Greene County High School business students Karma Butts and Makayla Byerly attended the Business Horizons conference July 16-20 at Drake University in Des Moines. Business Horizons is a five-day innovation simulation bringing students in grades 9-12 of all experience levels from across the state together to gain a better sense of how their skills connect to the business world and…
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DNR says ‘Catch a summer of family fun’
A summer of family fun is just a short drive and a fishing pole away. Plan a day trip or bring along fishing gear on your next weekend or camping trip. The best fishing is early in the morning or later in the evening and after dark. Avoid the brightest, hottest part of the day. Like anglers, fish adjust to…
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July 19, 2023 Rippey United Methodist Church Pastor, Jon Williams Adult Sunday School at 10 am; Worship services at 11 am. Plans are underway at the Rippey United Methodist Church as they will be celebrating their sesquicentennial on Aug. 27, 2023. Rippey preparing for RAGBRAI® – The Rippey Lions Club and the Rippey fire department will join together to serve many…
Read More‘Yard of the Month’ honors to Vern, Rose Foje
Not a blade of grass out of place and enough color for a rainbow describes the Jefferson Garden Club’s July Yard of the Month selection at the home of Vern and Rose Foje at 108 S. Oak St. “Colorful, clean, attractive, neat and tidy” were all used in the committee’s discussion of the property. Having color throughout the summer was…
Read MoreA preview of what might be possible in Greene County
A National Grid Renewables project in southeast Massachusetts was featured as part of a news story about solar grazing on CBS Morning on July 8. National Grid Renewables got the go-ahead for its Grand Junction Solar LLC from the Greene County board of adjustment just two days earlier. The news segment, “How solar grazing is creating a new industry,” shows…
Read MoreFour candidates for Greene County Fair queen
The Greene County Fair queen contest is slated for Wednesday, July 12, at 7 pm at Clover Hall on the Greene County fairgrounds. The winner will represent Greene County in the Iowa State Fair queen contest next month. The four candidates are: ELISE BADGER – I am 16 years old and I am going to be a junior at Greene…
Read MoreHolden steer wins in ICA Carcass Challenge
In mid-June, Iowa Cattlemen’s Association (ICA) held its annual Carcass Challenge banquet in Ames. Local cattle producer Mike Holden of Scranton bred the steer earning the Chef’s Choice award.The steer was sponsored by Holdens Maines and More. This annual competition, founded in 2010, allows producers to showcase and evaluate their beef cattle genetics, feedyard management, and continuous operation improvement. ICA’s…
Read MoreNew session of HS equivalency classes to start
An orientation session for those who are 17 or older and are interested in obtaining a high school equivalency diploma through Iowa Central Community College will be held this Wednesday, July 12, at 4 pm at the Greene County Career Academy, 1901 N. Grimmell Rd, Jefferson. Attendees should park in the north lot and enter the building through door N5.…
Read MoreSummer reading fun at the Rippey library
The Rippey Library is hosting a photography talk by Peg Gannon of Country Studios on Saturday, July 8, at 10 am. Here’s what Peg had to say: “I once heard a lady from out-of-state say she would be glad to get through Iowa. It is all corn and beans. Had she gotten off I-80, she would have seen a much…
Read MoreCram the Cab helps food pantry
A total of $1,654 was raised at this year’s Greene County Farm Bureau’s Cram the Cab event held June 12 – 17 at the Jefferson Fareway. Action Resource Center food pantry director Shirley Haupert thanked the county Farm Bureau for its continuing commitment to help those in the county struggling with food insecurity. “As the number of Greene County families…
Read MoreScranton class of 1973 holds 50-year reunion
The Scranton High School Class of 1973 met at the Scranton Community room Saturday, June 17, for a come and go reunion. Melanie Neary Hoyt was in charge this year with plenty of laughter and stories and tons of picture taking. Leesa Lewis Squibb was recognized for her hosting previous reunions over the years. Refreshments were spread out and some…
Read MoreGrCo FFA chapter officers attend training conference
Each year southwest district and Iowa FFA officers plan and facilitate Chapter Officer Leadership Training (COLT) conferences for FFA members in the district. Atlantic High School welcomed FFA chapters from all over the southwest district on June 5. Greene County FFA sent chapter president Elise Badger, vice president Trey Schilling, historian Kayla Frederick, and sentinel Shai Woodley to the conference.…
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