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 MoreYear: 2023
Greenbrier 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…
Read MoreGrCo school board sees MAP test data
Greene County students are more proficient in reading and math than a year ago, according to data from September MAP (Measures of Annual Progress) testing. School principals shared MAP results at the Oct. 18 school board meeting. This is the second year the district has used the MAP test. Students take the MAP tests three times each year, with their…
Read MoreDecision on Kading housing project should be for financial reasons, not who might live there
~by Victoria Riley, GCNO publisher The proposed construction of workforce housing in Jefferson’s north central neighborhood has brought dozens of residents to the last two city council meetings. While the work of Greene County Development Corporation usually goes unnoticed by most residents, this project – 80 to 140 or so rental units built by Kading Construction to be managed by…
Read MoreFire destroys Midland Power warehouse
A warehouse at Midland Power Cooperative’s Boone administrative office was destroyed in a fire Thursday afternoon, Oct. 19. The 7,500-square-foot warehouse caught fire at approximately 3:30 pm. The building was unoccupied when the fire broke out and all Midland Power employees were safely accounted for. The building, as well as two pickups, an SUV, and a forklift, were destroyed. The…
Read MoreHistory Society sets two programs
~by Denise O’Brien Van for the Greene County Historical Society There will be a “Happy Haunting” on Sunday, Oct. 29, at the Greene County Museum, 219 E. Lincoln Way, Jefferson. The free 2 pm program will feature the “ghosts” of long-ago prominent persons with Greene County connections. Nicole Friess Schilling of Jefferson will appear as Eva Leonard, a Grand Junction…
Read MoreCasino surveillance cameras simplify catching a thief
Identifying a suspect in the theft of collectible coins, gold and silver bars, jewelry and cash valued at approximately $250,000 was made much easier by surveillance cameras at Wild Rose Casino. That the theft was reported the same day the suspect tried to unload his booty just shortened the time it took. At about noon Tuesday, Oct. 18, a Grand…
Read MoreKathleen Benson, 1932 – 2023
A memorial service for Kathy Benson, 91, of Jefferson will be held October 21, 2023, at The Northside Assembly in Jefferson. Pastor Rod Block will offer words of comfort. The burial will take place at a later date at Jefferson Cemetery. Kathleen Joan Benson, 91, of Jefferson, died October 16, 2023, in her home in Jefferson with her family around…
Read MoreChicken & noodle lunch Sunday in Jefferson
United Methodist Women of Jefferson will serve a chicken and noodle lunch Sunday, Oct. 22, from 11 am to 12:30 pm. Lunch will include salad, vegetable and dessert. Free will donations will be accepted. Lunches to go available will be available.
Read MoreNoah Hinote qualifies for second trip to state cross country meet
Ram junior Noah Hinote will run at the 3A state cross country meet Oct. 28 in Fort Dodge. The Rams finished eighth overall in the 3A state qualifying meet Wednesday in Winterset. Hinote finished in 18th place with a time of 17:31.10. He trimmed more than 15 seconds off his season-best time of 17:46.29, set at the HOIAC meet last…
Read MoreReynolds proclaims Blue Ribbon Week for Israel
Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation declaring the week of Oct. 22-29 Blue Ribbon Week and calling upon Iowans to observe this moment of solidarity by wearing blue ribbons in support of Israel. In advance of Blue Ribbon Week, the Iowa State Capitol building will be illuminated in blue in support of Israel beginning Oct. 18 through the evening…
Read More