Area ag producers are invited to learn more about grain merchandizing and other crop marketing strategies at an ag marketing club meeting hosted by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offices. Meetings are slated for Monday, March 8, at 6:30 pm at the Ogden Community Center, 114 SW 8th St in Ogden; Tuesday, March 9, at 6:30 pm at the…
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Dates told for private pesticide applicator training
Greene County Extension has the following dates available for 2021 private pesticide applicator training. Tuesday, Feb. 23, at 1:30 pm, at the Greene County Extension office Thursday, Feb. 25, at 9:30 am and 1:30 pm at the Greene County fairgrounds, Clover Hall. Tuesday, March 9, 6:30 pm at the Greene County fairgrounds, Clover Hall Tuesday, March 16, and Tuesday, March…
Read MoreUSPS seeking comments on relocation plans
Scranton residents encouraged to support PO in letters to USPS The Scranton community has operated without a post office since late October 2018. While there are boxes located just off of Main Street, there is no office available to purchase a stamp or mail packages which has proven to be a inconvenience to local businesses and residents. The United States…
Read MoreRural resiliency webinar series to offer advice on handling day-to-day stress
Rural residents and those who associate with them are encouraged to partake in a webinar series called “Rural Resiliency: Caring for You and Yours,” on four consecutive Tuesday evenings, March 2, 9, 16, and 23, from 7:30 to 8:45 pm. The series is sponsored by the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach dairy team, University Extension in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota,…
Read MoreScranton Kids Fishing Day slated for June 5
The Scranton Kids Fishing Day event is slated for Saturday, June 5, from 11 am to 2 pm at the Scranton Pond Park. Children ages 4-17 years of age are invited to participate. Social distancing and masks will be required. Children must be accompanied by an adult. To be eligible for prizes, children must be registered by May 25 and…
Read MoreHolz, Frederick win FB Grow Your Future Award
James Holz and Bill Frederick of Greene County, the entrepreneurs behind Iowa Cover Crop, took home $7,500 as the first-place winners of Iowa Farm Bureau Federation’s (IFBF) second annual Grow Your Future Award, held Jan. 30, during the 2021 virtual Young Farmer Conference. The Grow Your Future Award is designed to promote and highlight the innovations of young people in…
Read MoreScranton United Charity distributes funds
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal People in the Scranton community gave generously when asked to contribute to the United Charity drive late in 2020. Almost $7,500 was raised for local charities. The Scranton fire department, Scranton Community Center and Scranton Little League were selected for funding by many of the donors. Receiving funding were: Scranton fire department $2,261 Scranton Community…
Read MoreAlliant Energy shares timely info about staying warm
Alliant Energy reminds customers about some common tips to help keep warm and safe during the expected below zero temperatures. The company also wants customers to know that they are prepared to keep the lights on and gas flowing during the upcoming bitter cold days. Here are eight tips to stay warm and safe during colder than normal winter weather:…
Read MoreBlood drive Tuesday in Jefferson
LifeServe Blood Center will hold a community blood drive Tuesday, Feb. 9, from 12:30 to 5:30 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, 801 W. Lincoln Way, in Jefferson. Appointments are required. Donors who do not have an appointment will not be able to give blood. Only donors with temperatures lower than 99.5 will be allowed to donate. Blood donors are required…
Read MoreLasagna on the VFW menu for Feb. 11
Members of VFW Post 9599 and the VFW auxiliary will serve supper lasagna Thursday, Feb. 11, from 5 to 6:30 pm at the hall at 109 N. Chestnut St in Jefferson. The menu features lasagna, garlic toast and dessert. A free will donation will be accepted. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, there will be no indoor seating. Persons need only…
Read MoreDrive-thru Valentine’s dinner slated
Members of the First United Methodist Church in Jefferson will host a drive-thru Valentine’s dinner Sunday, Feb. 14, from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. The menu features scalloped potatoes and ham, fruit cup and a Valentine’s cookie. A free will donation will be accepted. The meal is drive-thru only at the church’s south entrance. Meals should be ordered ahead by…
Read MoreExtension slates info meetings on Farm Bill program
With a March 15 deadline approaching for ag producers’ Farm Bill program, ISU Extension & Outreach want to help producers decide whether Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) is the best for their farm. Using the decision tools Iowa State University Extension and Outreach has developed will help producers make a more informed decision for this vital…
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