The Iowa Central Principles of Crop Production class, a dual credit course offered at Greene County High School, visited the field on Thursday, Oct. 22, to practice calculating yield and ride in the combine. The class thanked Jim Funcke for hosting the class at his harvesting site. Students present included (from right) Wyatt Funcke, Austin Wailes, Dylan Fouch and Kolin…
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West Central offers scholarship
High school seniors pursuing a career in agriculture or an ag-related field are invited to apply for West Central® Cooperative’s 2015-2016 Excellence in Agriculture scholarship. The Excellence In Agriculture scholarship program awards four $1,500 scholarships for any accredited post-secondary program. Applications are available at any West Central location, from area high school guidance counselors, or online at west-central.com
Read MoreNovember is National Adoption Month
Iowa KidsNet provides support and resources in Greene County Iowa KidsNet is proud to join child welfare advocates and families across the country in celebrating November’s National Adoption Month, a time to raise awareness for the more than 107,000 children in the United States who are waiting to be adopted from foster care and to recognize the people who make a…
Read MoreWeather data, week ending Oct. 30
The week ending Friday morning left no doubt that winter is on its way. According to volunteer weather observer John Beltz, high temperature was 63 degrees and low temperature was 29. Jefferson received 1.34 inches of rain.
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Oct. 26, 2015 Community calendar: Friday, Oct. 30: Flu shot clinic at the Rippey library from 1:30 to 3:30 pm. Saturday, Oct. 31: Beggars Night in Rippey, 5 to 7 pm.
Read MoreScranton Manufacturing donates to Ram Readers
The fabrication department of Scranton Manufacturing has chosen the Ram Reader program to receive funds earned through their incentive program. Each department at Scranton Manufacturing receives incentive points for their productivity and safety records. Departments are then able to choose what they do with their earnings.
Read MoreSeptember Bucket Fillers named
September Bucket Fillers at Greene County Elementary were (from left) Lana Silbaugh, Degan Miller, Isaiah Lawson and Ben Delp. They’re pictured with Jefferson Hy-Vee store manager Lori Subbert. Hy-Vee sponsors the month recognition which salutes children who share love and happiness. They’re nominated for the award by adults in the school, with selection done by a committee.
Read MoreFood pantry receives proceeds of Rock the ARC
Last Sunday’s Rock the ARC raised $4,219.20 for the Greene County Christian Action Resource Center food pantry. The total included a generous donation from Home State Bank. The second annual Rock the ARC was organized by the Outreach Ministries of St Joseph Catholic Church in Jefferson. It included not only the variety show at History Boy Theatre, but an invitation…
Read MoreKiwanis pancake breakfast next Saturday
The Jefferson Kiwanis Club is holding a silent auction of services, athletic tickets, home baked items and more now in the south foyer of the courthouse. Bidding will close Saturday, Oct. 31, at the Elks lodge in conjunction with the annual pancake breakfast. Bidding will end Oct. 31 at 11 am.
Read MoreSilbaughs win Fall Into Jefferson selfie challenge
Jefferson Matters: Main Street announced the winner of the Fall Into Jefferson – Leaf Happy selfie challenge. Bonnie Silbaugh and her young daughter Lana took a selfie in front of Greene Bean Coffee in Jefferson and the picture had 122 “likes” on Facebook. The Silbaughs received $100 to spend whever they would like, and Bonnie commented that they love to…
Read MoreHabitat for Humanity dedicates trio of rehab projects
Heart of Iowa Habitat for Humanity volunteers and staff gathered with homeowners to dedicate three Helping Hands projects Sunday, Oct. 18. Dedicated were the homes of Ellen McElroy on Main St in Grand Junction, Patsy McGinnis on S. Olive St in Jefferson, and Lori Campbell on Pinet Place in Jefferson.
Read MoreHunter interest growing ahead of Iowa’s pheasant season
Iowa’s eight year high in pheasant population is likely the reason that Todd Bogenschutz’s phone mail is filled with messages from hunters looking for more information ahead of the opening of pheasant season on Oct. 31.
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