The Greene County School District Education Foundation will again award 10 Floyd Duane Dunlop Scholarships in the amount of $2,000. The scholarship will be granted to Greene County School District graduates going into their second – fifth year of post-high school education in either a college or trade school program. Master’s programs are not included in this scholarship. Through Dunlop’s…
Read MoreMonth: June 2022
Garden Club selects ‘Yard of the Month’
In a quiet corner of her yard, Nancy Walker has combined treasured garden art with perennials for a charming and contemplative space. At her home at 204 W. Russell St, an antique garden gate welcomes visitors as do large-leafed hostas Walker calls “elephant ears.” Walker’s garden was selected as the June Yard of the Month by the Jefferson Garden Club.…
Read MoreCrops catching up to ‘normal’ year
A few days of welcome rainfall meant Iowa farmers had 4.1 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending May 29, 2022, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Fieldwork activities included planting, cutting hay, and applying chemicals. Topsoil moisture conditions across Iowa rated 1 percent very short, 10 percent short, 80 percent adequate and 9 percent surplus. In…
Read MoreChurdan library tells summer reading plans
The Churdan library staff is planning a “whale of a good time” this summer. The summer reading program, which begins June 15 and will continue every Wednesday through Aug. 3, will explore an “Ocean of Possibilities.” The Rubber Ducky group, birth to 2 years old, will meet at 9 am each Wednesday. The preschool story time will be at 9:30…
Read MoreLetter to the Editor – Candidate Mike Holden
Dear editor: Tuesday, June 7, is Primary Election Day for Iowa. Please get out and vote. It’s a right and privilege given to us by our forefathers. Primary, mid-term, or general, all elections matter! I am running for the County Supervisor seat for District 3. While I am running unopposed in the primary, I would still greatly appreciate your vote…
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