Rain slowed planting progress early in the week ending April 23, but drier and warmer weather over the weekend allowed producers to plant corn and oats according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were 2.9 days suitable for fieldwork. Other fieldwork activities included fertilizer and anhydrous applications, tillage, and burning down cover crops.
Read MoreYear: 2017
Middle school students read to kindergartners
Students in the middle school special education classroom of Mrs Blumberg, called the Awesome Room by the students, visited kindergarten classes earlier this month. The older students read their own re-writes of their favorite Dr Seuss stories. One of the students is pictured in a kindergarten classroom. Nathan Hubbs read his story, “One Worm, Two Worms, Night Worms, Slimy Worms”…
Read MoreBranstad reflects on 2017 legislative session
DES MOINES – Gov. Terry Branstad released a statement April 22 on the close of the 2017 legislative session: “As a former legislator, former lt. governor and chief executive of the state, I’ve worked with the Legislature for 33 years. When you look at the volume and diversity of policy issues that were addressed this year, I am proud to say…
Read MoreMiddle school track and field recap
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Greene County middle school girls placed second out of six teams at the Perry Relays on Friday, April 21. They scored 126 points. The winner was Winterset with 145.
Read MoreRam boys third of four at Perry golf meet
The Ram boys varsity golf team placed scored 350 to place third at a meet Friday, April 22, at the Perry Country Club.
Read MoreLorna Cuddy, 1924 – 2017
Our mom, Lorna Lydia Seeden Cuddy, was born May 19, 1924, to Dick and Hulda Seeden, the middle of three children: Leo, the oldest and Janice her baby sister. Lorna died at age 92, on Monday, April 24, 2017, at Greene County Medical Center in Jefferson, IA. Dick and Hulda raised their kids on a farm south of Scranton, with…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending April 20
Kyle Cuddy, 30, of Jefferson was granted a deferred judgment April 14 after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of burglary- third degree. He was placed on informal probation. Cuddy must pay a civil penalty of $625 with a $125 Law Enforcement Initiative (LEI) surcharge. He must also pay $1,380 victim restitution, restitution for his court appointed…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending April 20
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered April 12 against Kimberly Ann Mustang of Jefferson in a case initiated in district court. Mustang pleaded guilty to a charge of domestic abuse assault- simple, amended from domestic abuse assault- aggravated. She was sentenced to 30 days in jail; all but four were suspended. She was placed on informal probation…
Read MoreSpring clean-up this week in Jefferson
Spring clean-up is slated for April 24-28 in Jefferson. Pick up will be done in each neighborhood on the regular garbage day. Materials must be separated: metal with metal, wood with wood, garbage with garbage, yard waste, etc. If items are not sorted, they will not be picked up.
Read MoreRelay for Life well-attended
More than 350 people attended the Relay for Life of Greene County Saturday, celebrating all who are surviving cancer, remembering those who died of cancer, and raising funds to fight back against cancer. As of the close of the Relay, $33,400 was raised for the American Cancer Society. That total will grow, as not all teams of the 18 teams have…
Read MoreFFA slates annual plant sale
The Greene County FFA Chapter is holding its annual plant sale Monday, May 1, and Tuesday, May 2, from 8:30 to 3 pm. The plant sale will be located on the north side of Greene County High School. A variety of plants annuals, perennials, herbs, and vegetables will be available.
Read More‘Matter of Balance’ starts May 1 at The Gardens
The Gardens in Jefferson will host “A Matter of Balance” with instructors from Greene County Medical Center public health. The public is welcome. The class is for anyone who is concerned about falls, is interested in improving their balance, flexibility and strength, has fallen in the past, or who has restricted activities because of concerns about falling.
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