Iowa’s pig farmers continue to battle against economic situations that are causing an expected average loss in 2020 of $37 per pig. When added up, that’s a $2.1 billion loss to the 5,400 pig farmers around the state. That’s why the Iowa Pork Industry Center and Iowa Pork Producers Association have developed a Producer Recovery webinar series focusing on information producers…
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Extension shares info on assessing grain bin damage
When steel grain bins sustain wind damage, careful inspection is needed to evaluate repair or replacement options. Inspection assistance and advice from a consulting engineer or bin manufacturer representative is the best option. When damage is confined to the roof, sidewall sheets, or wall stiffeners of the bin, replacement of damaged materials may be feasible. Evaluation of displacement, distortion, or…
Read MoreLocal GOP opens headquarters
Greene County Republicans opened a campaign headquarters Tuesday on the southeast corner of the downtown square in Jefferson. According to county GOP central committee member Sean Sebourn, the headquarters will serve as a hub for building a grassroots effort leading up the the Nov. 3 general election. Organizers plan to have volunteer phone banks calling while the headquarters is open.…
Read MoreStuffed animal adoption, wellness clinic slated
The Animal Protection and Education Charity will hold a free stuffed animal adoption event with a stuffed animal wellness clinic Saturday, Aug. 22, from 9 am to 1 pm at its location at 801 W Mamie Eisenhower in Boone. This event will be held outdoors. Social distancing and face masks are encouraged. This is a free Event. All stuffed animal adoptions are free,…
Read MoreStudents, staff test the waters of returning to school during 3-week summer session
The Greene County Schools recently finished a three-week summer school program for students in grades K-8. A total of 101 students participated in summer school. They were served by 17 teachers and 11 associates, allowing for the students to be broken into smaller learning groups and at times to have one-on-one attention. A school counselor was on site every day…
Read MoreAmerican Legion to meet outdoors
The local American Legion Post #11 will be meet Monday, Aug. 10, at 7 pm at the tank across from the Freedom Rock in Jefferson. Due to the COVID pandemic, the post will meet outside this month with social distancing. Masks will be optional. Bring a lawn chair to sit in. All members and any other veterans interested in the…
Read MoreJefferson Telecom supports school supply drive
Jefferson Telecom has supported the annual school supply drive initiated by Greene County New Opportunities since 2014. Jamie Daubendiek, Jefferson Telecom General Manager (pictured below, left) presented Teresa Lansman, coordinator at Greene County New Opportunities, with a check for $500. The donation will be used to purchase school supplies for this year’s drive. Last year, more than 200 children were…
Read MoreVeterans serving baked potato meal
VFW Post #9599 and the VFW auxiliary are hosting a meal Thursday, July 30, at the VFW hall on the east side of the square in Jefferson. The meal will include broccoli and cheese baked potato or chili and cheese baked potato with dessert beginning at 5 until 7:30 pm. A free will donation will be accepted. Due to the…
Read MoreRSVP leads off Community Conversation series
Community Conversations will open the fall program Thursday, Aug. 6, at 5:30 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, 801 W. Lincoln Way, in Jefferson. Sheilah Pound, Greene County volunteer coordinator for RSVP 55+ of Boone and Greene Counties, will share ways to share “the experience of a lifetime” through the volunteer programs available. She will also explain how to access services…
Read MoreSchool tells guidelines for free, reduced meals
The income guidelines for reduced price and free meals for the 2020-2021 school year have been released by the Iowa Department of Education. Children in a household of four will be eligible for free meals if the household income is less than $34,060 per year. They will be eligible for reduced price meals if the household income is less than $48,470…
Read MoreCuster featured in ISU alumni magazine
Carole Custer of Jefferson is one of 80 women featured in the summer issue of VISIONS magazine, the official publication of the Iowa State University Alumni Association. Entitled “Visionary women: A selection of curious, distinguished, trailblazing, and fascinating women who chose to spend time on the Iowa State campus,” the list includes women who have changed the world because of…
Read MoreWellbeing subject of workshop Aug. 13 in Churdan
Wellbeing isn’t something to achieve and check off a bucket list. Instead, it’s an ongoing journey that varies with each person. Iowans can find their own way in a new program from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach – Greene County. “What About Me? My Wellbeing” is an educational workshop on Thursday, Aug. 13, from 10 to 11:30 am at…
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