The annual Relay for Life of Greene County is scheduled for Saturday, April 23, 2016. Planning for the event will begin at an organizational meeting Thursday, Sept. 17, at 5 pm at the Greene County Community Center in Jefferson. All those interested are invited to attend the meeting and get involved in the event team. There are many areas that…
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Autumn’s bounty at the farmers market
~by Patti Edwardson for the farmers market September is here, and the gardens of Greene County farmers market growers are producing a bounty of crops. Each Tuesday through the end of the month, shoppers can look forward to a great selection of fruits and vegetables, including: Potatoes, onions, carrots, and beets Tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, zucchini, eggplant, and green beans Sweet…
Read MoreStory time starts Wednesday at the Churdan library
The Churdan public library will host preschool story time on Wednesday mornings from 9:30 to 10:30 beginning Sept. 9. The first half hour of each story time will for playing and checking out books, while the second half hour will be the program for the day, which will include stories, activities and a craft. The programs will have material for…
Read MoreMacy Bills a budding rodeo starlet
Young Iowans geared up for the Mutton Bustin’ competition Friday, Aug. 21, at the 2015 Iowa State Fair. Five rounds of competition took place in the Pioneer Livestock Pavilion culminating in the Championship rounds at the end of the day. Macy Bills of Scranton won her round in the 5 and under division. She is the daughter of Bob and Nicole Bills.
Read MoreTop honors to Hoskins Stock Farm in Dorset sheep show
County residents also place in Shropshire, Wether Sire/Dam show Hoskins Stock Farm of Jefferson earned top honors in the Dorset sheep show judged Aug. 19 at the 2015 Iowa State Fair. The Jefferson farm claimed the Champion and Reserve Champion Ewe banners, as well as the Champion Ram while also winning first place in the Premier Exhibitor contest.
Read MoreCarlson, Jeffers win in State Fair baking contests
Marianne Carlson of Jefferson rose to the occasion to win first place and a $75 cash award in the Superior Whole Grain Breads with Red Star Platinum Yeast competition, judged Aug. 20 at the 2015 Iowa State Fair. Entries were judged on shape, crust, texture and flavor. Lynn Jeffers of Jefferson received second place and $100 in the Gold Medal Flour Cookie…
Read MoreWeather data, week ending Sept. 4
Mother Nature waited until September to turn up the heat to what Iowans expect in August. On Aug. 30, the high temperature was only 67 degrees. The high on Sept. 4 was 88 degrees. The rain a week ago Friday totaled 1.52 inches. Total for the week ending Sept. 4 at 6 am was 1.57 inches, according to volunteer weather…
Read MoreAugust a little cooler, much wetter than normal
August was cooler and wetter than usual in Jefferson according to the monthly compilation of weather data by volunteer weather observer John Beltz. There were no days when the temperature reached 90 degrees. High for the month was 88 degrees on Aug. 3. There were 16 days when the temperature didn’t reach 80 degrees, and four days with the high temperature…
Read MoreSweet corn samples at TJ Gardens during the farmers market
The volunteers of the Thomas Jefferson Gardens of Greene County are looking forward to handing out samples of their Stowell’s Evergreen white sweet corn next Tuesday, Sept. 1, from 4 to 6:30 pm in the Gardens.
Read MoreDogs get the pool next Saturday
The doggie paddle will be the stroke of choice next Saturday, Sept. 5, for the annual Doggie Paddle to close the Jefferson municipal. Canine swim time is 1 to 4 pm. As in previous years, there will be a canine swimsuit contest. There is a $4 charge per dog, with proceeds going to Animal Protection and Education (APE) charity to…
Read MoreJohn 15 Vineyard plans open house
Dean and Nancy Rogers will host the annual fall open house at John 15 Vineyard next Saturday, Sept. 5, from 9 am to 6 pm. They’ve planned a fun-filled day of events to welcome in the grape harvest. The newest attraction is the addition of a retail store where fresh grapes, jams, jellies, juice, syrup, pies, roll-up, grape-filled cookies and…
Read MoreTunes & Treats in Churdan park Aug. 30
The Town and Country Band will host a Tunes and Treats fundraiser Sunday, Aug. 30 in the Churdan city park. Desserts will be served from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. At 7 pm the band will perform a variety of music ranging from marches to Broadway. Highlights will include “Clarinet Polka” featuring Phyllis Minnihan, Ruth Consier and Renaye Lindgren, and “Conversation…
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