Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Greene County office will host a Pest Control Operators Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022. The program provided by the ISU Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) can be seen at office locations across Iowa. The local attendance site is Greene County Extension office meeting…
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Frame up, floor poured for storage shed at GrCoHS
Work is progressing on the storage/maintenance shed southeast of Greene County High School. Students in the construction trades program at the Greene County Career Academy are building the 30’ by 108’ shed rather than an entire house. Constructing the building will provide the students with many ‘real life’ experiences, and it will fill a need for storage at the high…
Read MoreVeterans Day events told
Greene County veteran services director Mike Bierl reminds veterans of these Veterans Day observances: 1) Greene County High School hosting a breakfast on November 9thbecause of students’ trimester testing Nov. 11. Breakfast will be served for veterans from 7:30 am until 8:15am in the Ram Restaurant at the north entrance to the school. Veterans will go to the auditorium at…
Read MoreAmerican Legion places new bench near WWI tank
Members of American Legion Post #11 of Jefferson dedicated a 6-foot concrete bench to the community Oct. 22. The bench is located across from the Army tank on the north side of Lincoln Way, across from the Milwaukee Road depot. American Legion members thought seating was needed in the immediate vicinity of the tank and World War I monument. Veterans…
Read MoreWinter Festival: Celebration of Trees is Dec. 2-3
Jefferson is gearing up to hold its 3rd annual Winter Festival: Celebration of Trees, on Dec. 2 from 4 to 7 pm at the Elks Lodge. This year, there will be an adult time added from 7 to 10 pm on Friday evening as well. The Festival will continue on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 10 am to 5 pm. There…
Read MoreJefferson Garden Club plans December Tour of Homes
The Jefferson Garden Club will again host its popular holiday tour of homes event on Saturday, Dec. 3, from noon to 4 pm. Four homes, decorated to showcase this year’s theme “All Hearts Come Home for Christmas”, will be featured. Tickets can be purchased from Garden Club members and at The Printer’s Box, Heartland Bank, Home State Bank and Peoples…
Read MoreCommittee already planning for needed adjustments to Bell Tower Festival parade
Planning is well underway for the 43rd annual Bell Tower Festival, which will be held on June 8, 9 & 10, 2023, in Jefferson. An ad hoc parade coordination committee met this fall for safety and logistic improvement. The Rotary Club of Jefferson annually sponsors the BTF Parade. In 2023, the parade route end will be modified. Parade entries will…
Read MoreVeterans invited to program Nov. 9 at GrCo HS
The Greene County High School student council is honored to host a Veterans Day program again this year. The program will be Wednesday, Nov. 9, because of students’ trimester testing Nov. 11. Breakfast will be served for veterans at 7:30 am in the Ram Restaurant at the north entrance to the school. Veterans will go to the auditorium at about…
Read MoreVeteran’s Day at Paton-Churdan
The Paton-Churdan school is hosting its annual Veterans Day Program on Friday, Nov. 11, at 9 am in the high hchool. Students will honor the veterans from the area with thanks and celebration. The community is welcome to join together for coffee and rolls following the event. The Churdan American Legion Post No. 198 will serve its soup supper on…
Read MoreRaccoon River Watershed Assoc hosts author talk Nov. 5
The Raccoon River Watershed Association is hosting author and professor Neil Hamilton Saturday, Nov. 5, at 10 am at the Carnegie Library Museum in Perry. Hamilton is professor emeritus at Drake University and longtime director of the Drake University Agricultural Law Center, will present a Book Talk on his recently published book, The Land Remains: A Midwestern Perspective on Our…
Read MoreFarm succession topic of upcoming workshop
Greene County ISU Extension and Outreach and Iowa Corn Growers Association, Greene County will host a two-night farm succession workshop. The program will be Monday, Nov. 28, and Tuesday, Nov. 29, from 6 to 9 pm at the Greene County Extension office. Registration fee is $50 per person or $175 for a family of four. This covers light meals at…
Read MoreMedical center provides info on stroke rehabilitation
The following is provided by Greene County Medical Center as a service to the community: What happens after you have a stroke? Stroke rehabilitation is a very important part of recovery for many people. The goal is to help you learn how to do things that you did before the stroke. It helps build your strength and coordination and you…
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