In the Jackpot lamb show at the Iowa State Fair, Shahan Club Lambs of Jefferson claimed first in natural colored with Becca and in commercial Ewe 2 with Cadance; and second in purebred Hampshire with Avril and in crossbred white face with Becca. In the wether sire/dam sheep show Wolf Club Lambs of Scranton took first place in black face…
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Pheasant count best since 2015
The 2023 August pheasant population survey had the highest statewide counts since 2015, with the biggest increases coming from southwest, northwest and northeast regions. The statewide average was nearly 23 birds per route; a 15 percent increase over 2022. “The bird counts were better than we thought in northwest and northeastern Iowa. The population in northeast is the highest that…
Read MoreGreene County 4-H members exhibit at State Fair
Several Greene County 4-H members were busy in the last weeks before school started, as all ages of 4-H exhibited in almost all species at the 2023 Iowa State Fair. The results from these contests are below: 4-H Horse: Treynor Cose: 5 blues, 1 red, and 3rd place in Ranch Horse Confirmation and Trail; Braylee Cose: 3 blues and 3…
Read MoreMarianne Carlson continues winning ways at State Fair
Muir Family Farms wins awards in Maine-Anjou show The Iowa State Fair finished last week, with area participants earning awards in various competitions. Bob’s Red Mill Yeast Breads Competition was judged Aug. 11, with each entrant being required to use Bob’s Red Mill flour in the bread creation, with judges looking for the best flavor, texture and appearance. Marianne Carlson…
Read MoreDNR state forest nursing seedling orders start Sept. 1
The DNR state forest nursery is gearing up for fall 2023 and spring 2024 seedling orders. Seedlings can be ordered Sept. 1 – May 30. The bare-root (no container, soil root ball or moss included) seedlings are packaged in bundles of 25 inside sealed and labeled plastic bags. Tree varieties include 23 species of native hardwoods, eight evergreen species and…
Read MorePanora United Methodist Church donates equipment funds to Midwest Missions’ Jefferson location
In July, Midwest Mission, based out of Pawnee, IL, opened its second location in Jefferson. Midwest Mission is a faith-based non-profit organization that works to provide humanitarian aid both domestically and internationally in the areas of disaster relief, health, education, and micro business. The Iowa location needed an electric pallet jack to easily move pallets in the building. The cost…
Read MoreScranton baker wins in State Fair cake decorating contest
Tanya Jackson of Scranton was awarded first place in the tiered division of the adult open class in decorated cakes competition at the Iowa State Fair. Entries were judged on execution, difficulty, appearance, neatness, originality, design, and edible applications. Judging was done Aug. 7.
Read MoreP-C class of 1963 holds reunion
The Paton-Churdan class of 1963 celebrated its 60-year reunion on Saturday, July 29, at the Blanchfield farm. There were 42 graduates in the 1963 class and 16 members attended the reunion. Most of the classmates who attended live in Iowa, while others returned from as far away as Florida and Colorado. “We had a wonderful time together, getting reacquainted, remembering…
Read MoreJefferson Kiwanis Club receives Yard of the Month honors for Trail Garden
All who use the Raccoon River Valley Trail, the Milwaukee Depot, visit the nearby Freedom Rock or even drive by receive a warm and colorful welcome from the Kiwanis Club’s Trail Garden, the Jefferson Garden Club’s August Yard of the Month. A grant from the Greene County Community Foundation helped with funds used by the club members to completely refurbish…
Read MoreState Fair exhibitors told
Judging of 2023 Greene County 4-H static exhibit entries happened on Tuesday, July 11, at the Greene County Fairgrounds, which was judged by a variety of judges in the areas of animals; agriculture and natural resources; creative arts; science, engineering, and technology; family and consumer sciences; and personal development. The static exhibit judging event was coordinated by static superintendents Stacy…
Read MoreP.E.O. awards scholarships from Hazel Brown Zachar fund
Recent 2023 graduates of Greene County Community School District Breanna Blasnitz, Grace Curtis and Ashlynn Hinners were honored as special guests at a recent joint meeting of the Jefferson P.E.O. Chapters CZ and MY. Each of the three graduates received a $3,740 college scholarship awarded by the Hazel Brown Zachar endowment fund through P.E.O. International Foundation. Hazel Brown graduated from…
Read MoreResults told of county fair 4-H judging
Greene County 4-H members once again demonstrated what they’ve learned in a wide variety of project areas with their exhibits at the Greene County Fair, held July 11-17. The Clothing event was held Tuesday, July 11. Twenty-two exhibitors participated in the event, which was judged by Meri Vos of Waukee. Youth participants also showcased their projects in the 4-H fashion…
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