Day: August 1, 2018

Car enthusiasts have a pair of car shows to attend in the coming week. The Grand Junction Lions Club will host its annual Show-n-Shine Saturday, Aug. 4, at the Grand Junction city park. Registration will be from 9:30 to 11 am, with cars, trucks, motorcycles and tractors on display until 2 pm. There is no fee to register, and awards…

The books will close Aug. 30 on the 2018 Greene County Relay for Life. According to American Cancer Society staffer Tina Coleman, the event has raised $38,500, with $1,500 remaining to reach the goal of $40,000. “We know our community is very generous in its support of families dealing with cancer,” said Tori Riley, chair of the Greene County Relay…

Plan special nominating convention for county supervisor seats “All politics is local,” said Rep Tip O’Neill, Speaker of the House from 1977-87. Greene County Democrats believe strong leaders in local office are essential to good government. The central committee is looking for men and women who will serve Greene County with intelligence, energy, and a commitment to inclusive government. The…

The gymnasium at the Greene County Community Center is closed until Aug. 8 as the gym floor is being replaced. A crew began taking out the 20-year-old SportCourt® Wednesday morning as the first step in installing a new SportCourt floor. According to Jefferson park and recreation director Vicky Lautner, the polypropylene floor has a life expectancy of 15 years. “It held…

Iowa farmers had 6.3 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending July 29, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Activities for the week included harvesting hay and oats for grain, applying chemicals and moving grain. Topsoil moisture levels statewide rated 5 percent very short, 20 percent short, 71 percent adequate and 4 percent surplus. Topsoil moisture levels…