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…
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Cost 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,…
Read MoreBlood drives slated next week
LifeServe Blood Center will hold a pair of community blood drives in Greene County next week. Blood drives are slated for Tuesday, July 14, from 12:30 to 5:30 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson; and Wednesday, July 15, from 3 to 7 pm at the Methodist Church in Scranton.
Read MoreFamily Storyteller offered by Extension
Early literacy skills are a strong predictor of school success. Parents can help their children get a great start on reading and be prepared for school with Family Storyteller through Greene County Extension & Outreach.
Read MoreYard of the Month honors to Vi Goodwin
The Jefferson Garden Club’s July Yard of the Month award goes to Vi Goodwin, a retired daycare provider, who lives at 606 W. State St. Goodwin’s yard is anything but ordinary. In the middle of the front yard an arbor is covered with sweet autumn clematis. A pink bicycle sits among coneflowers, trumpet vine and buttercups. The bike has special…
Read MoreBeltz gives weather summary for June
Jefferson received nearly twice the normal precipitation in June according to volunteer weather observer John Beltz. Beltz reported a total of 8.68 inches, compared to the normal 4.67 inches. He reported rain on 14 days, with the heaviest rainfalls being 3.85 inches on June 25 and 1.47 inches on June 12.
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