Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Greene County is excited to announce a free upcoming event that will delve into the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its applications for personal and business use. Farm management specialist Alexis Stevens will host this informative session Friday, Sept. 29, from 9:30 to 11 am at the Greene County Extension Office located at…
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Medical center Auxiliary sets date for salad luncheon
The Greene County Medical Center Auxiliary is pleased to announce the return of their popular salad luncheon fundraiser on Tuesday, Sept. 26, from 11 am to 1 pm at the Jefferson Elks lodge. There will be a variety of salads to choose from and take-out will also be available. Tickets for the luncheon are $8 each and can be purchased…
Read MoreRegistration for Greene Leadership 2023 open
Every three years Greene County Extension organizes an adult professional development program that builds dynamic leaders. Greene Leadership 2023 focuses on maximizing individual strengths and skills that translate to enhanced professional development and increased community involvement, beginning Oct. 10, for four consecutive Tuesdays. Sponsored by ISU Greene County Extension & Outreach and Junction Hilltop Wind, participants will meet from 10:30…
Read MoreMore of Iowa in extreme drought now than in last 10 years
A continued lack of precipitation throughout Iowa meant farmers had 6.8 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Sept. 3, 2023, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities included chopping corn silage as well as cutting and baling hay. Continued drought conditions have stressed corn and soybeans and dried them out to the point that some…
Read MoreLyle Rychnovsky, 1943 – 2023
Lyle Rychnovsky, age 79, of Rippey, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. His family will host a Celebration of His Life Saturday, Sept. 9, at the Rippey Community Center, followed by a gathering with his family. A private graveside service with military rites will be held in the Rippey Cemetery at a later…
Read MoreMore State Fair ribbons for Carlson
Marianne Carlson, unofficially winner of more Iowa State Fair foods contests than any other Greene County resident, added to her honors a first place win and a $200 cash award in the North “40” pie contest judged Aug. 13 at the fair. Entrants were tasked with creating an award-winning two-crust pie that did not use canned pie filling. Pies were…
Read MoreGreene County producers place in lamb, goat and hog shows at Iowa State Fair
In the Jackpot lamb show at the Iowa State Fair, Shahan Club Lambs of Jefferson claimed first in natural colored with Becca and in commercial Ewe 2 with Cadance; and second in purebred Hampshire with Avril and in crossbred white face with Becca. In the wether sire/dam sheep show Wolf Club Lambs of Scranton took first place in black face…
Read MorePheasant count best since 2015
The 2023 August pheasant population survey had the highest statewide counts since 2015, with the biggest increases coming from southwest, northwest and northeast regions. The statewide average was nearly 23 birds per route; a 15 percent increase over 2022. “The bird counts were better than we thought in northwest and northeastern Iowa. The population in northeast is the highest that…
Read MoreSeptember is Voter Registration Month
Last day to register to vote is Oct. 23 for the Nov. 7 school, city election Greene County auditor Billie Jo Hoskins and Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate are encouraging Iowans to celebrate National Voter Registration Month in September by registering to vote. National Voter Registration Day is Sept. 19, 2023. The National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS)…
Read MoreJSPC 1999 state champion football team featured in documentary Tuesday
“An Underdog Story”, a documentary about the JSPC Hall of Fame season of 1999, will be shown on the big screen Tuesday, Sept. 5, at the Sierra Community Theatre. Doors will open at 6:30 pm with the documentary starting at 7. The special showing is part of WHO-TV’s RVTV with Murph and Andy on the courthouse square that evening. WHO-TV…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Sept. 1
Persons pleaded not guilty in Greene County district court during the week ending Sept. 1 as follows: Andrew Lee Jensen, 41, of Jefferson, possession of marijuana- second or subsequent offense; Kyle Dean Rysavy, 24, of Jefferson, domestic abuse assault impeding air/blood flow causing bodily injury; and Teresa Ann Bebb, 59, of Perry, operating while intoxicated. Trial dates were set for…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Sept. 1
Cases were initiated in Greene County magistrate court during the week ending Sept. 1 as follows: Carranza Howell of Jefferson, theft- fifth degree; and William Ronald Breidert of Glidden, operating without interlock device.
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