A student banking program called the Giant Piggy Bank, sponsored by Peoples Bank, is teaching children how to manage money and the importance of saving. The program allows students to deposit money into an account managed by student bankers, who are assisted by professionals and school staff. Greene County elementary is participating in the program.
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Ag auction Sept. 4 to benefit fairground improvements
The fifth annual Greene County Fair Ag Products Auction is slated for Tuesday, Sept. 4, at Clover Hall on the fairgrounds in Jefferson. A social time begins at 5 pm followed by dinner at 6 pm and the auction at 7.
Read MoreFarm Bureau tailgate a success
Greene County Farm Bureau hosted a “Families, Football, Farming, and Fun” tailgate at Linduska Field on Friday, Aug. 17. County Farm Bureau president John McCormick said “Last year’s inaugural tailgate event was very well attended, and board members decided to host the event again this year. A few modifications were made but our premise of farming and football: hard work…
Read MoreHistorical Society meets at St Patrick-Cedar Sept. 7
Stories of Greene County’s 10 pioneer cemeteries ~by Chuck Offenburger for the Greene County Historical Society The Greene County Historical Society will meet Friday, Sept. 7, at historic and beautiful St. Patrick Catholic Church in Cedar Township west of Churdan, with Ada Ross telling stories about the pioneer cemeteries in the county.
Read MoreNew logo for Jefferson public library
The Jefferson public library rolled out a new logo this week, one that not only reflects the library and its collections, but also showcases Jefferson’s signature attraction, the Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower.
Read MoreCorn crop nine days ahead of average
Iowa farmers had 4.0 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Aug. 26, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Activities for the week included cutting hay, chopping corn silage, harvesting oats for grain, spraying for aphids, and moving grain. Topsoil moisture levels across Iowa rated 7 percent very short, 14 percent short, 70 percent adequate and 9…
Read MoreWorker injured by fall inside wind turbine
A construction worker at the Beaver Creek II wind farm who was injured Friday afternoon returned to work Saturday, according to information provided by Mortenson Construction, contractor for the project. The Greene County sheriff, deputies, Grand Junction rescue and Greene County EMS were called to a site on X Ave near 210th St Friday at 4:22 pm for a worker…
Read MoreTrio of Ram medalists at W-G cross country meet
The Ram cross country teams ran Aug. 27 at the inaugural Woodward-Granger meet at Jester Park and returned home with three medals. Kassie Lamoureux was fourth and Conner Allender was sixth in the girls race. Logan Woodruff was 10th in the boys race.
Read MoreTrucker dumps scrap metal on Hwy 30 in one-vehicle accident
A trucker hauling scrap metal on Highway 30 rolled his truck and dumped scrap metal on the roadway this morning, with enough mess to close the road to traffic early this morning. According to Greene County sheriff Jack Williams, he, deputies, Greene County EMS, and the Jefferson fire and police departments responded to the accident near L Ave, two miles…
Read MoreExtensive damage at Power Lift in early morning fire
An electrical fire early this morning caused extensive damage at Power Lift in Jefferson. The Jefferson and Grand Junction fire departments, the Greene County sheriff’s office, the Jefferson police department and Greene County EMS responded at 4:30 am. The fire stared in the center of the building, which was empty at the time. The cause of the fire is under…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Sandra Miner
To the editor, I find that many folks read the Greene County board of supervisor minutes. I would like to set the record straight as many folks approach me and my family about my employment with Greene County. The information that they are reading is regarding a volunteer job. I go to Carroll to attend these meetings and there is…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Aug. 22
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Aug. 15 against Stevie Renee Hibner of West Des Moines on a charge of theft- fifth degree. She was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge and a $125 Law Enforcement Initiative surcharge. She must also pay $5 victim restitution to Hy-Vee. The magistrate ruled she is unable to pay restitution for…
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