Greene County Democrats are excited to celebrate the 250th anniversary of our United States’ Declaration of Independence and the end of the rule of kings in our country. The Democrats will take the celebration to the Greene County Fair Friday, July 10, from 1 to 8 pm and Saturday, July 11, from 8 am to 6 pm. They’ll be located…
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Naig salutes farmers on country’s 250th birthday
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released June 29 by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. “As we celebrate America’s 250th birthday with community events, backyard barbecues and fireworks, we’re reminded that agriculture has always been central to our nation’s story. Our farmers have helped feed, fuel and sustain America since…
Read MoreView from my window – America’s birthday
June 29,2026 The semi quincentennial (pronounced sem-ee-kwin-sen-TEN-ee-ul). or the 250th birthday of the United States, will be celebrated this week on July 4. Historical documents show the “vote” took place on July 2, 1776, was formally adopted on July 4th, but most of the delegates signed primarily on Aug. 2. I recall the bicentennial 50 years ago and taking our…
Read MoreOf patriots and Fatherland
I happened to come across some comments from politicians and political pundits claiming that the “No Kings” and anti-ICE supporters are Patriots. One of the primary signs of the progressive movement is defiance toward the correct definition of words. The movement has led to a reassignment of definitions, like Patriot. Even a suspect left-leaning AI overview will give you a…
Read More“Remarkably Bright Creatures”
by Colleen O’Brien I watched a movie three times in two weeks. And read the book. I haven’t been quite so crazy about a story in a long time — since I read Gone With the Wind five times between the ages of 12 and 20 (when I finally got it that Rhett and Scarlett were not suited.) “Remarkably Bright Creatures,” the movie…
Read MoreGreene County landowners eligible for funds to install perennial buffers to improve water quality downstream
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig announced June 30 the expansion of the Streamside Buffer Pilot Project to include farmers and landowners living in all 22 counties in the Greater Des Moines Watershed. Greene County is one of those counties. The expansion is part of the Greater Des Moines Watershed Program, a targeted initiative to accelerate and scale up the use of…
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