Jerry Peckumn hosting Aug. 31 event Many Iowa farm fields have low-lying areas, or potholes, that pool water during wet periods. These spots often yield poorly, and are prone to nutrient loss and leaching. Jerry Peckumn farms in the Raccoon River watershed, and while he continues to farm the potholes on his land, he is starting to explore other ways…
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New Way, McLaughlin employees donate to schools
Malissa Gibson recently delivered school items and cash for Greene County students in grades K-12 donated by employees of New Way and the McLaughlin Family Companies.
Read MoreEarly Learning Center serving farmers market supper
The Greene County Early Learning Center will serve a meal consisting of beef burgers, chips, cookies/bars, and water at the farmers market Tuesday, Aug. 29. All proceeds will go toward the child care study that is being completed by First Children’s Finance. The study includes a child care market analysis of the county and a business model for the Early…
Read MoreAnnual Jamaica Lions tractor ride Sept. 8
The Jamaica Lions Club will host its annual tractor ride Friday, Sept. 8. Registration begins at 7 am with a driver meeting at 7:45. The ride will depart at 8 from behind the schoolhouse. The ride will average 12 mph and a SMV sign is mandatory. Good brakes are needed, too. Drivers and riders should bring their own lunch. All…
Read MoreMore from the Iowa State Fair
The lists of awards won by Marianne Carlson of Jefferson at the 2017 Iowa State Fair is getting longer. Carlson won first place and $75 cash in the Whole Grain Breads with Red Star Platinum yeast competition judged Aug. 17. Entries were judged on shape, crust, texture and flavor.
Read MoreT. Jefferson Gardens produce going to food pantry
The most recent delivery of produce grown at the Thomas Jefferson Gardens of Greene County (TJG) was taken to the Greene County Christian Action Resource Center (ARC) for distribution to clients on Wednesday. During recent weeks more than 70 pounds of fresh vegetables were given to the ARC by the gardens, according to Becky Greiner, TJG gardener, (pictured, left, with…
Read MoreFundraiser Saturday for Adam Brubaker
The Friends of Rippey will host a benefit supper and silent auction for Adam Brubaker Saturday, Aug. 26, from 5 to 7 pm at the Rippey Community Center. The supper menu includes maidrites, baked beans, bars and beverages. A free will donation will be accepted. Items for the silent auction are still coming in, according to Friends of Rippey president…
Read MoreDog obedience classes start Sept. 5
If Fido is ready for class, the Greene County Community Center is ready for him. The Jefferson park and recreation department will once again host dog obedience classes at the Greene County Community Center. The class, led by Linn Price, LVT, will teach the most modern methods of motivated training. Dogs are taught to sit, heel, and come when called.
Read MoreIce cream social in Scranton to benefit
The Scranton United Methodist Church is the scene of an ice cream social Thursday, Aug. 24, starting at 5 pm at the church. A free will offering will be accepted. The event is a fundraiser for Mitchell Stevens, a Greene County High School student who will visit Europe next summer with the Iowa Ambassadors of Music.
Read MoreNew session of ‘Matter of Balance’ starts Sept. 11
A fall session of “A Matter of Balance” will be held Mondays, Sept. 11 through Oct. 30, from 9 to 11 am at the Greene County Community Center in Jefferson. The class is sponsored by Greene County Medical Center and Greene County public health.
Read MoreFarm Bureau honors Alan Neese, Tim and Vickie Robbins
Alan Neese and Tim and Vickie Robbins were honored at the Greene County Farm Bureau member appreciation picnic last Monday at Clover Hall on the Greene County Fairgrounds in Jefferson.
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send news to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Aug. 14, 2017 The summer reading program went great! We had approximately 10 kids including one teen. We kicked it off on July 14 by building a Rube Goldberg machine. The kids enjoyed using their building and thinking skills with this project. It taught them leadership and team building skills, along with…
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