Iowa Central Community College will hold an orientation for new students in the High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) program Tuesday, March 18, at the Jefferson public library.
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Raccoon River Valley Trail fundraiser slated for Feb. 15
Magician-comedian Ben Ulin is the featured entertainer After anchoring its annual banquet at Panora for the past six years, the Raccoon River Valley Trail Association is beginning to move the event around to other trail communities along the trail, starting with the group’s 2014 event on Saturday, Feb. 15, at the West Des Moines Marriott Hotel.
Read MoreExtension tells speakers for 2014 Crop Fair
This winter’s Boone and Greene County Crop Fair is designed to help local growers achieve a more profitable operation. The program will be held Tuesday, Feb. 18, at the Odgen Community Center, 114 Southwest 8th Street in Ogden. The free program runs from 9 am to 12 pm with complimentary lunch served at noon. Reservations are requested by Feb.14.
Read MoreLocal VFW seeks funds for building rehab
VFW Post 9599 has always stepped up with financial help for local groups, using proceeds from its Bingo games and Friday night all-you-can-eat fish and chicken suppers for donations to the Relay for Life, the Jefferson park and recreation department, Boy Scouts, the high school yearbook and more. The post also donates to veterans’ projects and the VA hospital. Now,…
Read MoreTLC Wednesday fellowship changes speaker schedule
The calendar of speakers in Trinity Lutheran Church’s Wednesday Community Fellowship series has changed due to speaker availability. All area residents of all ages are welcome. Social time begins at 3 pm, with the speaker at 4 and a light supper at 5:30. There is no charge. The revised schedule follows: Feb. 12- Mikki Schwarzkopf and her antique Valentine collection…
Read MoreRevenue protection and 2014 crop outlook topics at ag marketing meetings
Greene County Extension and Boone County Extension are partnering again this year to host two crop marketing meetings in Ogden, open free of charge to anybody interested in learning more through hearing guest speakers who are experts on the topic.
Read MoreMidwest Partnership tells 2013 regional successes
New officers announced for economic development organization STUART – Stories of expansions, entrepreneurship and employment opportunities were plentiful at the 2014 Midwest Partnership Economic Development Corporation (EDC) annual meeting held Jan. 23 at Lake Panorama National Conference Center in Panora. The regional group, which includes Adair, Audubon, Greene and Guthrie counties, presented its 2013 results to more than 120 attendees…
Read MoreApplications available for Century Farm, Heritage Farm program
DES MOINES –Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey on Jan. 30 encouraged eligible farm owners to apply for the 2014 Century and Heritage Farm Program. The program is sponsored by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the Iowa Farm Bureau and recognizes families that have owned their farm for 100 years in the case of Century farms and 150…
Read MoreWest Central to host Market Outlook series
RALSTON – Today’s grain markets require a strategic plan for maximizing farm revenue and selecting efficient, yield-boosting inputs. The West Central® grain and agronomy team and 360 Feeds® are teaming up to offer unique business planning tools, market outlook analysis and weather forecasts for area producers.
Read MorenetINS offers scholarships for 2014 graduates
JEFFERSON – A division of Iowa Network Services (entitled netINS), based in Des Moines, has announced scholarship opportunities for 2014 graduating students. Since Jefferson Telecom is an independent telephone company, area students are eligible for the scholarship dollars.
Read MoreBRR is a boost for Rippey
The Perry Chamber of Commerce’s Bike Ride to Rippey, BRR, held the first Saturday of February for many years, provides fundraising opportunities for Rippey organizations. The Rippey Lions Club served a lunch at the new Community Center while the T.H.U.G youth group served at the United Methodist Church. The Rippey fire department hosted a beverage tent.
Read MoreGreene Gobblers plan annual banquet, auction
The Greene County Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation is hosting the annual banquet and auction on Saturday evening, Feb. 8, in Clover Hall on the Greene County Fairgrounds in Jefferson. The banquet committee has arranged a large selection of items that will be sold either on the live or silent auctions.
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