“BRR” topic of meeting ~by Chuck Offenburger, Greene County Historical Society The Greene County Historical Society will learn about one of Iowa’s biggest – and most unusual – bicycle rides at the group’s Sept. 5 meeting at the United Methodist Church in Rippey. Bob Wilson, executive director of the Perry Chamber of Commerce, will provide a history of “BRR,” the…
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County 4-H members earn ribbons at State Fair
Greene County 4-H members earned several awards for their efforts in several project areas at the 2014 Iowa State Fair. Each year, 4-H members show their growth in goals they set for specific project areas through exhibiting at the Greene County Fair and Iowa State Fair. Exhibitors in non-animal project areas are chosen at the county level to advance to…
Read MoreCounty youngsters show in State Fair 4-H livestock shows
Several Greene County 4-H members showed livestock and other animals during the first and second week of the Iowa State Fair. While exhibitors in non-animal project areas are chosen at the county level to advance to the State Fair, all 4-H animal shows are open to all 4-H members wishing to exhibit. Noelle Gray is pictured with her dog Daisy…
Read MoreCollection nets more than a ton of hazardous materials
Jefferson city clerk Diane Kennedy reported to the city council that 58 residents dropped off a total of 2,519 pounds of hazardous material during the Aug. 16 collection at the Greene County Fairgrounds. That averaged to 43.42 pounds per vehicle. The Metro Park West Commission provided the following weights per category: lead-acid batteries, 495 lbs; oil based paint, 409; used…
Read MoreHotter weather moves crops along
Wettest week in seven weeks With the start of school temperatures and humidity climbed, as is often the case in Iowa. Above normal temperatures during the week ending Aug. 24 aided crop development, although rain limited some fieldwork, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture levels improved and rated 4 percent very short, 19 percent short, 73…
Read MoreLabor Day, a day for relaxing
There are no large parades or events planned for the Labor Day holiday in Greene County, but all government offices, as well as banks and most stores, will be closed. The Greene County Community Center remains open many holidays when the city office and the library are closed, but Labor Day isn’t one of them. The community center will be…
Read MoreMedical center’s DAISY Award to Jenny Taylor
Jenny Taylor received the first DAISY Award at a ceremony honoring excellence in nursing at Greene County Medical Center Aug. 21. Thirteen nurses received a total of 17 nominations for the award, which was instituted at the medical center by chief nursing executive Katie Heldt. Taylor (right) works in the medical center clinics. She was nominated for the award by…
Read MoreThe difference a day makes
Youngsters got a big lesson in the difference a day can make. Tuesday, the Jefferson municipal pool was the place to enjoy an afternoon of fun in warm, sunny weather.
Read MoreDoug Hawn inducted into Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame
Greene County native and longtime Greene County 4-H volunteer and advocate Doug Hawn (pictured, right) is the latest Greene County inductee to the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame. During a ceremony held at the Iowa State Fair 4-H Exhibits Building on Aug. 17, Hawn was recognized for his significant contributions to the Greene County 4-H program. The award was presented…
Read MoreFirst Baptist Church of Churdan to mark 125th anniversary Sunday
First Baptist Church in Churdan is celebrating its 125th anniversary with a day-long event on Sunday, Aug. 24. First Baptist Church in Churdan was organized in April 1889 with 34 members who met in Rogers Hall. The first church was built in 1891 on the present site and dedicated in October, debt free. The first pastor was L A Lovelace…
Read MoreWinners told for Hot August Night
Greene County Chamber and Development has announced winners in Peoples Choice voting at Hot August Night last Thursday. A 1959 Studebaker Silver Hawk shown by Barb Warner of Carroll won the Peoples Choice award for cars.
Read MoreMore results from the State Fair
Reports of successes at the Iowa State Fair will continue for the next week or two. With hundreds of competitions, it takes the State Fair team a while to get results to media outlets. Marianna Carlson of Jefferson won eight ribbons in four foods contests during the second week of the fair, including four in the Machine Shed pie contest…
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