Predicts 15-20 years of severe winters ~by Denise O’Brien Van, special to GreeneCountyNewsOnline Iowa State University Extension climatologist Elwynn Taylor told about 20 Greene County farmers that they can manage risk in their row crop operations by paying close attention to historic weather and market trends. Well known for explaining weather phenomena to Iowans, Taylor gave his weather predictions for…
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Scranton library tells upcoming events
Staff at the H.F. and Maude Marchant Memorial Library in Scranton have planned activities as follows: Adults: March 17 – Book discussion 1 – 2 pm. Favorite books, best sellers and popular novels. March 19 – Cancer support group 4 pm. March 24 – Songwriter and poet John Richardson 5 – 6 pm. March 31 – Author discussion 1 –…
Read MoreTaylor to speak at ag marketing meeting Thursday
Boone County Extension and Greene County Extension are hosting the second Ogden Marketing Program of the year Thursday, March 12, at 6:30 pm at the Leonard Good Community Center, 114 SW 8th St, in Ogden. The meeting is free of charge to anyone interested in learning more through hearing expert guest speakers. Refreshments will be served.
Read MorePaton-Churdan, Greene County students advance to state speech contest
Speech teams from both high schools in Greene County had successful days at the district contest for individual events held at Dowling Catholic High School in West Des Moines last Saturday. The Paton-Churdan team fielded six events, all of which earned “I” ratings and will advance to the state contest.
Read MoreLions Club pancake supper next Monday
The Jefferson Lions Club will host its annual pancake supper Monday, March 9, from 5 to 7 pm at the Elks lodge in Jefferson. Tickets are available from Lions Club members or at the door. Net proceeds will go toward community projects. Drop boxes for donations of eyeglasses and hearing aids will be available as well.
Read MoreJump Rope/Hoops for Heart raises record amount
During the early weeks of February, students from Greene County elementary, intermediate, and middle Schools “jumped all over heart disease and stroke” by participating in the annual Jump Rope/Hoops for Heart fundraiser. Volunteer students from second through eighth grades participated in this year’s event, raising $15,552 for the American Heart Association. Funds raised for JRFH/HFH help fight heart disease and…
Read MoreAmerican Legion, VFW seeking funds for roof repair
The recently re-energized American Legion Post 11 of Jefferson has joined with VFW Post 9599 with a common goal of repairing and renovating the VFW building on N. Chestnut St. American Legion member Jim Andrew shares the following: “The American Legion Post #11 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #9599 are two separate veteran groups who together share a…
Read MoreBaked potatoes and PTSD on the docket at the Churdan library
The Churdan public library has two events planned in the coming weeks. In celebration of the Irish heritage of the northern part of Greene County, the library will serve a baked potato bar and sandwich supper Sunday, March 15, from 5 to 7 pm at the Paton-Churdan school cafeteria.
Read MoreEntreBASH coming March 31
Midwest Partnership will host an EntreBASH for area entrepreneurs Tuesday, March 31, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at Clover Hall on the Greene County Fairgrounds in Jefferson. The evening will include a brief program and time to talk with local experts and get tips on topics like business plans, accounting, business financing and using social media.
Read MoreFFA pancake breakfast rescheduled
The pancake breakfast planned by the Greene County chapter of FFA to celebrate National FFA Week was postponed to this coming Thursday, March 5, from 7 to 8:30 am at the Ram Restaurant at the high school. All are invited. There is no charge for the breakfast, but a free will donation will be accepted for chapter activities.
Read MoreAdaza Winter Picnic is this Thursday
All “Adaza folks” and their friends are invited to a Winter Picnic Thursday, March 5, at noon at the Martin House in Churdan. The picnic will be potluck, with the Bs provided — bread, butter and beverages. Those attending are asked to bring their own table service and something for the potluck. This annual event has been hosted by the…
Read MorePizza and Politics this Saturday
The second Pizza and Politics legislative forum will be held Saturday, Feb. 28, at noon at the Pizza Ranch in Jefferson. State Representative Chip Baltimore and state Senator Jerry Behn will give updates on the current issues being discussed at the state capital and field questions and concerns about issues important to Greene County residents. All citizens of Greene County…
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