The plaza on the courthouse square was packed Tuesday evening as more than 300 student athletes, classmates, parents and members of the community gathered for a pep rally for all fall activities at Greene County High School. Local sportscaster Doug Rieder introduced Ram volleyball coach Donna Carhill, cross country coach Jeff Lamoureux, swimmers on the Boone high school swim team,…
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County youth succeed at Iowa State Fair
Members of the Horn of Plenty FFA chapter at Greene County High School won awards in FFA competition at the Iowa State Fair. In the FFA horse show on Aug. 16 Wade Wuebker showed the champion in the 2- to 5-year old walk trot class and Bailey Godwin showed the champion in the pony western pleasure class. Godwin also showed…
Read MoreMore State Fair wins for Carlson
Edited Aug. 24 with more results In a state that’s known for its pie, Marianne Carlson won first place in the My Pie Basket competition Aug. 18 at the Iowa State Fair. She received a $20 gift card for her prize-winning pie. Contestants were challenged to create an award worthy two-crust fruit pie.
Read MoreCity council hears TIF plan for McAtee Tire relocation
Also awards 4 percent raise to city administrator The Jefferson city council at its regular meeting Aug. 22 gave a green light to proceeding with a development agreement with McAtee Tire and Service Center. Mike Wahl, who purchased McAtee Tire from his grandfather Dean McAtee, plans to move the business to a new location on the west side of N.…
Read MoreBoard hears update on elementary construction, OKs new staff handbook
Greene County school superintendent Tim Christensen is hopeful the addition to the elementary school will be finished by the end of September. He said at the regular board of education meeting Aug. 16 he’s “trying to push them hard,” with “them” being Badding Construction, general contractor for the $1.7 million project. The project was scheduled to be completed for the…
Read MoreLetter to the editor, Catherine Carman-Wilson
To the editor, On Tuesday, September 12, you will have the opportunity to elect three new school board members. This decision, I believe, is a pivot point for the future of Greene County Community School District. I would like to secure one of your votes.
Read MoreAbsentee ballots available for school election
Absentee ballots for the Sept. 12 school elections are now available in the Greene County auditor’s office at the courthouse. Ballots are available during regular hours, Monday-Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm, from now until 11 am on Election Day. Voters can also request a ballot be mailed to them by filling out an absentee request form.
Read MoreNew daycare center nixed, at least for now
Supes also hear update on bridge work, lightning strike A committee looking at opening a satellite location of the Greene County Early Learning Center in Scranton is “regrouping” before deciding how to proceed. County supervisor Dawn Rudolph, a member of the committee that was exploring using the former Scranton congregate meal site for a daycare center, told the board of…
Read MoreGrand Junction school to be demolished
The Grand Junction city council has voted not to attempt to keep the former Grand Junction school building standing. The decision was made at the council’s regular meeting Aug. 14. The council had held a town hall meeting July 31 to hear input from residents. The majority of those who spoke at the July meeting said demolishing the building was…
Read MoreThere’s a lot of warm history in quilting
Greene County Historical Society program Sept. 1 ~by Chuck Offenburger for the Greene County Historical Society The deep historical roots of quilting, as well as its mushrooming popularity today, will be the subject of the Greene County Historical Society program on Friday, Sept. 1, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Cedar Township, five miles west of Churdan.
Read More‘Stitchin’ Up September’ cash mob Sept. 5 at the Stitch
The promotion committee of Jefferson Matters: Main Street is planning a cash mob, dubbed “Stitchin’ Up September,” for Tuesday, Sept. 5, at 5:30 pm. A cash mob is a fun way for a large group to make a financial impact on a business in a short period of time. Participants in a cash mob promise to spend at least $20…
Read MoreIowa farmers welcome rain
Much needed rain fell throughout the state of Iowa during the week ending Aug. 20, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were 4.8 days suitable for fieldwork. Activities for the week included haying and hauling grain. Topsoil moisture levels statewide improved to 19 percent very short, 31 percent short, 49 percent adequate and 1 percent surplus.…
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