The initial fall session of the popular Ogden Ag Marketing series will be Thursday, Nov. 19. Join Boone and Greene County Extension & Outreach for “Managing Risks of Unpriced Grain: Strategies & Tools – Iowa Commodity Challenge”.
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Course for women managing crops slated
Women who want to know more about how key crop production decisions for corn and soybeans are made are invited to Women Managing Crops, a three-session course designed for women of all ages and experience levels. The sessions take a seasonal approach and cover decision-making for pre-planting Nov. 5, the growing phase Nov. 12, and harvest Nov. 19.
Read MoreJefferson Friends of the Library name Friends of the Year
The Friends of the Jefferson Public Library honored four individuals as the library’s “Friends of the Year” for 2015: Vern Foje, Cassie Dozier, Joyce Allender and Conner Allender each received a certificate and thank you gift at a reception held in their honor on Monday, Oct. 12.
Read MoreLegends of journalists shared at Historical Society program
A trio of journalists told stories of Greene County journalists they consider to be “legendary” for about 30 persons at a Greene County Historical Society program Sunday afternoon at the museum in Jefferson. Chuck Offenburger and Denise O’Brien Van, both former Des Moines Register journalists, and Alan Robinson, who worked for New York City magazines before returning to his home…
Read MoreAttention grown-ups: It’s time to color
The Churdan public library will host an “after hours” adult coloring party Monday, Oct. 26, at 6:30 pm at the library. Coloring pages and a limited number of colored pencils available, but participants are welcome to bring their own favorite “colors.” “Relax, de-stress and enjoy the latest craze with us,” a library spokesperson said.
Read MoreNew rules for Scranton’s fall clean-up this Saturday
The city of Scranton has scheduled the fall clean-up for Saturday, Oct. 24, from 6 to 8 a.m. This is only for residents who live in the town of Scranton. Acceptable items must be delivered during this time to the dumpster location at city hall for disposal. Pick-up assistance may be available by contacting city hall at 712-652-3888.
Read MoreAuditions slated for Players’ production of “Annie”
The Community Players of Greene County has announced audition dates for the winter production of the musical “Annie.” Auditions for the children’s roles will be Sunday, Nov. 15, at First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson. Chorus auditions are slated for Monday, Nov. 15, at Greene County High School. Adults interested in specific roles will audition Tuesday, Nov. 17, at First Presbyterian…
Read MoreExtension offering CIC for commercial pesticide applicators
Greene County Extension will host a continuing instructional courses (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators in October. The course will be held at the Greene County ISU Extension and Outreach office in Jefferson. The training is required to be completed by the end of the year in order to maintain commercial certification with the State of Iowa.
Read MoreRaney to attend nonprofit summit
Peg Raney, program director of Jefferson Matters: Main Street, is an inaugural recipient of a Jude West Memorial Scholarship to attend the Iowa Nonprofit Summit Nov. 9-10 in Ames. Raney will attend the summit on behalf of Jefferson Matters: Main Street, but she also serves on two other non-profit boards, the Bell Tower Community Foundation and Grow Greene County Gaming…
Read MoreWomen Caring for the Land to meet Oct. 29 at Whiterock Conservancy
The health of our soils, the quality of our waters, and the vitality of our rural communities are important topics today and will continue to be important for the future of Iowa. Farmers, landowners, and tenants are talking about what improvements and changes they can do in their farming practices. With women now owning nearly half the farmland in our…
Read MoreIowa Barn Foundation fall tour includes Franklin Township
The Iowa Barn Foundation fall tour Sept. 26-27 brought folks on the gravel roads to appreciate the 90 preserved barns. Mary and Larry Richards of rural Jamaica, Franklin Township, had visitors from Nebraska, Wisconsin and areas of Iowa including Davenport, Slater, Cambridge, Boone, Rockwell City, Auburn, Stratford, Klemme, Ogden, Ankeny, Winterset, Adel, Minburn, Jamaica and Jefferson.
Read MoreCommunity Foundation annual fund drive under way
The Greene County Community Foundation’s annual fall fundraising campaign is in progress. Letters have been mailed to individuals and families who have previously donated as well as others who are known to be strong supporters of Greene County. The Greene County Community Foundation was created in 2005 to provide residents a way they could donate funds to benefit the entire…
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