~by George Naylor, Churdan farmer I’ve been an independent voter for some time because I’ve been disgusted with both parties and how party leaders and big money determine who appears on our ballots. I thought Donald Trump would take the high road this time and serve to make voters optimistic about the future of our country. He said all Americans…
Read MoreDay: September 30, 2026
Forest, aquatic, right-of-way CIC set for Oct. 21
Preregister before Oct. 14 for fall commercial pesticide applicator Continuing Instruction Course Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Greene County office will host a Forest, Aquatic, and Right-of-Way Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators on Wednesday, Oct. 21. The program provided by the ISU Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) is available at office locations across…
Read MoreBuskerfest Oct. 17 in Jefferson
Downtown Jefferson will come alive with music, performances, art, and activity during the first-ever Buskerfest, Saturday, Oct. 17, from 10 am to 2 pm around the downtown square. So, what exactly is a busker? A busker is a street performer who brings their talent directly into public spaces, creating spontaneous entertainment for people passing by. Buskers can include musicians, singers, dancers, and other performers, turning sidewalks, street corners and unexpected spaces into their stage. Buskers perform for…
Read MoreWet week in Iowa
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. “Wet conditions persisted last week, with much of the state receiving above-average rainfall. This month is on track to go down as one of the warmest and wettest Septembers on record for the state of Iowa,” said…
Read MoreApplications for LIHEAP open Nov. 1
DHHS tells income guidelines Applications will be taken starting November 1, 2026, for the 2026-2027 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). This program is funded by the Department of Health and Human Services through the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, Community Access and Eligibility Division, Community Action Agencies Unit, and has been established to help qualifying low-income Iowa…
Read MoreIncreasing weirdness
~a column by Colleen O’Brien The president is bugging Canada with tariffs, disputes about a bridge and his usual bullying political rhetoric, so Canada is preparing “hypothetical contingency plans in case of a U.S. military incursion on our soil,” according to the Canadian Broadcasting Company [CBC] and the New York Times. For the third time during this administration, the U.S.…
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