Registration deadline July 4 Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in Greene County will host a ServSafe® food safety management certification class in Jefferson on Monday, July 25. Mary Krisco, food and health specialist, will teach the class. Krisco has been a ServSafe® instructor since 2013 and has trained more than 1,000 food service professionals in ServSafe®. This eight-hour class…
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Holden joins national Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion & Research board
Mike Holden of Scranton has been appointed to the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board (CBB). The CBB is responsible for guiding the national Beef Checkoff Program. Holden operates a third-generation farm that produces corn and soybeans as well as a cow/calf herd located in West Central Iowa. The Holdens retain their own replacement females, sell some heifers, sell a…
Read MoreFarm Bureau visits ELCs, donates toward purchase of dairy products for children
Greene County Farm Bureau celebrated June Dairy Month at both early learning centers in the county. Board member Perry Parker visited the Paton-Churdan Early Learning Center and talked with children about June Dairy Month, that milk comes from cows at dairy farms, and that milk helps grow strong bones and teeth for children and adults. He also told the children…
Read MoreProgram on human trafficking June 26 in Churdan
An expert on human trafficking, Sister Shirley Fineran, O.S.F., of Sioux City, will speak Sunday, June 26, at 6:30 pm at the Paton-Churdan auditorium. Sister Shirley is the founder and president of Lila Mae’s House, a trauma-informed residential home for adult women survivors of domestic trafficking. She is a retired associate professor of sociology at Briar Cliff University and an…
Read MoreCorn, soybeans ahead of 5-year average
Scattered rainfall and some hail combined with mild temperatures resulted in 3.9 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending June 12, 2022, according to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. Fieldwork activities included cutting hay and grass, and less wind allowed more chemical applications. Topsoil moisture conditions statewide rated 2 percent very short, 9 percent short, 79 percent adequate…
Read MoreRecount requested in close Republican race in Supervisor District 3 primary
The Greene County supervisors will hold a special meeting Tuesday at 11 am to consider a written request from James Hedges for a recount of Supervisor District 3 ballots from the June 7 primary election. The board must submit a written order in form of a motion or resolution to order the recount. In the first count, Dan Benitz received…
Read MoreGarden Club funds planters for Arch Alley
The Jefferson Garden Club has added another creative element to Arch Alley on the north side of Jefferson’s historic downtown square. Six black iron planters have been placed at the north end of the alley as a welcome to the unique space. The planters will be located three on the east side and three on the west side of the…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending June 10
In Greene County district court James Martin Moreland Jr, 47, of Perry was sentenced to two days in jail after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of possession of methamphetamine. He was fined $430 with a $64.50 surcharge. A charge of ongoing criminal conduct- influence enterprise was dismissed. Court costs were $144.66. (Sentencing: Honorable Christopher C. Polking)…
Read MoreRotary honors Becky Wolf, Jonathan Law
This year, the Rotary Club of Jefferson handed out its annual “Professional of the Year” and “Avenues of Service” awards. Becky Wolf, director of Greene County public health, was honored as the Professional of the Year. Jonathan Law was recognized with the Avenues of Service award. The Professional of the Year award is given annually to an individual who exemplifies…
Read MoreJune is Men’s Health Month
Seventy percent of men’s health conditions are preventable, but only three out of every five men actually seek healthcare for annual screenings, tests, and physicals. Men are half as likely to visit the doctor unless they think they have a serious health concern whereas women go almost twice as often. June is Men’s Health Month and Greene County Medical Center…
Read MoreConcert, food trucks at Thomas Jefferson Gardens June 17
The popular local Town and Country band will be the feature of the second concert of the summer series hosted by Thomas Jefferson Gardens of Greene County on Friday, June 17. An added highlight of the evening will be the food trucks parked outside the gardens. The food trucks will serve starting at 5 pm and the concert will begin…
Read MoreEva Wampler, 1923 – 2022
Eva Roxanna Wampler, age 98, of Scranton, IA, passed away June 7, 2022, at Oak View in Conrad, IA, with her daughter Patricia at her side. Funeral service were held June 11 at the Scranton United Methodist Church with Rev. Joyce Webb officiating. Music was provided by Cheryl Nailor. Casket bearers were Eva’s grandchildren and honorary casket bearers were her…
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