Active and retired military personnel will be honored throughout the day at the Iowa State Fair Monday, Aug. 17. Veterans will be honored with discounted gate admission on Veterans’ Day, Aug. 17. With a military I.D., retired and active members of the armed forces and their spouses will receive $8 gate admission from 7 am to 5 pm.
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Iowans invited to “get your ag on” at the State Fair
DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey invites Iowans attending the Iowa State Fair to learn more about the many exciting opportunities available in Iowa agriculture and then share their experiences using the #GetYourAgOn hashtag on social media.
Read MoreGreene County Farm Bureau holds annual meeting
One hundred members enjoyed a roast beef dinner served by county 4-H members at the 2015 Greene County Farm Bureau annual meeting on Thursday, July 30, 2015 at Clover Hall at the Greene County Fairgrounds in Jefferson. Following the meal, president Perry Parker called the business meeting to order. He welcomed members and guests and introduced board members and spouses…
Read MoreAlmost typical weather for July in Jefferson
Jefferson was a little cooler but not much wetter than a typical July, according to weather data compiled by volunteer observer John Beltz. The average high temperature was 81.1 degrees, compared to the normal average high of 85.8 degrees. High temperature for the month was 91 degrees on July 13 and again on July 18. There were 12 days in…
Read MoreBuy a Brick deadline extended
The deadline for purchasing commemorative brick pavers for the Rippey Consolidated School memorial has been extend to Aug. 15 in an attempt to reach a goal of 100 bricks. The bricks are $50 each and can have up to three lines of lettering at 18 spaces per line. The Buy a Brick project is co-sponsored by the Rippey Alumni Association…
Read MoreLodging added to raffle for Oak Ridge Boys tickets
The raffle for a pair of tickets to the Oak Ridge Boys Nov. 7 performance at Wild Rose Jefferson has gotten even better with the addition of a room at the Cobblestone Inn the night of the performance. Concert seating is in the first three rows at the Greene Room. All proceeds from the benefit raffle will go to furnishings…
Read MoreSchool registration slated in both county districts
The Greene County and Paton-Churdan schools have announced registration dates for the 2015-16 school year. Registration for Greene County students will be Monday, Aug. 10, from 4 to 7 pm and Tuesday, Aug. 11, from 8 am to 3 pm at Greene County High School in Jefferson. Students in all grades will register there.
Read MoreHazardous waste collection Aug. 15 for Jeff residents
Jefferson residents can take advantage of a free hazardous waste collection Saturday, Aug. 15, from 9 to 11 am at the Greene County Fairgrounds. The event is for Jefferson residents only. Items that will be accepted include aerosol cleaners and paints; ammonia-based cleaners; antifreeze; batteries (only rechargeable); fertilizers; fluorescent light bulbs (cfls); gasoline and kerosene; oil, lead-based paint; stains, varnishes;…
Read MoreSpinal injury drill held at Jeff swimming pool
Staff at the Jefferson municipal pool successfully completed a drill last week involving a spinal injury. Pool manager Simeon Lang conducted the drill. Veteran lifeguard Allison Higgins was the “victim,” suffering a spinal injury after striking the diving board with her head as she dove into 10-foot deep water.
Read MorePublic comment time open for state wildlife plan
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is accepting public comment on its State Wildlife Action Plan over the next several weeks as part of a federally required comprehensive review. The draft revisions will be released in a series of chapters online at www.iowadnr.gov/Environment/WildlifeStewardship/IowaWildlifeActionPlan.aspx. The plan – “Securing a Future for Fish and Wildlife: A Conservation Legacy for Iowans” – is…
Read MoreGreene County Fair champions told
Staff at the Greene County ISU Extension & Outreach office has completed the daunting task of compiling information of all the trophies and ribbons earned by 172 4-H exhibitors at the 2015 Greene County Fair. For a list of champions in the various livestock shows and communications events held at the fair, click here: 2015 Fair champions
Read MoreSweet Corn Festival features….. sweet corn
Members of First United Methodist Church in Jefferson invite everyone to enjoy an Iowa favorite – sweet corn – at its best at a Sweet Corn Festival this Sunday, Aug. 2, from 5 to 6:30 pm at Russell Park and the adjacent United Methodist Church parking lot. The meal will feature sweet corn picked Sunday morning, along with pulled pork…
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