Landus Cooperative hosted United States Senator Joni Ernst Aug. 31 for a tour of the company’s agronomy research plot and roundtable on agricultural issues. Farmer board members Jim Carlson and Trent Farnham of Gowrie, Jordan Carstens of Bagley and board president John Scott of Odebolt joined Landus Cooperative staff and the Iowa Institute of Cooperatives in hosting Ernst, a member…
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4-H records due Sept. 1
All 4-H members are reminded that record keeping and award applications are due Thursday, Sept. 1, at the Greene County Extension & Outreach office. Record systems turned in after Thursday cannot be considered for county awards.
Read MorePoetry gets a voice at Historical Society event
An small but appreciative group gathered Sunday at the Historical Museum to hear poetry written and read by local poets. The event was the fourth “Poetry Out Loud” hosted by the Greene County Historical Society and featuring poets of The First United Coven of Greene County.
Read MorePlanters added to courthouse square
The newest addition to the décor around the courthouse square is planters on nine of the pedestals. The iron planters were fabricated by Olson Ironworks. Prior to their installation, the tops of the pedestals were painted with a sealant to prevent any staining. The floral design was done by volunteers Jean Walker and Karen Lawton, with the planters created by…
Read MoreIowa pheasant population similar to 2015
Quail highest in 27 years State officials covered more than 6,000 miles of county roads counting upland game during the first two weeks of August and after all the species were counted, data compiled and numbers crunched, what can Iowa pheasant hunters expect to find this fall? A repeat of last year.
Read MoreExtension offers tips on storing garden produce
~by Richard Jauron and Greg Wallace, Iowa State University Extension & Outreach AMES – Fall is an excellent time to reap the benefits of home gardens. Produce harvested from personal plots can make for a bountiful feast. But storing and keeping produce including potatoes, onions and carrots fresh can become an issue. ISU Extension and Outreach horticulturists can help answer…
Read MoreScranton council sets hearing on comprehensive plan
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Scranton city council will hold a public hearing Tuesday, Sept. 13, at 6 pm on the zoning commission’s recommendation on the adoption of the proposed comprehensive plan. The hearing was set at the Aug. 9 meeting of the council.
Read MoreJPRD tells end-of-season hours for pool
Doggie Paddle Sept. 3 The start of a new school year means the end of the season at the Jefferson municipal pool. This week on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday there will be adult lap swim from 11:30 am to 1 pm and open swim from 4 to 7 pm.
Read MoreA close look at the Intermediate School
See a slide show below The Greene County Intermediate School, built in 1915 as the Grand Junction High School, was the location for an informational meeting hosted by the volunteer Pay It Forward committee earlier this month.
Read MoreGCNO tours Greene County Middle School
The proposed Greene County Schools bond issue would allow the district to take two vintage buildings out of use – the Intermediate School in Grand Junction, built in 1915, and the Middle School in Jefferson, built in 1921. The all-volunteer Pay It Forward Committee hosted a series of informational meetings earlier this month about the proposal, with meetings at the vintage buildings…
Read MoreBelgian waffle brunch in Churdan Sunday
Dad’s Belgian waffles will be featured at a brunch Sunday, Aug. 28, at St Columbkille Catholic Church in Churdan. Serving will be from 9 am to 12:30 pm. A variety of flavored syrups will be available, and sausage and beverages will round out the menu.
Read MoreFFA begins new year
Not just for “farm kids” Greene County FFA invites potential members and their families to the first meeting of the year. The meeting, slated for Tuesday, Aug. 30, will begin at 6 pm with a light supper in the school cafeteria.
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