Billie Jo Hoskins, the deputy county auditor who oversees elections, is the speaker at a Community Conversation Thursday, Sept. 3, at 5:30 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson. Hoskins will talk about the state requirements for elections, the costs of an election, preparations needed for an election, security and voter verification, the procedures poll workers follow for in-person Election…
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AD Gordon tell plans for fan attendance at activities
The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the way Greene County activities director Todd Gordon sees the fall sports season and the start of the school year. “We want to make it through October. We want to have a Christmas concert,” he said at a recent Jefferson Rotary meeting. Coaches have changed practices to keep players healthy, he explained, keeping groups of…
Read More‘Powerful Tools for Caregivers’ to be offered online
Thirty-nine percent of all adult Americans are caring for a loved one who is sick or has a disability. Caregiving can be a stressful responsibility leading to poor health, mental distress and less life satisfaction for the caregiver. It can be challenging for caregivers to find the support that they need, says Cheryl Clark, a human sciences specialist with Iowa…
Read MoreFive post-high school students receive Dunlop donations
The Greene County School District Education Foundation awarded five newly-created Floyd Duane Dunlop Scholarships in the amount of $2,000 to Greene County School District graduates in post-high school education for the 2020-2021 school year. Floyd Dunlop believed in helping students pursue their goals of higher education. It is with great pleasure that through his generous donations, the local Greene…
Read MoreChampion honors to Halterman at 2020 Fair Special Edition
Champion honors were awarded in the 4-H Horse Show at the 2020 Fair Special Edition: Iowa 4-H and FFA Livestock Show held at the Iowa State Fairgrounds Aug. 14-15. Greene County 4-H member Emma Halterman earned Champion honors in pony western pleasure.
Read MoreVFW to serve beef & noodles dinner Thursday
VFW Post 9599 and the VFW auxiliary are hosting a meal Thursday, Aug. 27, at the VFW hall on the east side of the downtown square in Jefferson. Serving will be from 5 to 7:30 pm. The meal will include beef and noodles over mashed potatoes, corn or beans, and dessert. A free will donation will be accepted. Due to…
Read MoreJPRD hosting races Aug. 29
The Bell Tower Block Party slated for Aug. 29 has been cancelled, but the Jefferson park and recreation department plans to hold a Fun Run and 5K and 10K races that morning. As a new twist, $100 cash prizes will be awarded for their races. Pre-race check-in opens at the Greene County Community Center at 7 am. The one mile…
Read MoreJPRD offers soccer, flag football for young players
The registration deadline for the Jefferson park and recreation department’s U8 soccer program is Aug. 19 at 9 pm. The program is for youngsters with birthdates in 2013 or 2014. Practices will be held at Kelso Park, with games there or in Ogden Saturdays, Sept. 12-Oct. 17. The player fee is $35 for members of the Greene County Community Center…
Read MoreLandus slates virtual events to update harvest plans
Area farmers are invited to hear from Landus leaders on how drought and the recent derecho may impact harvest logistics at the cooperative’s grain facilities in the area. Virtual meetings are slated beginning Wednesday, Aug. 19. “We know getting ready for harvest is one of our farmer-owners most critical times of the year,” said Matt Carstens, president and CEO of…
Read MorePork producer recovery webinars offered
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…
Read MoreExtension 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.…
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