Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Iowa Farm Bureau, and the Iowa Veterinary Medical Association are partnering to offer an educational series about the Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD)*,which goes into effect next Jan. 1. Iowa State Extension beef program specialist Chris Clark said Iowa veterinarians, livestock producers, and feed industry personnel are invited to participate.
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Hazardous waste collection Aug. 20 in Jefferson
Jefferson residents can take advantage of a free hazardous waste collection Saturday, Aug. 20, from 9 to 11 am at the Greene County Fairgrounds. The event is for Jefferson residents only.
Read MoreHundreds of quilts in weekend display
Quilting enthusiasts, young and old, male and female, roamed the Greene County Fairgrounds last weekend for the biennial Greene County Quilt Show. A good-sized crowd enjoyed viewing the large variety of quilts on display in two buildings. Vendors were on site giving presentations while Scranton native Holly Hedges Carter presented a program daily on her scrap quilt “addiction”. The Greene…
Read MoreGlass recycling to end Sept. 1
Glass will no longer be accepted for recycling in Greene County effective Sept. 1. Glass will not be accepted at the drop box or curbside locations.
Read MoreMonica McGregor named to 4-H Hall of Fame
Since 2002, each county in Iowa has had the opportunity to nominate an individual or couple who has shown outstanding service and dedication to the 4-H program to the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame. Greene County’s honoree for 2016 is the late Monica McGregor. McGregor will be represented by her family at the induction ceremony on Sunday, Aug. 21, at…
Read MoreHunter safety course next week
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal A hunter safety training course will be offered Aug. 16, 18, and 20. The course, sponsored by the Greene County conservation board, is scheduled for 6:30 to 9 pm on Tuesday and Thursday. These will be held at the Milwaukee Road depot in Jefferson. The class on Saturday will be located at Slininger Woods from 8 am…
Read MoreScranton council hires new attorney, handles other business
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The city of Scranton has a new city attorney. It is Jonathan Law, a member of the Mumma and Pedersen Law Firm in Jefferson and a Paton-Churdan graduate. When David Morain became the Greene County magistrate, he was required to be released from his duties as city attorney for Scranton and other communities. Scranton city…
Read MoreSummer school wraps up for students
Students attending summer school in Greene County Schools had opportunities they don’t have during the school year.
Read MoreQuilt show will include ‘man made’ creations
~by Denise O’Brien Van Of the 300 quilts that will hang in the Aug. 5-7 Greene County Quilt Show, at least five will be man made. Retired Churdan farmer and World War Two veteran Ivan Curtis will have five large quilts in the show, which will be held at the Greene County Fairgrounds on East Lincoln Way in Jefferson. Curtis,…
Read MoreSWCD tells winners of county fair drawings
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The Greene SWCD (Soil and Water Conservation District) has announced the winners of their annual Greene County Fair Booth drawing. This year the SWCD is awarding two $25 gift certificates to the Greene County Farmers’ Market and three $15 gift certificates to Deal’s Orchard.
Read MoreJHS class of ’61 gathers for 55-year reunion
Members of the Jefferson High School Class of 1961 came from all over the nation on the weekend of July 8 and 9 to celebrate their graduation for the 11th time at their 55th class reunion.
Read MoreResults of county fair beef shows told
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The 2016 Greene County Fair 4-H and FFA beef and bucket calf shows were held Saturday, July 16, at the Greene County Fairgrounds and were judged by Adam Darrington of Underwood. Bucket calf interviews were conducted by Greene County 4-H volunteers Jess Christensen, Tiffany Sohm and special guest Dr. Cathann Kress and Bob Dodds from…
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