addition to Greene County Elementary School, in part due to the accelerated construction schedule needed to have the space complete by the time school starts next August. The Greene County Schools board held a 12-minute special meeting Wednesday to hold a public hearing on the project and to accept bids. There were…
Read MoreGJ mayor Kersey resigns Sunday via text message
The Grand Junction city council will hold a special meeting tonight, Feb. 23, to decide how to fill the vacancy left by the unexpected resignation of mayor Dave Kersey.
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