Winners in recent VFW contest read their entries at a VFW District 6 meeting Jan. 14 hosted by Post 9599 in Jefferson. About 40 persons attended the district meeting. Cassidy Christensen, a student at Glidden-Ralston High School, placed first in the district and third in the state in the Voice of Democracy competition.
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CRP landowners’ meeting on land rules, MCM plans
The Conservation Districts of Iowa (CDI) and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) along with USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA), will hold an informational meeting for landowners and operators who will be conducting Mid-Contract Management (MCM) on Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres. It is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 26, at 10 am at…
Read More4-H members reminded of FSQA dates
Greene County 4-H members are reminded to mark their calendars with dates for training and testing in the Food Safety Quality Assurance (FSQA) certification program. All youngsters exhibiting beef, dairy (cattle and goat), meat goat, rabbit, poultry, sheep or swine at the Greene County Fair and Iowa State Fair must attend a training or test to become certified in the…
Read MoreJagged Edge Salon is next step in rejuvenation of Grand Junction
A year ago at the grand opening of the Grand Junction Community Center, organizer Diane Wise called it “the catalyst for future improvements, a new face on Main Street and a reason to keep moving forward.” The next step in the reclamation of Grand Junction’s Main Street opened two weeks ago – Jagged Edge Salon, owned and operated by Amber…
Read MoreQuick, healthy meals topic of Extension program Jan. 19
Registration deadline Jan. 16 Busy families who are looking for ways to eat healthier, save money on food and reduce stress will benefit from Healthy Meals in a Hurry. The program is slated for Thursday, Jan. 19, from 5:30 to 7 pm at Central Christian Church in Jefferson.
Read MoreNew Extension club for youngsters starts Feb. 8
Greene County Extension is partnering with local business to hold two new camps for Greene County youngsters in grades 5-8. WOLF (Well Organized Learning Fun) Club will present two winter camps after school on Wednesdays – HOWL and PACK: Robotics.
Read MoreJump Start Monday coming to Jefferson Elementary
Beginning next Monday Greene County elementary students will have an added reason to shake off the weekend and start a new week. The first Jump Start Monday, a school-wide 20 minute gathering at the start of the day, is slated for Jan. 16.
Read MoreChurdan library slates events
The Churdan public library is hosting two events next week. The first is a free session to help understand “The Cloud” as an option for data storage and how to use Drop Box. Marcie Boner of Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone Association will be the presenter Tuesday, Jan. 17, at 9:30 am at the library.
Read MoreProm Closet open Saturday in Coon Rapids
The Prom Closet will be open Saturday, Jan. 14, from 9 am to 2 pm at Ascension Lutheran Church in Coon Rapids. The Prom Closet provides high school students who might not otherwise be able to afford prom attire and opportunity to select a dress and other accessories at no charge. All items in The Prom Closet have been donated so…
Read MoreNew physician joins UnityPoint Clinic in Jefferson
Greene County Medical Center and UnityPoint Clinic announce that Dr Susan Harte will join UnityPoint Clinic- Jefferson on Jan. 9. Harte’s clinical interests include family medicine and urgent care. Patient-centered care is important to her. “I want to know what is the best care plan for my patients. Finding what will work so they feel comfortable is very important to…
Read MoreGenealogical Society meets Saturday
The Greene County Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, Jan. 7, at 10 am in the basement meeting room of the Jefferson public library. There will be an “antiques roadshow” with someone there to look at our finds. There is a limit of two items per person. Guests are always welcome. The meeting room is handicapped accessible.
Read MoreChamber annual meeting is Jan. 29
The Greene County Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual meeting Sunday, Jan. 29, at the Greene Room Events Center at Wild Rose Casino in Jefferson. The evening will begin with a social hour and dinner. At the business meeting members will vote on a slate of officers for 2017. At this time, the slate includes Ora Stevens as president,…
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