Hoskins Stock Farm of Jefferson earned top honors in the Dorset sheep show judged Wednesday, Aug. 16, at the Iowa State Fair. Hoskins claimed the champion and reserve champion ewe banner and champion ram banner. Hoskins Stock Farm also won second place in the premier exhibitor contest.
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Carlson wins in State Fair cinnamon roll contest
Marianne Carlson’s cinnamon rolls are the favorite of many Greene County residents and garner high bids whenever she offers them for a charity auction. Judges of the Iowa State Fair cinnamon roll contest also like her rolls, choosing them as first place overall in the Aug. 12 contest. Carlson won a $200 cash prize and a stand mixer.
Read MoreLandus Coop’s annual photo contest now open
Winning photos to be featured in 2018 calendars Landus Cooperative members, customers, employees and community members are invited to grab their cameras to capture agriculture and rural-themed photos for the cooperative’s annual photo contest.
Read MoreUp to $50K for community of ‘Most Valuable Coach’
U.S. Cellular recently launched the Most Valuable Coach program, a campaign to highlight and recognize current active head or assistant high school athletic head coaches who have made a profound impact on an individual, school or community. Fifteen coaches will receive $5,000 grants for their school, and the winning coach will receive a $50,000 grant for his or her community.
Read MoreScranton playground dedicated, volunteers praised for hard work
~by The Scranton Journal A dedication ceremony was held for the new playground located in the Scranton School Memorial Park located east of the Community Center/city hall on Saturday afternoon. A nice sized crowd was on hand to celebrate the completion. Before the ceremony began, the youngsters in the crowd tried out the equipment and declared it “awesome!”
Read More5K run/walk to benefit Churdan library building fund Aug. 26
Runners and walkers are invited to help raise funds for the Churdan public library’s building fun at the Expanding our World 5K run/walk this Saturday.
Read MoreCommunity pep rally kicks off fall sports season
The plaza on the courthouse square was packed Tuesday evening as more than 300 student athletes, classmates, parents and members of the community gathered for a pep rally for all fall activities at Greene County High School. Local sportscaster Doug Rieder introduced Ram volleyball coach Donna Carhill, cross country coach Jeff Lamoureux, swimmers on the Boone high school swim team,…
Read MoreCounty youth succeed at Iowa State Fair
Members of the Horn of Plenty FFA chapter at Greene County High School won awards in FFA competition at the Iowa State Fair. In the FFA horse show on Aug. 16 Wade Wuebker showed the champion in the 2- to 5-year old walk trot class and Bailey Godwin showed the champion in the pony western pleasure class. Godwin also showed…
Read MoreMore State Fair wins for Carlson
Edited Aug. 24 with more results In a state that’s known for its pie, Marianne Carlson won first place in the My Pie Basket competition Aug. 18 at the Iowa State Fair. She received a $20 gift card for her prize-winning pie. Contestants were challenged to create an award worthy two-crust fruit pie.
Read MorePark dedication, community hog roast in Scranton Saturday
Volunteers are working this week to complete the playground at the new Scranton School Memorial Park in time for a dedication ceremony this Saturday, Aug. 19, at 4 pm. The park is located at 900 Eagle St, east of the community center.
Read MoreEnd of season hours told for Jeff pool
With the start of school next Wednesday, the Jefferson park and recreation announces the hours for the end of the season at the municipal pool. The pool will be open regular hours through Tuesday, with lap swim from 11:30 am to 1 pm and open swim from 1 to 8 pm. Family hour is 5:30 to 6:30 pm, when children…
Read MoreCarlson wins again in State Fair foods competitions
Marianne Carlson, Iowa State Fair food competitor extraordinaire, did well in competitions judged during the first three days of the fair. Carlson won first place in six categories of the King Arthur flour bread competition judged Aug. 10, the opening day of the fair. She took the blue ribbon in beer bread, French bread, mixed grain, oatmeal, sesame cheddar and…
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