The work of Greene County poets will be published in Lyrical Iowa 2016. Lyrical Iowa 2016 showcases the work of 351 poets, as compiled by editor Lucille Morgan Wilson. The published poems were selected from entries in the Iowa Poetry Association’s 71st annual contest.
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Extension receives Alliant funds for STEAM camps
Greene County Extension and Outreach is among 12 regional Iowa nonprofit organizations to receive funds from the Alliant Energy Foundation in the second of the two 2016 giving cycles.
Read MoreNativity Festival nets $7,600 for Habitat for Humanity
The fifth annual Nativity Festival, held Sunday at the First United Methodist Church in Jefferson, drew good attendance and raised more than $7,600 for the Greene County affiliate of Heart of Iowa Habitat for Humanity. The total includes $2,750 donated by area banks as a match to funds raised.
Read MoreGen. Society seeks info on country schools
The Greene County Genealogical Society is asking for help in completing information about country schools in the county circa 1892-1920. At that time, every section in every township had its own school. The schools were numbered or referred to by a family name. The society was gifted with a large collection of clippings naming schools, but in compiling and organizing…
Read MoreNHS to hold bake sale for Lots of Socks
The Greene County High School chapter of National Honor Society will have bake sales Saturday, Dec. 17, from 9 am to noon at Fareway and Hy-Vee. Items will not be priced but students will accept good will offerings. The students plan to have some diabetic items at the sales.
Read MoreWeiss president of statewide professional association
Wade Weiss, Greene County engineer since 1993, began his term as president of the Iowa County Engineers Association at that group’s annual conference last week in Ames. The Iowa County Engineers Association, a professional organization, was formed in 1913 to serve Iowa secondary road transportation needs. “It’s nice to be able to give back to the organization,” Weiss said. “I’ve…
Read MoreReminder: ATV, snowmobile registrations due Dec. 31
The Iowa DNR reminds owners of off-highway vehicles to renew their registrations by Dec. 31, 2016. Vehicle types include all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), off-road utility vehicles (ORVs), off-road motorcycles (ORMs) and snowmobiles.
Read MoreGreene County sheriff’s office working to keep tobacco from teens
The Greene County sheriff’s office has taken a pledge to keep tobacco, alternative nicotine and vapor products out of the hands of Greene County youth. Known as I-PLEDGE, the program is a partnership with the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division (ABD) to educate local retailers and to enforce Iowa’s tobacco, alternative nicotine and vapor product laws. Since the program’s inception in…
Read MoreState AG prosecutes mail fraud, offers tips to avoid being a victim
“Predatory” Mass Mail Operation Permanently Barred from Targeting Iowans Miller alleges NY business sent deceptive prize mailings to older Iowans and marketed victim lists to con artists DES MOINES – A New York company will cease mail marketing to Iowans to resolve a consumer fraud lawsuit filed by Attorney General Tom Miller. Polk County District Court Judge Brad McCall…
Read MoreReferendum to reinstate Iowa beef checkoff passes
Official results yet to be certified DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship on Dec. 8 announced the passage of the referendum to reinstate the $.50 per head Iowa beef checkoff that was held Nov. 30. The preliminary results show a positive vote of 56 percent to 44 percent in favor of reinstating the assessment. A simple majority…
Read MoreFamilies brave the cold to hear a warm ‘ho-ho-ho’ from Santa
Santa Claus did the honors of lighting a large Christmas tree to signal the “official” start of the Christmas season in Jefferson last Thursday evening. The community Christmas tree lighting was hosted by Jefferson Matters: Main Street at the Thomas Jefferson Gardens. About 150 attended the outdoor ceremony on one of the first very cold evenings this winter.
Read MoreWinners told in Patriot’s Pen essay contest
Winners at Greene County Middle School in the Patriot’s Pen essay contest, sponsored locally by VFW Post 9599, were announced at a school assembly Monday morning. Madison Hayes won first place. She was awarded $50 and her essay will be forwarded to the district competition. Avery Walker placed second and received $20 and Jonathan Mobley placed third place and received $10.
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