The Ram varsity volleyball team lost three games to South Hamilton in Jewell Thursday. Scores were 15-25, 10-25, 14-25. “South Hamilton was a very aggressive team offensively so we spent a great deal of the evening on defense. Our blockers adjusted to their quick offense after the first game and we did start to dig more of their attacks as…
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Required training for farmers market vendors coming to Fort Dodge
The Food Safety Team at Iowa State University’s department of food science and human nutrition is hosting trainings in the next several months to help growers prepare for the requirements of the federal Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). The FSMA applies to most farmers market vendors. The FSMA’s produce safety rule establishes science-based minimum standards for the safe growing, harvesting,…
Read MoreThank a fire fighter during Fire Prevention Week
National Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 8 – 14, is a good time for families to walk through their home and check for fire hazards, and it’s a good time to salute the volunteer fire fighters who respond to fires and other emergencies in Greene County.
Read MoreFFA livestock judging team competes in Cedar Rapids
A livestock judging team from the Greene County FFA chapter competed at the Linn-Mar livestock judging competition held at Kirkwood Community College Oct. 9. Izzy Bravard finished the highest of the ream with a score of 368 out of 400 points. Behind her were Daniel Gehling, Chance Peterson, and Kayla Muir. The team finished in 33rd place among 78 teams.
Read More4-H for grown-ups continues with Wine and Cheese 101
The sometimes difficult question of “what goes with what” is the topic of Wine and Cheese 101, hosted by ISU Extension & Outreach – Greene County and Jefferson Hy-Vee. The “course” will offer adults a fun evening learning the basics of pairings and enjoying samples.
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~a column by Colleen O’Brien Al Gore’s new book, An Inconvenient Sequel, Truth to Power, is a convenient handbook on how to save the earth, and in the process, ourselves. If we don’t save it, we will be wandering in the wilderness that is encroaching and soon after that we will be gone. The book offers solid information and ways…
Read MoreJeff council sets priorities for fiscal year 2018
Housing is the Jefferson city council’s top priority for the next budget year, with entries to the city and obtaining grants close behind. The council set priorities at a workshop following its regular meeting Tuesday. Each year for the past 10 years council members and the mayor have individually ranked a long list of projects on a scale of 1-3,…
Read MoreVocal music concert next Tuesday
The Greene County High School vocal music department will present a concert Tuesday, Oct 17, at 7:30 pm in the high school auditorium. The public is cordially invited. “Students see the process come to a finishing point as they perfect their work and present it to an audience,” said director Dave Heupel.
Read MoreBurn ban still in effect despite rain
Despite several inches of rain last week, Greene County remains under a burn ban until further notice. Greene County sheriff and Jefferson fire chief Jack Williams reminded the county supervisors Monday that a burn ban is a decision made by the fire chiefs in the county.
Read MoreCongressional candidate Scholten coming to Jefferson
J. D. Scholten, Democratic candidate for U. S. Representative from Iowa’s 4th District, will be in Jefferson to speak and meet with members of the community Tuesday, Oct. 24, at 7 pm, at the ISU Extension office at 104 W. Washington St. Scholten, of Sioux City, is a litigation paralegal specializing in Intellectual property law and a former professional minor…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Annie Smith
Thank you, Beta Tau Delta To the editor, I am writing this letter to express my gratitude and appreciation for all of the many community members throughout Greene County that go above and beyond each day for the students in all of the Greene County schools.
Read MorePlans told for courthouse centennial Oct. 27
One hundred years ago Greene County residents were waiting eagerly for the dedication of their new courthouse on Oct. 27. The 100th anniversary of the courthouse dedication will be celebrated Friday, Oct. 27, starting with Java & Juice from 9:30 to 10 am.
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