Officials with Midland Power Cooperative announced Jan. 9 an unprecedented $750,000 year-end bill credit for its power customers. The announcement marks the second time in the Cooperative’s history that a year-end bill-credit has been issued, and surpasses the previous credit by a quarter of a million dollars.
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Top consumer complaint in 2013: Home mortgages
Top three consumer protection division complaints last year related to mortgages, debt collection & used vehicle sales DES MOINES – Troubles with home mortgages, debt collection practices and used vehicle sales topped the list of complaints consumers filed last year with the attorney general’s Consumer Protection Division. “The numbers show that many people who are struggling financially are struggling even…
Read MoreMiller urges free credit monitoring for Target customers
Target offers one free year of credit monitoring, in wake of massive data breach; Miller also warns of potential for additional scams DES MOINES – Attorney General Tom Miller urged Iowans who have shopped at Target stores or through the company’s website to seek free credit monitoring, offered by Target for one year, following the massive data breach the retailer…
Read MoreFairytales the theme of winter reading program
The magic begins when you pick up a book… “Believe…The Magic of Fairytales” is January’s theme in the Jefferson Public Library children’s department. Children can spy Cinderella’s slipper, Ariel’s fork (hairbrush), Aladdin’s magic lamp, and more during the “I Spy” contests. Children in grades 2-5 are invited to pick up a reading and activity packet and read about Rapunzel, Jack in the Beanstalk,…
Read MoreIt might not be Sochi, but Jefferson has ice skating
Next month ice skating will captivate Americans as the Winter Olympics claim the international spotlight. Figure skating, speed skating and ice hockey in far-away Sochi, Russia will hold our attention. A small but energetic group of Jefferson residents want folks to know that ice skating isn’t just for the Olympics, it’s for everyone, and it’s as close as Chautauqua Park…
Read MoreMany brave cold for free weekend at Community Center
Winger wins six month membership The Jefferson park and recreation department hosted a free weekend at the Greene CountyCommunity Center. Visitors were allowed to use the community center during regular hours on Saturday, Jan. 4, and Sunday, Jan. 5, without paying the usual daily fee. Even with bitter temperatures, the GCCC was a popular place to be both days, with more than 30…
Read MoreStill time to join New Year, New You Challenge
It’s not too late to join the New Year, New You Challenge at the Greene County Community Center. The challenge began Jan. 6, but anyone can join through the end of the month. The 2014 New Year, New You Challenge is a 12-week program that can be done by anyone, anywhere. Every two weeks, participants will be challenged with a…
Read MoreAPE Charity offers free non-surgical neutering of male dogs
Zeuterathon slated for Jan.18 in Ames Owners of male dogs can have them altered at no charge at a one day Zeuterathon Saturday, Jan. 18, in Ames. The event is sponsored by Animal Protection and Education (APE) Charity of Paton and Ark Charities, with help from the Iowa State University Pre-Vet Club.
Read MoreChildren’s vision screening in Churdan Jan. 15
The Churdan Public Library and the Churdan Lions Club will sponsor a free vision screening test for children 6 month to 5 years old Wednesday, Jan. 15, at about 9:30 am. The vision screening produces images of a child’s eyes to determine the presence of eye disorders and is 85-90 percent effective in detecting problems that can cause reduced vision. No physical…
Read MorePink Out bracelets available
The Greene County girls basketball team is selling “Pink-Out” bracelets in honor of families that have had loved ones battle caner. The bracelets will be a reminder that no one fights alone. Bracelets cost $2 and can be purchased from any varsity team member. The Pink-Out date is Jan. 28. Greene County will host South Hamilton with the girls game starting at 6 pm.
Read MoreFSA county committee ballots due Jan. 17
Farmers in Greenbrier, Franklin, Jackson, Scranton and Willow townships in Greene County will elect a member to the USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committee. Kim Bates of Scranton is seeking re-election to the post. Other committee members are Mick Towers of Churdan and Todd Van Horn of Jefferson. Nicole Schilling of Jefferson is a non-voting minority member.
Read MoreWC Iowa Beef Cattle Forum is Jan. 22
The West Central Iowa Beef Cattle Forum will be held Wednesday, Jan. 22, at the American Legion in Arcadia. Chris Clark, beef program specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, said the conference agenda will include several timely topics and information for feedlot, stocker, and cow/calf producers.
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