Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and the Iowa State College of Agriculture and Life Sciences will host the 37th annual Integrated Crop Management Conference, set for Dec. 9–10, at Prairie Meadows in Altoona. The ICM Conference brings together the latest university research, expert perspectives and practical crop production information for crop professionals and farmers. Participants will spend two days…
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Non-soil fumigation CIC is Nov. 17
Preregister before Nov. 10 for fall commercial pesticide applicator Continuing Instruction Course Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Greene County office will host a Non-Soil Fumigation Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial and private pesticide applicators on Tuesday, Nov. 17. The program provided by the ISU Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP), is available at office locations across…
Read MorePest control operators CIC slated for Dec. 9
Preregister before Dec. 2 for fall commercial pesticide applicator course Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Greene County office will host a Pest Control Operators Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2026. The program, provided by the ISU Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP), is available at office locations across Iowa. The…
Read MoreIowa history program, trivia challenge part of Iowa author’s Oct. 22 visit
Are you familiar with the Cedar Rapids sisters who gained national fame by allowing audiences to throw food at them during their performances? How well do you know Iowa history? An Iowa history trivia challenge will be part of a program titled “Iowa’s Rogues & Heroes” on Thursday, Oct. 22, at 5:30 pm at the Milwaukee Depot located next to…
Read MoreAmerican Legion oratorical contest can net college scholarships
Greene County High School students along with homeschooled students in grades 9-12 are invited to compete in the annual American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship Program. Your local American Legion Post #11 will conduct the High School Oratorical Scholarship Program – “A Constitutional Speech Contest” – before Dec. 7.The deadline to apply is Nov. 1. In addition to the awards…
Read MoreGreene County Medical Center Foundation suggests ‘Give Smarter’
Charitable giving is about more than writing a check. The recent Smart Charitable Giving Seminar at Greene County Medical Center explored strategies for gifts you are already planning to make while potentially allowing you to keep more of your own money. Max Nees, CFP®, of Journey Financial and Ross Martens, CPA of Martens & Associates shared tips for practical planning involving qualified…
Read MoreOrnamental, turfgrass pest control course Nov. 4
Preregister before Oct, 28 for fall commercial pesticide applicator Continuing Instruction Course Jefferson, Iowa – Iowa State University and Outreach Greene County office will host an Ornamental and Turfgrass Pest Control Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026. The program provided by the ISU Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) is available at…
Read MoreHawk watch at High Trestle Trail overlook Oct. 10
Part of World Migratory Bird Day Join birders from around central Iowa at the High Trestle Trail Overlook, near Madrid, Saturday, Oct. 10, from 10 am to 4 pm, to witness raptors heading south on their migration route. Iowa wildlife experts will be on hand to help identify and count migrating hawks, falcons, vultures and osprey flying along the Des…
Read MoreBingo at the VFW hall
Bingo games and supper are on the calendar for Monday, Oct. 12, at the Jefferson VFW hall at 109 N. Chestnut St. Doors will open at 5 pm with bingo starting at 6:30. There will be cash payouts and a blackout game in which the winner takes all. Supper will be available for $10, with a barbecue rib sandwich, baked…
Read MoreOpen mic for poets at the Gallup House
The public is invited to a Poetry Guild open mic night Monday, Oct. 12, at 7 pm at the Gallup House, 703 S. Chestnut St, in Jefferson. Poets will be welcome to share their original work. Organizers ask that each poem be no longer than three minutes. The slam will continue for one hour or until everyone has a chance…
Read MoreForest, 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 MoreWeary Ramblers wins Duo of the Year at Josie Music Awards
Weary Ramblers, a duo well known in Jefferson, took home the Duo of the Year award at the Josie Music Awards Sept. 21, in Nashville, TN. The awards were hosted at the Grand Ole Opry and Weary Ramblers members Chad Elliott and Kathryn Severing Fox were in attendance. “It was like magic to be up there again. We know the…
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