The Community Conversations series this month will feature Karen Gotto, mental health counselor for Lutheran Family Service. She will discuss what mental health counseling is available in Jefferson through Lutheran Family Service.
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Hoskins Stock Farm takes champion banners at Dorset sheep show
Hoskins Stock Farm of Jefferson earned top honors in the Dorset sheep show judged Wednesday, Aug. 16, at the Iowa State Fair. Hoskins claimed the champion and reserve champion ewe banner and champion ram banner. Hoskins Stock Farm also won second place in the premier exhibitor contest.
Read MoreCarlson wins in State Fair cinnamon roll contest
Marianne Carlson’s cinnamon rolls are the favorite of many Greene County residents and garner high bids whenever she offers them for a charity auction. Judges of the Iowa State Fair cinnamon roll contest also like her rolls, choosing them as first place overall in the Aug. 12 contest. Carlson won a $200 cash prize and a stand mixer.
Read MoreLandus Coop’s annual photo contest now open
Winning photos to be featured in 2018 calendars Landus Cooperative members, customers, employees and community members are invited to grab their cameras to capture agriculture and rural-themed photos for the cooperative’s annual photo contest.
Read MoreUp to $50K for community of ‘Most Valuable Coach’
U.S. Cellular recently launched the Most Valuable Coach program, a campaign to highlight and recognize current active head or assistant high school athletic head coaches who have made a profound impact on an individual, school or community. Fifteen coaches will receive $5,000 grants for their school, and the winning coach will receive a $50,000 grant for his or her community.
Read MoreA country at work
~a column by Colleen O’Brien As I travel around the country visiting my kids and friends, I see construction and maintenance at every bend in the road. Within a short distance of leaving my home and the streets and businesses that I don’t have to pay any attention to, I am quickly caught in the surge of vitalness stretching out…
Read MoreConsumer alert: Give, but give wisely to Hurricane Harvey victims
Attorney General offers disaster relief giving tips DES MOINES – As Iowans answer the call to help Hurricane Harvey victims, Attorney General Tom Miller reminds Iowans to give generously, but to give wisely. “Iowans are already stepping up to help the staggering number of people impacted by this unprecedented hurricane and flooding event,” Miller said. “I want to ensure that…
Read MoreTime to file for city elections
Nominations are now open for city elections to be held Nov. 7. Every city in Greene County will elect council members and all but Jefferson will vote on their mayors. Nomination papers are available from city clerks or the Greene County auditor. They are also available online. Jefferson candidates must have at least 25 signatures on their petitions. Dana requires…
Read MoreCounty, medical center ‘negotiating’ payment for public health
Discussion is continuing between the county supervisors and Greene County Medical Center about the future of public health. Supervisors John Muir and Dawn Rudolph reported at the supervisors’ regular meeting Monday about a meeting they attended last week with public health director Becky Wolf. Also at the meeting were Dr Jon Van Der Veer and Bill Raney. Raney is on…
Read More2017 Relay for Life totals told; planning starts for 2018
The books are closed for the 2017 Relay for Life of Greene County with a final tally of $45,788.52 raised for the American Cancer Society. The funds will be used by the ACS to serve cancer patients and survivors, for research, and for advocacy. The total tops the 2016 total by $4,000. The number of teams at the Relay grew…
Read MoreAnnual fair auction is next Tuesday
Plans are being finalized for the Greene County Fair Association’s fourth annual ag auction. The event will be held Tuesday, Sept. 5, at Clover Hall on the fairgrounds in Jefferson. A social time begins at 5 pm. The meal will be served at 6 followed by the auction at 7 pm. A large number of agriculture-based products have been obtained…
Read MoreLocal foods first topic of Greene Living series
“4-H for grown-ups” The Greene Living series is coming to Greene County Extension, starting with Greene Table: Exploring Local Foods on Thursday, Sept. 7, at Deal’s Orchard. The series will explore how we live today and ways to improve the quality of your life. Lori Mannel, county Extension director, describes it as “4-H for grown-ups.” The evening begins at 5:30…
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