We’re approaching the finish line in the campaign season and the news and political ads are getting tiresome. Here’s a challenge to make them interesting again. Following is a list of 15 logical fallacies. As you consume “news” over the next month, see if you can find examples of all of them. Some will be easy to spot; others, not…
Read MoreDay: October 9, 2024
GrCo FFA competing with SEV FFA in food drive
The Greene County FFA will partner with the Central Plains FFA to collect food and goods to donate to their local food pantries. They will accept donations the week of Oct. 7 until the first quarter of the football game at Southeast Valley on Oct. 11. This friendly competition is to see which chapter can collect the most donations for…
Read MoreSupervisors discuss CO2 pipeline, hear about property tax collection
Accept resignation of veterans affairs director Bierl Greene County veterans affairs/general assistance director Mike Bierl has made a positive impression on the county supervisors in the five years he has served in the post. The county supervisors at their Oct. 7 meeting accepted his resignation for the purpose of retirement effective Jan. 8. “He’ll leave big shoes to fill,” board…
Read MoreView from my window: Oaths and pledges
We have all been reading and hearing about protecting and defending the United States Constitution in the current political ads. I recently had an evening mealtime discussion with my husband about the oath he took when he was sworn into the Army and comparing that oath to the one administered to the President. My exploration led to a rabbit hole…
Read MoreISU Extension & Outreach offers course for farm women
Women’s roles in agriculture continue to expand. In Iowa, one in five principal operators or primary managers of farm businesses are women. Women involved in agriculture in Iowa have a significant economic impact – nearly $500 million. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach continues to provide educational opportunities for women across the state to be more informed about the finances…
Read MoreDry weather aids harvest, drops pasture conditions
Iowans experienced another week of dry and windy conditions which allowed farmers 6.7 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending October 6, 2024, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Corn and soybean harvest continued to be the primary field activities for the week. Combine and other equipment fires were reported as weather conditions increased the risk of…
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