Jefferson meeting slated for Sept. 7 at 9 am Landus Cooperative customers and members are invited to a series of pre-harvest meetings to hear from cooperative leaders and local grain marketers regarding grain policies and marketing opportunities.
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Weather data, week ending Aug. 17
Jefferson received .49 inch of rain during the week that ended Aug. 17, with almost all of it falling on Friday. Temperatures were milder than usual for the third week in August, with only one day when the high temperature was warmer than 90 degrees. Low temperature was 64 degrees, according to KCCI’s SchoolNet 8.
Read MoreMore State Fair wins told for Carlson
Marianne Carlson of Jefferson continues to claim ribbons and prizes in State Fair foods competitions. In the Chocolate Storybook Candies competition judged Aug. 12 she snagged reserve sweepstakes honors. She placed first in basic fudge (no marshmallow crème) and first in fudge with nuts. She also placed first in Chocolate Works- toffee.
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Aug. 15, 2016 The Friends of Rippey hosted the Churdan Town and Country Band in a fundraiser for the Greene County Freedom Rock on Saturday evening Aug. 13. There was a cool breeze, and the threat of rain vanished as the band played familiar tunes.
Read MoreMuir Farms places at State Fair feeder calf show
Muir Farms of Rippey received several honors at the Iowa State Fair beef feeder calf show judged Saturday, Aug. 13. Muir Farms showed the champion Simmental steer and the reserve grand champion market animal. Muir calves placed first in shorthorn heifers, fourth in commercial heifers and first in Simmental steers,
Read MoreGood start at State Fair for county residents
Greene County residents wasted no time collecting successes at the Iowa State Fair. Thursday, the first day of the fair, saw a local dance quartet advance in the Bill Riley Talent Search and the first wins for veteran foods competitor Marianne Carlson.
Read MoreTime to register for JPRD fall programs
The Jefferson park and recreation department is now accepting registrations for many fall programs. JPRD will once again offer ReCharge Wednesdays thanks to generous sponsorship by the providers of McFarland Clinic-Jefferson.
Read MoreTractor ride, Show & Shine in Scranton Saturday
The Hot August Night show was cancelled in Jefferson Thursday evening due to the sort of weather that prompts owners of very special vehicles to leave them in the garage. But, vehicle enthusiasts have another chance to see classic cars, trucks, motorcycles and tractors next Saturday, Aug. 20, at the Old Lincoln Highway 30 Show and Shine on Main Street…
Read More‘1,000 Books Before Kindergarten’ sets children on path to success
Families are invited to join the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program at the Jefferson public library. The 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program is a nationwide challenge that encourages parents and caregivers to regularly read aloud to their children. By reading just one book a night, families can reach the 1,000-book goal in three years and provide their children essential early…
Read MoreTromp the Trail returns Sept. 3
Greene County Early Learning Center board members invite area residents to “get dirty for a good cause” Saturday, Sept. 3. A “Tromp the Trail” 3K run/walk at Spring Lake Park will cover grass, dirt trails and roads within the park. More than 10 optional obstacles will add an extra element to the family-oriented event.
Read MoreThree upcoming events at Whiterock Conservancy
Whiterock Conservancy at Coon Rapids invites the public to events each of the next three weekends. A slow Sunday drive is slated for Sunday, Aug. 21. Participants should bring their John Deere Gator (or other similar ATV or utility vehicle) for a drive encircling all of Whiterock’s nearly 20 miles of double track backcountry trail.
Read MoreMore than 25,000 acres of private land open to hunting this fall
Iowa hunters this fall will have access to hunt on more than 25,000 acres of private land on 132 sites around the state as part of a program that helps landowners improve habitat on portions of their land in exchange for allowing hunter access. The Iowa Habitat and Access Program (IHAP) provides expertise and funding to landowners who are interested…
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