Results from the Iowa State Fair food contests continue to be released and Marianne Carlson’s name is listed. Carlson, of Jefferson, won third place overall in the Keith’s Beer Bread competition. She placed second in the yeast beer bread class. Entries were judged on taste, texture and appearance. She also placed second in the fruit class of the Salsa Sensations…
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Fair Foundation auction nets $70,000
Completes $750,000 capital campaign The dinner and auction hosted by the Greene County Fair Foundation Sept. 4 raised more than $70,000 to complete a five-year capital campaign for improvements to the county fairgrounds. According to fair secretary Doug Hawn, more than 100 persons attended for a grilled dinner hosted by the Greene County Fair board and then bid on more…
Read MoreScranton council continues search for new city clerk
The Scranton city council is continuing its search for a new city clerk. Melinda Hinners, who has worked as the clerk for several years, submitted her resignation in late June and began a new position in early July.
Read MoreLocal producers place in State Fair sheep shows
The Iowa State Fair on Sept. 11 releases more results from sheep shows held during the fair. Hoskins Stock Farm of Jefferson earned reserve grand champion ewe honors in the Suffolk sheep show. Hoskins Stock Farm placed second and fifth in yearling ram; first and fifth in February ram lamb; fourth and fifth in March and after Ram lamb; first…
Read MoreDNR plans Volunteer Day at state parks Sept. 22
Iowans can help make their park a better place on Sept. 22 as more than 40 state parks will participate in the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) second annual statewide Volunteer Day. Todd Coffelt, chief of the Iowa DNR’s State Parks Bureau, said he hopes to see 1,000 Iowans participate in the event.
Read MoreNew session of ‘A Matter of Balance’ starts Sept. 10
A new session of “A Matter of Balance” will be held Mondays, Sept. 10 through Oct. 29, from 9:30 to 11:30 am at the Greenewood Center, 401 W. Greenwood Rd, Jefferson. The class is sponsored by Greene County Medical Center and Greene County public health. The class is for anyone who is concerned about falls, is interested in improving their…
Read MoreDiggers invited to help at Whiterock Conservancy
Invitations to join an arche0logical dig close to home are infrequent, but Whiterock Conservancy is issuing one now. Whiterock is looking for at least five volunteers to be part of a dig Saturday, Sept. 15. “As river levels change and meander, artifacts from Native American camp sites are exposed,” explained Joe Arts. He and Branden Scott will lead the dig.
Read MoreBlood drive in Jefferson Sept. 11
As summer comes to a close, LifeServe Blood Center is urging donors to get back into the swing of giving blood.
Read MorePreparing to ‘Grab & Go’ with financial records topic of Extension program
Natural disasters are a reminder of life’s uncertainty. What would you grab with only minutes to escape? Grab & Go Emergency Case: Financial Case will help participants learn to make a grab-and-go financial records case, improving their ability to rebound after a disaster. Two similar sessions are planned for Wednesday, Sept. 19: 12 to 1 pm at the Greene County…
Read MoreAn addition to Webb House fun
Middle school students who gather at the Webb House have a new outdoor game with the addition of an outdoor dodgeball court. Harry Ahrenholtz designed and built the court, just as he did the 9-Square in the Air game a year ago. Ahrenholtz said he started designing the court in his head during the winter. Due to health issues he…
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Summer reading program wraps up at Churdan library
The Churdan public library wrapped up its summer reading program. Prizes were awarded to all participants. Winners of the “guess the number of jingle bells” were Jared Dawson and Carson Rose. Each boy received a guitar in keeping with the summer reading theme “Libraries Rock.” (The correct number of jingle bells was 99.)
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