The Hardin Happy Hustlers 4-H club held its June meeting at the Extension Office. Roll call was to name something fun you have done so far this summer. Various forms needed for Fair projects were discussed. All members are encouraged to enter at least one project for a static judging day which is on Tuesday, July 8. Ideas for the club’s Fair booth…
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Early Learning Center shares timely information
The Greene County Early Learning Center shares timely information from Safe Kids about the dangers of leaving young children in vehicles during the summer months. Infants and young children are particularly sensitive to the effects of extreme heat and must rely on others to keep them safe. When left in a hot vehicle, a young child’s body temperature can increase three…
Read MoreHannah Gunn crowned as fair queen
Hannah Gunn was named 2014 Greene County Fair Queen and will represent Greene County in the Iowa State Fair contest next month. Pictured (from left) are Noelle Gray, Hannah, Brittany Gunn and Emma Tilley. Hannah will be a senior at Greene County High School. She is involved in FFA as an officer, 4-H, Young Leaders, Interact Club, cheerleading and track. In…
Read MorePups and pigs at the Greene County Fair
The 4-H dog show was held Wednesday evening at the Greene County Fair. Dog exhibitors listened intently to directions from judges Ashley Kincaid and Savannah Ruby of Ames. Senior 4-H member Ashley Kuhl shows the result of hours of work with her beagle Shelby. Swine were showcased Thursday morning. Judge was Brice Conover of Baxter. James Holz is swine…
Read MoreNorthey to visit the Fair on Thursday
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey will visit the Greene County Fair this afternoon (Thursday) at 4 pm. He has a busy Thursday planned, with visits to the Wright County, Webster County and Calhoun County Fairs before coming to Jefferson. More exact information about his visit were not provided.
Read MoreA trio of candidates for Greene County fair queen
There will be three young women competing for the title of Greene County fair queen Friday at 6:30 pm on the stage in Clover Hall at the Greene County Fairgrounds. The winner will represent Greene County in the Iowa State Fair queen contest next month. Noelle Gray will be a senior at Greene County High School. She is involved in…
Read MoreScranton native part of innovative 3D printer design in world market
by Ellie Wilke, The Scranton Journal Something big is coming in terms of 3D printing and there is a Greene County connection. For those unfamiliar with the term, here is a quick run down. It all starts with a three dimensional model designed on a computer. Once created, the printer’s laser molds the image in liquid plastic. The plastic is…
Read MoreHistorical Society makes local history available at the fair
The Greene County Historical Society invites all fair-goers at the Greene County Fair to visit the Society’s fairgrounds annex near the north entrance to the fairgrounds. Pictured are Society members (from left) Paul White, Nick Foster and Ces Brunow cleaning last week in preparation for visitors.
Read MoreState cemeteries group to meet in Jefferson
The State Association for the Protection of Iowa Cemeteries (SAPIC) will meet in Jefferson Saturday, July 12, at 10:30 am.at the Uptown Cafe. Coffee will be served from 9:30 to 10:30 courtesy of the Greene County Genealogical Society. Lunch from the menu (on your own) will follow the meeting. After lunch, the Greene County Pioneer Cemetery Commission will either tell…
Read MorePlenty of fun for the younger set at the Greene County Fair
There will be fun for the whole family at the Greene County Fair as children have the opportunity to enjoy many activities created for their amusement. The schedule includes a photo scavenger hunt, Ag Olympics, Fun Zone, an outdoor movie with Poppin’ Penelope’s magic and balloon creations, an Extravaganza, Share the Fun, Kids’ Pedal Pull, a tug of war, a…
Read MoreGreene County Fair is near; all invited to exhibit in Open Class
Superintendents for the Greene County Fair Open Class invite all county residents to exhibit their hobbies or interests at the County Fair. There are open classes for all ages, men, women, youth, and children. Divisions are available in Arts & Craft; Hobbies; Photography; Collections; Antiques; Genealogy including stories, legal documents and family pictures; Foods, canned and baked items; Textiles and Fabrics,…
Read MorePeople’s Choice quilt block judging returns to the fair
A People’s Choice quilt block contest will return to the Greene County Fair as a fundraiser for Greene County 4-H. Exhibitors may enter one 12-1/2″ by 12-1/2″ quilt block in a color and pattern of their choice. Winners are determined by the public with donations; each cent donated equals one vote for a favorite quilt block. ($1 = 100 votes). Last year organizers were…
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