Iowa state parks are gearing up for the Fourth of July weekend and are ready to welcome thousands of campers, cabin renters, picnickers and outdoor enthusiasts. The weather forecast for most of the state and weekend is favoring plenty of outdoor activity. “State Parks are great destinations for these major summer holidays,” says Todd Coffelt, DNR state parks bureau chief.…
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Bardole, Rinehart on ballot for IA Soybean Assoc board
A pair of local farmers seek to contribute their experience to improve the competitiveness of Iowa soybeans. At Large candidates Tim Bardole of Rippey and Greg Rinehart of Boone are running for the Iowa Soybean Association board of directors.
Read MoreRed Cross offers tips for holiday safety
DES MOINES — It’s almost time for the long Fourth of July weekend and many Iowans will spend part of their holiday at a backyard or community pool, traveling, firing up the backyard grill or enjoying fireworks. The American Red Cross offers a series of steps everyone can follow to safely enjoy the holiday weekend.
Read MoreAnother successful Scranton alumni reunion enjoyed by grads, friends
Roughly 500 Scranton High School graduates, staff members and friends registered for the all school reunion held Saturday evening in the Scranton Community Center. The former school building was comfortably cool thanks to the air conditioning installed in the past couple of years.
Read MoreWild Rose Jefferson slates job fair this Saturday
Wild Rose Jefferson will host a special job fair Saturday, June 27, from 9 am to noon at the Wild Rose transitional office at 300 Microsoy Drive, east of Highway 4 and Fareway in Jefferson. The job fair will focus on filling table games dealer and slot player customer service positions as well as food and beverage and event staff.
Read MoreSpecial sale Wednesday at the Gift Garden
All members of the community are invited to take advantage of a one-day sale at the Gift Garden at Greene County Medical Center Wednesday, June 24. All items, including Fourth of July décor, will be 30 percent off. “Now is your chance to get that decoration, scarf, purse, jewelry or gift you have been waiting for,” a spokesperson said. (Pop,…
Read MoreMusic with the Old Guy at Tuesday’s farmers market
The June 23 farmers market in Jefferson will feature not only locally grown produce, baked goods and crafts, but live music shared by DEVELOPMENT ROCKS with the Old Guy, also known as Greene County Development Corp executive director Ken Paxton. Paxton was an occasional guest at last summer’s markets, setting up in the shade on the southeast corner of the…
Read MoreRobbins steer places third in ICA competition
A steer raised by Justin and Lacie Robbins of Scranton and sponsored by Collison Embryo and Vet, Lytton Farm Equipment and Mike Sorensen won third place in the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association Carcass Challenge contest. ICA president Phil Reemtsma of DeWitt awarded Robbins a jacket, hat and $250 cash prize for his placing in the Retail Value per Days on Feed…
Read MoreISU Extension provides resources on human impact of avian influenza
Multi-state approach offers education and outreach for families by Debra Sellers, Laura Sternweis AMES — In response to the recent avian influenza outbreak, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach has launched a multi-state approach to providing research-based information and resources to families. “By leveraging our resources and strategically sharing information with families throughout Iowa, Minnesota and South Dakota, we are…
Read MoreVolunteer sewers wanted: No experience necessary
DES MOINES — The Iowa State Fair Fabric and Threads Department is seeking fabric donations and volunteers for the seventh annual Iowa State Fair Sew-In. The free program offers fairgoers a chance to try their hand at simple sewing and quilting while providing warm blankets to local children in need.
Read MoreAusberger farm site of PFI field day highlighting automation
Farmers can learn about using automation on their farms at a field day hosted by Practical Farmers of Iowa at the Hardin Township farm of David Ausberger Thursday, June 25, from 10 am to 1 pm. The event, “Farm Production: Corn, Soybeans, Solar and Wind,” is free to attend and will include lunch (for those who RSVP by Monday, June…
Read MoreJPRD tells winners in Ding Dong Dash
The Ding Dong Dash returned to the Bell Tower Festival as a timed event after being untimed last year, with 113 running in the 5K and 10K races and another nine people doing the 1 mile fun run. Participants came from 28 Iowa towns and from Massachusetts, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Texas and Florida. Overall winners in the 5K men’s…
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