The Community Players of Greene County invite area residents to “Gather ‘Round the Radio” for a trip back in time when radio brought a new world of entertainment to homes across the county. KPGC will ‘broadcast’ a collection of classic radio shows Saturday, Aug. 26, at 5 pm at the Spring Lake Park lakeside shelter, 1847 195th St, Jefferson. Episodes…
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Farming in the 1920s topic of history program
Greene County farmer Nick Foster, who wound up his 24th annual steam threshing bee on his farm northwest of Jefferson in late July, will talk about 1920s agriculture at St. Patrick Catholic Church west of Churdan at 449 E. Ave, on Friday, Sept. 1. The program is sponsored by the Greene County Historical Society. Foster is the current board president…
Read MoreHarley McDonald memorial ride Saturday to raise funds for UI Stead Family PICU
The McDonald family of Scranton is continuing their drive to raise funds for the Burn Center at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital in Iowa City. They have an event planned for Saturday, Aug. 26, with the proceeds designated toward their goal of $100,000. The event, Take a Road Trip in memory of Harley McDonald #314, begins and…
Read MoreAnother session of dementia prevention course starts Sept. 12
Last fall, Greene County public health launched their first 10-week Unlocking Brain Fitness: Keys to Dementia Prevention course. Now, nearly a year later, there are still many area residents interested in learning more about how they can reduce their risk of dementia by up to 70 percent. “There is no cure for dementia, but there are ways we can introduce…
Read MoreContinued dry weather leads to CRP land being opened for emergency haying, grazing
Cool and dry weather throughout the state led to 6.3 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Aug. 20, 2023, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities included cutting and baling hay as well as harvesting oats. Continued dry weather meant CRP land was opened for emergency haying and grazing. Topsoil moisture condition statewide rated 15…
Read MorePanora United Methodist Church donates equipment funds to Midwest Missions’ Jefferson location
In July, Midwest Mission, based out of Pawnee, IL, opened its second location in Jefferson. Midwest Mission is a faith-based non-profit organization that works to provide humanitarian aid both domestically and internationally in the areas of disaster relief, health, education, and micro business. The Iowa location needed an electric pallet jack to easily move pallets in the building. The cost…
Read MoreManure spill in Franklin Townhip tributary to N. Raccoon
The morning of Monday, Aug. 21, the Iowa DNR Atlantic field office was notified of discolored water in an unnamed tributary of the North Raccoon River, approximately two miles east of Cooper in Franklin Township, Section 11. Greene County. According to the caller, the discolored water was first observed on the evening of Friday, Aug.18. Black, pooled water has been…
Read MoreGrCo school board puts voted PPEL on Nov. 7 ballot
Voters in the Greene County Community School District will be asked on the Nov. 7 ballot to continue the voter approved physical plant and equipment levy that is already in place. The Greene County school board at the Aug. 23 regular meeting approved a resolution placing the question on the ballot. A voter-approved PPEL can be up to $1.34 (per…
Read MoreScranton baker wins in State Fair cake decorating contest
Tanya Jackson of Scranton was awarded first place in the tiered division of the adult open class in decorated cakes competition at the Iowa State Fair. Entries were judged on execution, difficulty, appearance, neatness, originality, design, and edible applications. Judging was done Aug. 7.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Aug. 18
In Greene County district court Rodney Wesley Reed, 60, of Grand Junction was sentenced Aug. 14 to 30 days in jail after he pleaded guilty to a charge of criminal mischief- fourth degree, amended from criminal mischief- third degree. The jail time was suspended and he was placed on probation to Boone/Greene County Probation for one year. Reed was fined…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Aug. 18
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Aug. 16 against Richard Randall Eatwell of Newton on a charge of theft- fifth degree. He was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge; both were suspended. he must pay $165.98 restitution to HyVee. Court costs were $60. Cases were initiated as follows: Cody Michael Husar of Churdan, possession/purchase of alcohol under…
Read MoreJefferson man injured in motorcycle-deer collision
UPDATE: Trevor Baugh passed away Sunday, Aug. 20, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center of injuries sustained in the accident. A Jefferson man was seriously injured Wednesday when a deer ran into his motorcycle. The Iowa State Patrol reports that on Aug. 16 at 9:43 pm Trevor Michael Baugh, 27, of Jefferson was operating a 1982 Honda Night Hawk eastbound on…
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