Rick Humpal of Jefferson was the winner of a new Masterbuilt Sportsman Elite gas smoker in a drawing held at the Greene Soil & Water Conservation District’s booth at the Greene County Fair. SWCD staff and board members thanked all who visited the booth.
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National Farmers Market Week, Aug. 6-12
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey on Friday encouraged Iowans to take advantage of fresh fruits and vegetables available at the more than 220 farmers markets in Iowa as part of National Farmers Market Week, which runs from Aug. 6 to 12.
Read MorePheasant count in progress, looking for good numbers
Iowa’s 15-day annual pheasant population survey began Aug. 1, and after a mild winter and early spring, wildlife experts are cautiously optimistic about what they hope to find. “Our weather this year is nearly identical to what we saw in 2015,” said Todd Bogenschutz, upland wildlife biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources who coordinates and collects the data…
Read MoreWelcome, Baby
Catherine and Shane Lucas of Des Moines are the parents of a daughter, Anna Lucille, born Aug. 2. She weighed 8 pounds, 12 ounces, and was 21 inches long. She was welcomed home by Gus, the family dog and former ruler of the house. Grandparents are Tori Riley of Jefferson, Dan and Brenda Chargo of rural Glidden, and Pete and…
Read MorePAWS garage sale Aug. 10-12
PAWS – People for Animal Welfare Society – is holding this year’s annual garage sale in Clover Hall at the Greene County Fairgrounds Friday, Aug. 11, from 8 am to 6 pm and Saturday, Aug. 11, from 8 to 11 am. For a small fee, shoppers can take a “sneak peek” to buy on Thursday, Aug. 10, from 6 to…
Read MoreFire destroys older Jefferson home
The state fire marshal has been called to investigate a fire that destroyed a Jefferson house Thursday night. Jefferson police officers were the first to arrive at 203 S. Oak St. The east (back) side of the house was fully engulfed in flames. Jefferson firefighters responded and extinguished the fire. Greene County Emergency Medical Services, Greene County sheriff’s deputies and…
Read MoreRace for Greene Co school board seats
Four candidates have filed nominating petitions for three seats on the Greene County Schools board of education. Dr Steve Karber, Lana Teeples, Catherine Wilson and incumbent Mike Dennhardt will all be on the Sept. 12 ballot. Incumbents Teresa Hagen and Dr David Ohrt are not seeking re-election. There are no director districts; all positions are elected at large.
Read MoreNorth Raccoon Wildlife Area is largest playground in the county
The same week that Scranton residents are justifiably proud of building a new playground, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources is touting another playground nearby – the North Raccoon Wildlife Area. “The North Raccoon Wildlife Area just might be the biggest playground in Greene County. But rather than teeter-totters and swings, this playground offers excellent deer hunting, turkey, dove and…
Read MoreBeta Tau Delta marks 100 years of giving
This summer, Beta Tau Delta celebrated 100 years of supporting the youth of Greene County by giving hundreds of prizes to children throughout the county. The celebration culminated with the dedication of a historical plaque on the north side of the square.
Read MoreVolunteers install new Scranton playground
Volunteers in Scranton worked hard last Friday and Saturday so kids there can play hard. More than three dozen local residents gathered to assemble playground equipment at the new Scranton School Memorial Park, located where the former school playground sat for decades. Fundraising for the $75,000 project began 18 months ago. The city of Scranton provided $18,000, the Greene County…
Read MoreSports medicine contract to 21st Century Rehab
21st Century Rehab was recently awarded the Greene County school district’s sports medicine coverage contract for the upcoming school year. 21st Century Rehab also had the contract last year. Deb Morton, 21st Century Rehab director, noted, “We are proud to be involved in the local community by supporting the health and well-being of our student athletes.”
Read MoreSheriff, supes discuss jail shortfalls
The need for a new jail facility was discussed at the county supervisors meeting Monday as sheriff Jack Williams shared the report from a state inspection of the facility earlier in the month.
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