Constitution Week, Sept. 17-23, commemorates America’s most important document. The United States Constitution stands as a testament to the tenacity of Americans throughout history to maintain their liberties, freedoms and inalienable rights. This celebration of the Constitution was started by the Daughters of the American Revolution. In 1955, DAR petitioned Congress to set aside September 17-23 annually to be dedicated…
Read MoreMonth: September 2019
Farmers market marks 20th anniversary
Complimentary cookies, coffee and water The Greene County farmers market will celebrate its 20th anniversary Tuesday, Sept. 24, from 4 to 6:30 pm during the final market of the season. The public is invited to enjoy complimentary cookies, coffee, and water, while stocking up on fall produce, jams, jellies, honey, baked goods, meat, eggs, and crafts. This is also the…
Read MoreErnst invites applications to service academies
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a combat veteran and member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, on Monday issued a reminder to Iowa students that applications to receive a nomination to the U.S. service academies for the 2020-2021 school year must be submitted to the senator’s Des Moines office by Oct. 16, 2019.
Read MoreCrops still behind, but in better condition
Rainfall 3X average for the week Heavy rains fell across much of Iowa with just 3.7 days suitable for fieldwork statewide during the week ending Sept. 15, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Fieldwork activities included harvesting hay and seed corn, chopping silage, and seeding cover crops.
Read MoreSec of Ag recommends planning for propane needs now
DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig on Monday encouraged ag businesses, farmers, rural residents and other Iowans that use propane to consider taking steps to ensure adequate propane supplies this fall and winter.
Read MoreRam Colby Kafer Player of the Week
Colby Kafer, a Greene County High School senior, is off to a fantastic start in the football season. Kafer was selected as the HyVee / KCCI Player of the Week for his exceptional effort in the Rams come-from-behind win over Nevada on Sept. 6. Kafer amassed 361 yards of offense on 28 carries. He scored four touchdowns on runs of…
Read MoreThursday final day to file for election
The deadline for filing nomination papers for the November city and school election is Thursday, Sept. 19, at 5 pm. Both city and school candidates must file the necessary paperwork for their names to be printed on the ballots in the Nov. 5 election.
Read MoreConnie Thompson, 1931 – 2019
A memorial service was held Tuesday, Sept. 24, Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson for Connie Gail Thompson, 88, of West Des Moines, formerly of Grand Junction. The Rev Mark Rabideau of First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson offered words of comfort. Connie donated her body to the Des Moines University anatomical gift program. Her gift will forever impact and affect the…
Read MoreBIG Dream Gathering Sept. 17
All area residents are invited to a BIG Dream Gathering Tuesday, Sept. 17, at the Greene Room at Wild Rose Casino in Jefferson. People who attend the BIG Dream Gathering will learn from Mitch Matthews, producer of the top-rated podcast “Dream Think Do”, how to clarify their goals and build a plan to achieve them.
Read MoreStory time in Churdan starts Wednesday
Preschool story times at the Churdan public library will resume Wednesday, Sept. 18, from 9:30 to 10:30 am. There will also be a special story time for children 2 years old or younger at 9 am. The story times are sponsored partially by funds received through Communities 4 Children and Community Partnerships for Protecting Children Neighborhood/Community Network mini grants.
Read MoreEks host Patriot Day dinner
More than 60 military veterans, active duty military personnel, firefighters, peace officers, and paramedics/EMTs attended a Patriot Day dinner hosted by the Jefferson Elks lodge Sept. 11. Steve Smith, exalted ruler of the lodge, welcomed guests. Greene County High School vocalists provided the National Anthem.
Read MoreHellen Marshall, 1928 – 2019
Hellen Elaine Morey Marshall passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on September 13, 2019, at the Edencrest Senior Living facility in Johnston. Hellen (with two l’s) was born to Harry and Hazel (Cox) Morey on Feb. 28, 1928, in West Bend. She grew up on the family farm with her brothers Harvey, Herbert, and Howard and her sister…
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