ISU Extension and Outreach meeting in Jefferson will address enrollment and election for 2018 Farm Bill programs Upcoming Iowa State University Extension and Outreach meetings will provide guidance for Iowa farmland owners and operators reviewing their options under the 2018 Farm Bill. Farmland owners and operators have the opportunity to make a new decision on their enrollment and election between…
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Genealogy Society to meet
The Greene County Genealogy Society will meet Saturday, Dec. 7, at 10 am at the Junk Yard Café for brunch. Everyone is welcome. Please bring a memento of a Christmas past to share with the group.
Read MoreSupes hear report, budget request from GCDC
Also agree to holiday lighting on the courthouse ~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline At the regular meeting on Dec 2, the Greene County board of supervisors heard a summary from Sid Jones and Ken Paxton about the work of Greene County Development Corporation over the past year. GCDC requested continued county funding of $50,000 in fiscal year ‘21.
Read MoreIowa Select Farms, Hansen Foundation provide food for school kids
Iowa Select Farms and the Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation are continuing to reduce childhood hunger in Iowa with the Power Snack™ program. This year, food insecure children across Iowa will receive Pork Sticks in addition to existing Power Snack coupons for deli ham and whole wheat bread. Between November 11 and 22, Foundation volunteers and Iowa Select Farms employees…
Read MoreP-C NHS collecting gifts for older children
The Paton-Churdan chapter of National Honor Society is hosting a gift drive targeting children ages 10-14. Last year members participated in the Salvation Army’s “Santa’s Elves” project and noticed a shortage of gifts for children in that age range. This year they want to help. Unwrapped items can be dropped off at the Paton-Churdan school office before Dec. 16. Gift…
Read More2019 growing season inching toward finish line
Rain and snow suspended harvest activity and limited other fieldwork across much of Iowa as farmers were held to 3.1 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Dec. 1, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Wet conditions have producers inching toward the finish line as the 2019 harvest nears completion.
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
HOLIDAY GATHERING – Virgene Morse enjoyed Thanksgiving in the home of her daughter and family, Terry and Diane Ostendorf of Madrid. Others enjoying the day were the Ostendorfs’ children Ben and his friend Ashley, Sam and Michaela Van De Berg, and Madelyn Ostendorf. Their niece Kelsey Blanshan was also a guest. Regrets were sent from Kevin and Delores Blanshan who…
Read MoreJames Rowles, 1931 – 2019
A service of remembrance was held Dec. 2 at First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson for James Anton Rowles, 88, of Perry, formerly of Grand Junction. The Rev Mark Rabideau and commissioned pastor Wendy Pittman gave words of comfort. Special music was recorded by the Presbyterian choir in 1988, with Carson Griffith as pianist. Casket bearers were Jim’s grandchildren Matthew Rowles,…
Read MoreCommunity Players to present ‘Clue The Musical’
The board game Clue will come to life on stage as the Community Players of Greene County present “Clue The Musical”. Performances are slated for early March. Auditions will be held Sunday, Dec. 8, from 4 to 6 pm, and Monday, Dec. 9, from 6 to 8 pm at the Masonic lodge, 120 N. Wilson in Jefferson. Prospective cast members…
Read MoreYoung students slate Christmas program
Parents, grandparents and siblings of Greene County kindergartners and first graders, along with members of the community, are invited to Carol with the Kids: A Night of Performance and Song, Tuesday, Dec. 10, at the Greene County Middle School gym. The program will feature the Greene County kindergarten and first grade classes as they perform a program to help people…
Read MoreBreakfast fundraiser and Santa in Rippey Dec. 7
Santa Claus will make an appearance at a breakfast fundraiser in Rippey Saturday, Dec. 7. The Rippey sesquicentennial committee will serve egg casserole, cinnamon rolls, fruit, sausage, juice and coffee from 7 to 10 am at the Rippey Community Room. Santa will arrive at 9 am, ready to listen to gift lists. The committee has promised to hold a breakfast…
Read MoreJingle Into Junction Sunday, Dec. 8
All are invited to Jingle Into Junction Sunday, Dec. 8, for the annual Christmas celebration starting at 5 pm at the Grand Junction Community Center. A soup supper will be served until 6:30 pm. A free will donation will be accepted. The Community Center will be decorated by a variety of Christmas trees and wreaths. Some will be for sale…
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