The Greene County Gobblers chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation enjoyed a successful evening of fundraising while having some fun and promoting youth programs and hunter safety at its annual banquet Saturday evening. More than $6,000 was raised through the auction, games and raffles. Fred Long is chapter president. He is assisted by a committee of Susan Cort, Kevin…
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Lenten Luncheon series begins this week
The ecumenical Lenten Luncheon series begins Ash Wednesday, Feb. 10, at the St Joseph Parish Center in Jefferson. Each Wednesday during Lent one Jefferson church serves a light lunch from 11:45 am to 12:15 pm, followed by a devotional program from 12:15 to 12:45. The programs are typically led by lay members of the host church.
Read MoreOgden Ag Marketing series starts Thursday
The first spring session of the popular Ogden Ag Marketing series will be Thursday, Feb. 11. All ag producers are welcome to join Boone and Greene County Extension & Outreach for “Utilizing Crop Records to Manage Margin and Marketing Risks.”
Read MoreCattlemen plan banquet for Feb. 20
The Greene County Cattlemen are making preparations for their annual banquet to be held Saturday, Feb. 20, at the Greene County Fairground’s Clover Hall. Social hour begins at 6 pm with a prime rib dinner at 6:30 pm. .
Read MoreHyett is new county youth & 4-H coordinator
A new era in youth programming at ISU Extension & Outreach – Greene County has begun with the addition of Kayla Hyett to the team. Hyett began her tenure as county youth & 4-H coordinator (CYC) on Jan. 20. As CYC, she is the primary contact and coordinator for 4-H. She will also work closely with county families coordinator Sue…
Read MoreChildren’s author speaks at Greene Co Elementary
Children’s author Julia Cook visited Greene County Elementary School Jan. 27. She did presentations for students in kindergarten through third grade in the morning, and in the afternoon she did a presentation for teachers of pre-kindergarten through fourth grade on grit and rigor in the curriculum. Cook has written more than 50 children’s books, many of which are used in…
Read MoreHigh school music department planning two events
The Greene County High School music department will host the Iowa High School Music Association state jazz choir festival Monday, Feb. 8. The first group goes on stage at 5:40 pm. Each group will perform, be judged, and given a short clinic on the high school auditorium stage.
Read MoreLess snow than usual in January
Although there was snow on the ground the entire month of January, Jefferson received significantly less snow than normal. According to volunteer weather observer John Beltz, Jefferson received 2.0 inches of snow, while 7.5 inches is normal for January. The snow equated to .53 inch of precipitation, with .96 inch being normal.
Read MoreAg producers invited for coffee and discussion
Greene County Extension is hosting a series of Coffee & Conversation events, bringing farmers and other ag professionals together for an informal discussion on current ag topics.
Read MoreLocal veterans groups recap 2015
A year ago, In January 2015, VFW Post 9599 and American Legion Post 11 merged as a united veterans group for the Jefferson area. Their most significant project during 2015 was to reestablish, renovate, and resurrect the building on the east side of the courthouse square where members of both organizations meet. With that goal in mind, they held seven…
Read MorePlant edible habitat, conservation cover
DES MOINES – Create some habitat and conservation foodscapes, with the Wild Edibles specialty packet from Iowa’s State Forest Nursery. “The packet consists of tree and shrub species selected for their potential to provide delicious berries and nuts to enhance your diet,” says Paul Tauke, state forester. “This packet is a great and affordable way to develop a wild garden…
Read MoreAFS student tells of his life in Hungary
Levy Kiss, 17, has been in Iowa since August. He attended school at Glidden-Ralston during the first semester and has been at Greene County High School since earlier this month. Of all he’s seen and done in the States, his favorite is one of the first. “I really liked the State Fair,” he said. “I’ve never seen a festival like…
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