Residents of Bagley led the state in having the most rain to deal with over the Labor Day weekend with 6.35 inches in the Sunday night storm. Gov. Terry E. Branstad on Sept. 15 issued a proclamation of disaster emergency to assist those residents and their neighbors in recovering from recent severe weather.
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Benefit slated for Meinecke grandson Mark Johnston
A special benefit is planned for Sunday, Sept 20, from 11 am to 2 pm at the Panorama High School for Mark Johnston, Panorama middle school/high school principal who was diagnosed with esophageal cancer last December. Johnston is the son of Denny and Nancy (Meiecke) and the grandson of the late George and Roberta Meinecke.
Read MoreDave, Cherie Roquet named to Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame
A record breaking 125 Iowa 4-H volunteers from 91 counties were inducted into the 2015 Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame on Sunday, Aug. 23, at the 4-H Exhibits Building at the Iowa State Fair. Inductees or their representatives were presented a certificate by the Iowa 4-H Foundation as they were introduced on stage. A reception, sponsored by donors to the…
Read MoreFirst United Methodist kicks off year with Back to Church Sunday
The First United Methodist Church in Jefferson is again marking the Sunday after Labor Day, Sept. 13, as “Back to Church Sunday.” Members invite all who do not have a church home to check out the Methodist Church. The morning will begin with breakfast for the family at 8:30, with Sunday school for all ages at 9, coffee and conversation…
Read MoreYard of the Month honors to Wrights
The Jefferson Garden Club’s Yard of the Month honors for September go to Lyle and Mary Ann Wright who live at 503 N. Maple St. Their son Michael, a professional landscaper, assisted with the planting of a variety of flowers in the front. Passers-by will see hydrangeas, coneflowers, black-eyed Susan, roses and purple salvia. A drooping weeping willow spruce grows…
Read MoreCommunity leaders gather to address economic self-sufficiency for female Iowans
Seventy-percent of Iowa’s female headed households are struggling economically. Forty-percent are living in poverty and an additional 30 percent do not earn enough to support their basic living expenses. This according to the SHE MATTERS: 2015 Issues and Actions report. In an effort to help Iowa’s women and girls create economic self-sufficiency, the Iowa Women’s Foundation recently completed community meetings…
Read MoreGCDC plans annual meeting for Sept. 16
Greene County Development Corporation will hold its annual meeting Wednesday, Sept. 16, at Wild Rose Casino in Jefferson. The evening begins with a social hour at 6 pm. The GCDC board will hold a brief meeting at 6:30 pm, and the dinner and program will start at about 7 pm. The program will include a drone video of the new…
Read MoreRam home opener starts with tailgate
All Ram fans are reminded that the varsity football home opener Friday, Sept. 4, will be preceded by a silent auction and tailgate barbecue served by the Greene County Education Association. Serving will be from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Proceeds will go toward student scholarships. The Rams host the Kuemper Knights of Carroll. Kick-off time is 7:30 pm.
Read MoreWest Central® opens annual photo contest
Winning photos to be showcased in 2016 West Central calendar RALSTON –Area photographers again have the opportunity to showcase their work in West Central’s annual photo contest. Members of the cooperative, local communities, and customers are invited to submit rural and agricultural-themed photos for the cooperative’s 2016 calendar.
Read MoreLunch, card party in Churdan Sept. 13
A salad luncheon and card party are planned for Sunday, Sept. 13, at noon in the lower level of St Columbkille Catholic Church in Churdan. Hosting the party is Catholic Daughters of the Americas court 1550 of Churdan. Following a lunch featuring a wide variety of salads, games of pitch, nickels, euchre and bridge will be organized.
Read MoreOutdoor Day set for Sept. 19
Youngsters ages 8-18 are invited to join Greene County outdoorsmen and women for the annual Outdoor Day on Saturday, Sept. 19. The event will be held at Slininger Woods, 1430 Jordan Avenue, Jefferson.
Read MoreFamily Storyteller program builds pre-reading skills
Children who begin school without basic language and literacy skills have difficulty learning to read. Parents and other adults can be instrumental in preparing children to learn by reading to them at an early age. The Family Storyteller program, offered by Greene County Extension, uses 12 reading techniques, video clips, modeling and take-home activities to increase the amount and quality…
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