DES MOINES – If your oak tree seems to be losing its leaves early, it may be due to a disease called bur oak blight, caused by a fungus. This disease has been seen mostly in bur oak trees, but symptoms have also been found on swamp white oaks. Leaves on affected trees start to brown between late July and…
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Wellmark rates McFarland Clinic #1 in quality and value
McFarland Clinic was rated #1 in quality and value by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield, making it the third year of receiving the title. Since 2016, McFarland Clinic was rated #1 as determined by Wellmark’s 3M Value Index Score among participating Accountable Care Organizations (ACO). The VIS rating is based on scientific principles and a set of measures developed…
Read MoreCastro to speak in Jefferson Sunday
Secretary Julian Castro, a Democratic candidate for president, will hold a meet-and-greet Sunday, Sept. 22, at the Milwaukee Road depot on E. Lincoln Way in Jefferson. Doors will open at 2:30 pm with the program beginning at 3 pm. Castro, of San Antonio, TX, was the mayor of San Antonio when President Obama named him Secretary of Housing and Urban…
Read MoreConstitution Week, Sept. 17-23
Constitution Week, Sept. 17-23, commemorates America’s most important document. The United States Constitution stands as a testament to the tenacity of Americans throughout history to maintain their liberties, freedoms and inalienable rights. This celebration of the Constitution was started by the Daughters of the American Revolution. In 1955, DAR petitioned Congress to set aside September 17-23 annually to be dedicated…
Read MoreErnst invites applications to service academies
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), a combat veteran and member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, on Monday issued a reminder to Iowa students that applications to receive a nomination to the U.S. service academies for the 2020-2021 school year must be submitted to the senator’s Des Moines office by Oct. 16, 2019.
Read MoreSec of Ag recommends planning for propane needs now
DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig on Monday encouraged ag businesses, farmers, rural residents and other Iowans that use propane to consider taking steps to ensure adequate propane supplies this fall and winter.
Read MoreStory time in Churdan starts Wednesday
Preschool story times at the Churdan public library will resume Wednesday, Sept. 18, from 9:30 to 10:30 am. There will also be a special story time for children 2 years old or younger at 9 am. The story times are sponsored partially by funds received through Communities 4 Children and Community Partnerships for Protecting Children Neighborhood/Community Network mini grants.
Read MoreEks host Patriot Day dinner
More than 60 military veterans, active duty military personnel, firefighters, peace officers, and paramedics/EMTs attended a Patriot Day dinner hosted by the Jefferson Elks lodge Sept. 11. Steve Smith, exalted ruler of the lodge, welcomed guests. Greene County High School vocalists provided the National Anthem.
Read MoreFriends of the Library slate annual used book sale
The Friends of the Jefferson Public Library will host the annual fall used book sale Sept. 14-21 in the library basement. The sale is an opportunity to stock up on plenty of winter reading and start Christmas shopping, book sale chair Barb Labate said.
Read MoreChristensen family featured on Fareway trucks
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal Iowa Farm Bureau launched a special “Real Farmers. Real Food. Real Meat” campaign in partnership with Fareway Food Stores. This campaign is part of Iowa Farm Bureau’s on-going efforts to help celebrate and elevate the value of animal protein while building trust and understanding of today’s farming practices.
Read MoreCommunity Players putting “Our Town” on stage
The Community Players of Greene County will hold open auditions next week for a November production of Thornton Wilder’s classic, Our Town. Our Town tells the story of the residents of Grover’s Corners, NH, in three acts. Act One is about the main characters’ childhoods. In Act Two they’re young adults, getting married and starting families. Act Three tells of…
Read MoreFinal details told of Scranton fundraiser
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The final details and contributions are being squared away for the first ever Scranton Fundraising Night. Volunteers are collaborating to host an evening of fun, food and fundraising for four Scranton entities. The event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 7, in the Scranton Community Center gymnasium.
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