DES MOINES –Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey encourages eligible farm owners to apply for the 2017 Century and Heritage Farm Program. The program is sponsored by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation and recognizes families that have owned their farm for 100 years in the case of Century Farms and 150…
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Chickadee Check-off makes it easy to support Fish & Wildlife Fund
Last year, roughly 7,500 out of 1.6 million Iowa taxpayers helped boost wildlife conservation with donations to the Fish and Wildlife Fund on their state tax form. Despite a steady increase in the total number of returns since 2009, this amount has stayed roughly the same since 2010, with only small fluctuations.
Read MoreP-C girls lose in OT, boys win by 47 points
The Paton-Churdan girls scored nearly twice their season average against Woodbine in Churdan Friday, but it wasn’t enough for a win as the Woodbine Tigers topped their season average by 28 points in a game that went into overtime. The final score was 70-62.
Read MoreRams tied at top of HOIAC with win over S. Hamilton
The Greene County boys basketball team avenged a four point loss on their home court to the South Hamilton Hawks in December with a six point win over the Hawks in Jewell Friday. It was the first home loss this season for the Hawks, who brought a 13-1 record into the game.
Read MoreSkid continues for Ram girls
The Greene County girls varsity basketball team suffered another loss Friday, this time to the South Hamilton Hawks in Jewell. The Rams extended their losing streak to nine, while the Hawks ended a 12 game losing streak and got their first conference win.
Read More“Back to the Festival” is theme for this year’s festival
The 37th annual Bell Tower Festival will salute the 100th anniversary of the dedication of the Greene County courthouse with a theme “Back to the Festival,” reminiscent of the “Back to the Future” movies. The logo, which was designed by Krystal Schulte of the marketing department at Wild Rose Jefferson, depicts the top of the Mahanay Memorial Bell Tower with…
Read MoreWHO Radio Tractor Ride coming to Wild Rose
Area tractor enthusiasts will have a special treat this summer, as Wild Rose Casino and Resort in Jefferson has been chosen as the host site for the 21st annual WHO Radio Tractor Ride, to be held June 25-27 in and around Greene County. Bob Quinn, WHO Radio ag reporter, made the announced Friday at a launch event in Urbandale.
Read MoreRam wrestlers fourth in Heart of Iowa conference
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal Greene County finished a dual meet in Story City Jan. 19 with wins over West Central Valley 43-30 and North Polk 49-27. They lost to the hosts, Roland-Story, 42-34. R-S won all three of its duals while WCV was 1-2 and NP 0-3.
Read MoreNorman Gore, 1918 – 2017
Services were held Friday, Jan. 27, at First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson for Norman Douglas Gore, 98, of Jefferson. Words of comfort were offered by the Rev Gordon Moen, pastor of the church. Keri Brooker was pianist. Interment was at the Jefferson Municipal Cemetery with graveside military rites by the Iowa Army Honor Guard. Services were arranged by Slininger-Schroeder Funeral…
Read MoreRobert D. Safley, 1924 – 2017
Services were held Jan. 26 at Central Christian Church in Jefferson for Robert D. Safley, 92, of Jefferson. Words of comfort were offered by the Rev Sheldon Henderson, pastor of the church. Gary Haupert was soloist with Deb Hoskins as pianist. Honorary bearers were Sarah Borgeson, Elizabeth Pierce, Mary Hinton, Jeff Safley, Mark Safley, Andrea Kemble, Matt Safley and Erin…
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Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Jan. 25, 2017 The Rippey United Methodist Church will host a Cabin Fever Family Fun Night Saturday, Jan. 28, at 5 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Hot dogs and maid rites will be provided. Bring snacks to share. Family games for all ages will be available. Everyone is welcome to…
Read MoreP-C team competes in district speech contest
The Paton-Churdan speech team competed in the district large group contest in Perry on Saturday. A short film created by sophomores Megan Carey, Briana Jewett, Carter Meseck, Eric Sabus, Ty Lynn Smith, Mason Sorenson and Eric Thompson, and freshman Kyla Beyers received a “I” rating and will advance to the state competition Feb. 4.
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