The Community Players of Greene County are working hard on the next production, a readers’ theatre of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” The production is slated for Sept. 11-13. Done in the style of Readers Theatre, we will take the stage September 11-13. Watch for more information. Another major project the Players are working on is creating a master list…
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Abby Badger is Greene County Fair queen
Abby Badger (left) was crowned as Greene County Fair queen Friday evening. She will represent Greene County at the Iowa State Fair queen contest next month. She was crowned by 2014 Greene County Fair queen Hannah Gunn (right) Abby will be a junior at Greene County High School. She is active in dance, 4-H, FFA and the Interact Club, and has…
Read MoreJuggler entertains at libraries
There was nothing but smiles and laughter as juggler Jason Kollum of Chicago entertained people of all ages at Greene County’s six public libraries Monday and Tuesday. The Jefferson public hosted Kollum at the First United Methodist Church to allow for more room. The other events were held at of the libraries.
Read MoreFarm Bureau tells winners of kids’ pedal pull
Greene County Farm Bureau, Durbin Auto, New Coop, Breadeaux Pizza, and the Twiins Shoppe sponsored the Kids’ Pedal Pull at the Greene County Fair on Saturday, July 11. Twenty-eight youngsters ages 4 – 12 participated in their respective age groups. In spite of temperatures climbing into the 90s, participants lined up and were eager to compete. Kids and spectators of…
Read MoreServSafe training through Greene County Extension
Food service providers are concerned about food safety issues. We live in a time when food safety hazards are prevalent. Today’s consumer is much more aware and concerned about food safety and food borne illnesses, which makes the provider’s role even more critical. ServSafe provides food safety training for restaurant and other food service managers and professionals to meet the…
Read MoreCost share funds available for water quality efforts
DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey today reminds Iowa farmers that funds are available to help install practices focused on protecting water quality. Practices eligible for this funding are cover crops, no-till or strip till, or using a nitrification inhibitor when applying fertilizer.
Read MoreToo much fun at the fair
It was good, clean fun — well, not so clean — during the tug of war contest held Sunday afternoon at the Greene County Fair. The Dirty Half Dozen team started out with matching white T-shirts but in about 30 seconds, their shirts and the rest of their bodies were covered in black, thick mud when they lost their footing…
Read MoreRAGBRAI Dream Team pedaling to Jefferson for the county fair
About 40 teens from Des Moines will pedal to Jefferson Saturday and spend the night camping at the Raccoon River Valley Trail trailhead campground, right next to the Greene County Fair.
Read MoreCounty Fair under way for 4-H members
Schedule told for 4-H/FFA shows Judging of 4-H static (non-livestock) exhibits started the Greene County Fair Tuesday morning. The exhibits are meant to demonstrate knowledge and skills gained by 4-H members in the project areas they selected last fall. Possibilities go far beyond the sewing, cooking, and livestock projects of a generation ago to include rocketry, computer assisted drafting and video design.…
Read MoreJuggler coming to Greene County next week
Children of all ages and adults are invited to “See the Show! Become the Pro!” at Greene County libraries next Monday and Tuesday. Juggler Jason Kollum will perform his interactive show that guarantees a lot of audience participation. Monday performances are planned for 10 am at the United Methodist Church in Jefferson (hosted by the Jefferson public library), 2 pm…
Read MoreHistorical Society boosts presence at Greene County Fair
Ice cream socials, hosts for displays, one-room school and historical chats ~by Chuck Offenburger, Greene County Historical Society The Greene County Historical Society is increasing its programming this coming Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Greene County Fair. There will be more “hosts” volunteering in and around the Society’s fairgrounds building, helping visitors understand the antique farm machinery and other displays…
Read MoreElks fund pool passes for needy families
The Jefferson park and recreation department recently received $1,620 from the Jefferson Elks lodge to fund half-price pool memberships for families who meet income guidelines. Families whose children qualify for free or reduced meals at school can apply for the reduced rate on pool memberships. This summer, 24 families with a total of 89 children, and four children who have individual passes,…
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