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…
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ISU 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…
Read MoreBill Riley Talent Search showcases young talent
The Bill Riley Talent Search capped an afternoon of free entertainment on the Plaza Stage during the Bell Tower Festival in Jefferson Saturday. The local contest was sponsored by Greene County Farm Bureau, as in the past several years, but the organization was handled by volunteer Nicole Friess Schilling. 4-H members Regan, Cassie and Kirsten Lamoureux, Julia Saul and Annie…
Read MorePaton Fun Day organizers plan a full schedule
Paton will showcase the best of small town life at Paton Fun Day Saturday, June 27. All area residents are invited to participate in a wide variety of activities. The Loren Shriver Community Center and the adjacent city park will be the scene for most events.
Read MoreSpelling champions named
The Greene County Historical Society’s spelling bee wasn’t the biggest spelling bee ever, but it was an entertaining part of the Bell Tower Big Top Saturday afternoon at the Greene County Community Center.
Read MoreFree Google Chrome class starts June 29
The Jefferson public library will host a free computer class, “Using Google Chrome,” Mondays from 6 to 8 pm. The six-week course was originally slated to begin June 15 but has been delayed to begin June 29. Barb Brooker, whose particular expertise is teaching folks who think they’re too old to learn how to use technology, will teach the class.
Read MoreBell Tower Big Top draws big number of vendors
The days of the courthouse square being packed with vendors for the Bell Tower Festival have returned. Angie Pedersen, Bell Tower Festival coordinator, reports that carnival rides by Amusement Associates will take up the east side of the square, and vendors will fill the other three sides.
Read More‘Tour The Raccoon’ bringing cyclists from six states
Overnight in Jefferson during the Bell Tower Festival ~by Chuck Offenburger for the Raccoon River Valley Trail Association Bicycle riders from six states have pre-registered for the seventh annual “Tour The Raccoon” ride on the Raccoon River Valley Trail, set for this Saturday and Sunday, June 13-14. They’ll be in Jefferson Saturday night, with most of them camping at the…
Read MoreB.I.G. selects logo, T-shirt design
“I’d rather be ME than a BULLY” is the slogan selected by the steering committee of the Bully Project in Greene County (BIG). The slogan, suggested by 14-year-old Jasmine Blumberg of Grand Junction, will be lettered in blue on the back of orange T-shirts. The front of the shirts will feature the organization’s name. Orange and blue are the colors…
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