The town of Churdan has many things planned to celebrate Halloween. On Wednesday, Oct. 25, the Churdan library is sponsoring a morning of trick-or-treat for children who aren’t in school yet. Instead of the children coming in costumes, they will make a character headband and then trick-or-treat along the sidewalk at the school. Anyone who would like to hand out…
Read MoreDay: October 22, 2023
GrCo FFA members attend Greenhand Fire Up
Each year southwest district and Iowa FFA officers plan and facilitate Greenhand Fire Up Conferences for FFA members in the southwest district. Atlantic High School welcomed FFA chapters from all over the southwest district on Oct. 18,. The Greene County FFA chapter sent six students to represent the chapter at this conference: Mason Lehman, Kaliyah Minnehan, Maggie Reed, Wyatt Babcock,…
Read MoreGreenbrier 4-H packs holiday boxes for children
Greenbrier 4-H youth are helping to impact a few of the millions of children around the world with the simple shoebox they put together. And they may not only be touching the child but the whole family. At their October meeting the Greenbrier members packed 30 boxes with personal care items, as well as accessories and fun things they thought…
Read MoreConsistent watering essential for new trees this fall
Fall is usually a good time to plant trees with mild temperatures and adequate ground moisture. With drought conditions across Iowa this fall, watering newly planted trees on a regular schedule through the 2024 growing season is essential for a strong start and healthy life. Shade trees can reduce heating and cooling costs, improve the air we breathe, add beauty…
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