Iowa FFA Chapters are invited to receive free cover crop seed from the state’s leading cover crop seed and service provider, Iowa Cover Crop. For the third year of the company’s The Future is Covered program, chapters are eligible to receive up to 10 acres of free cereal rye and/or oats. In addition, with partnership from Oregon based GO Seed, advisors and students…
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Rams run at Roland-Story Invitational
The Greene County cross country teams competed in the Roland-Story Invitational Thursday, Sept. 21, with the boys finishing sixth in an 11-team field. Noah Hinote once again paced the Rams with an 11th place finish in 18:06.39, a personal best. Not far behind was Gavyn Winters in 15th place with a time of 18:13.68. Both are juniors. Completing the team…
Read MoreGrCo names homecoming queen, king
Hallie Monthei and Cody Allen were selected as Greene County homecoming queen and king. They were crowned Friday afternoon in the school auditorium. Hallie is the daughter of Larry and Tasha Monthei. In high school she has participated in choir, National Honor Society, Interact, soccer, golf, football cheerleading, and as boys’ basketball manager. She volunteers at Greene County Elementary, is…
Read MoreSchool board candidates told
A trio of candidates are vying for two seats on the Greene County Schools board of education. Candidates are Connie Boyd, Tim Riphagen and Dylan McConnell. Incumbents Steve Fisher and John McConnell are not seeking re-election. In the Paton-Churdan district, incumbents David Palmer and Kelly Minnihan are unopposed for re-election. School board positions are on the Nov. 7 ballot, as…
Read MoreBringing Washington opportunities to the Heartland
~a column by U.S. Senator Joni Ernst The U.S. government is the world’s largest customer – required by federal law to consider buying from small businesses. So, why aren’t Iowans sharing in the bounty? Here in the heartland, we’ve seen a steep decline in government contracting activity over the past decade. In 2009, 945 Iowa small businesses participated in federal…
Read MoreCandidates told for city elections
School board candidates will be announced Friday Incumbent Jefferson mayor Matt Gordon is not running for re-election. Former mayor Craig Berry is the only candidate who filed nominating papers for the position. The filing deadline was Sept. 21. Gordon had been on the Jefferson city council for two years when he successfully ran against incumbent mayor Berry in 2020. Berry…
Read MoreGrCo Schools unspent balance decreased from last year, but still “okay”
The Greene County Community Schools board of education at its Sept. 20 meeting reviewed the 2022-23 certified annual report, special education supplement and annual transportation report. Total general fund spending for the year was $17,107,197, while the maximum authorized spending was $18,004,512. That left an unspent balance of $897,314. The unspent balance is comparable to carrying a balance in a…
Read MoreGrand opening of animal shelter, dog park this Sunday
A grand opening and ribbon cutting at the Greene County Animal Shelter and Rotary Centennial Dog Park will be held this Sunday, Sept. 24, at 2 pm at the shelter, 1700 Doreen Wilber Drive, Jefferson. Light refreshments will be served. The animal shelter has been in use for several months, while the dog park is very recently completed. The ribbon…
Read MoreDiscounted trees available through Iowa DNR
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources, through a partnership with the USDA Forest Service, is offering a mix of hardwoods, low-growing ornamental and evergreen tree species for $25 each. Iowa residents may purchase up to two trees. The pickup event nearest to Greene County is Thursday, Oct. 12, from 4:30 to 6:30 pm at Swan Lake State Park Nature Center,…
Read MoreYouth athletic association plans fundraiser
The Greene County Youth Athletic Association will host “A Night Under the Lights” football scrimmage fundraiser Sunday, Oct. 1, at Linduska Field in Jefferson. Gates will open at 5:30 pm. Mini cheer will perform at 6:15. Grades 3-4 flag football beings at 6:30, followed grades 5-6 tackle football. A free will donation will be collected at the gate. A meal…
Read MoreReminder: Cashless gate at Ram athletic events
Tickets can be purchased online or use credit/debit card at gate Greene County Schools activities director Dave Wright reminds Ram fans that Greene County and the Heart of Iowa Conference have gone to a cashless ticket system for all athletic events. He encourages Ram fans to purchase their tickets ahead of time at this link: https://www.gobound.com/ia/schools/greenecounty/tickets or use the attached QR…
Read MoreScranton council sets Oct. 10 public hearing on chickens in the city
Scranton City officials have scheduled a public hearing for Tuesday, Oct. 10, to listen to the pros and cons of allowing chickens inside the city limits. The meeting will begin at 6 pm. Many communities in the area have adopted ordinances that allow a small number of birds in the back or side yards. Generally no roosters are allowed. Jim…
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