~by Patti Edwardson for the Greene County farmers market Shopping at a farmers market can be fun and rewarding, but may be unfamiliar and unpredictable to some customers. Unlike a grocery store, the producers set up their displays of seasonal fruits and vegetables, honey, meat, eggs, baked goods and other locally-produced and locally-made items just once a week for a…
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Open class draws many contestants
Competition isn’t only for youngsters at the Greene County Fair. The open classes, displayed on the east end of Clover Hall, showcase the talents of residents from all corners of the county. Competition is friendly and for a good cause in the Peoples’ Choice quilt block contest. With donations equaling votes, fair-goers can select their favorite from among 37 quilt…
Read MoreBetter For You Bakery marks first year
Tina Meseck will celebrate the first birthday of her business, Better For You Bakery, at the Greene County farmers market this Tuesday, July 14, from 4 to 6:30 pm on the east side of the courthouse in Jefferson. Meseck will have birthday treats to give away, made better by Better For You Bakery.
Read MoreJuergensen family to be recognized at State Fair
DES MOINES — The Juergensen family of Churdan will be recognized as one of six recipients of The Way We Live Award at the 2015 Iowa State Fair. The family will be honored in an award ceremony on Wednesday, Aug. 19, at 10:30 am on the Christensen Farm Stage in the Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center.
Read MoreSt Patrick Church to celebrate centennial Aug. 15
There will be a dual celebration at historic St Patrick Catholic Church in Cedar Township on Saturday, Aug. 15 – the church will mark its 100th birthday, and its 95-year-old furnace will be retired. Plans are being made for a special day that begins with quiet adoration starting at 6 am and ends with a beverage garden and a dance…
Read More2014 Iowa pheasant harvest up 30 percent
2015 may be best season in many years Iowa’s pheasant harvest increased 30 percent in 2014 to an estimated 216,000 roosters, marking the third harvest increase in a row for the popular game bird. Hunter numbers also increased an estimated nine percent to more than 63,000 small game hunters in 2014. The harvest and participation estimates are based on an…
Read MoreWeather data, week ending July 10
Days were pleasant and nights were cool during the week that ended July 10 at 6 am. Volunteer weather observer John Beltz reports a high temperature of 87 degrees, a low temperature of 51 degrees, and just .16 inch of rain.
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Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net July 8, 2015 Change in worship times: Rippey UMC The Sunday morning worship service schedule for the Rippey United Methodist Church will be changing starting July 12 from 10:30 am to 11 am. Adult Sunday school will begin at 9:45 for the summer.
Read More4-H news: Hardin Happy Hustlers
The Hardin Happy Hustlers 4H Club held their April meeting at the Greene County Extension office on April 11. The club discussed ordering Club T-shirts for members. Members who plan to show livestock at the Greene County Fair were reminded to make sure their FSQA certification is current or attend an upcoming training or test out. Contact the Extension Office…
Read MoreAktion Club travels to Indianapolis
Members of the Raccoon Valley Aktion Club attended the national Training and Leadership Conference in Indianapolis June 26-27. Kiwanis international president John Button was on hand, as well as Katie Griffin, director of Aktion Clubs for Kiwanis International. Workshops were provided at the conference on topics like self-advocacy, health and wellness, and team building.
Read MoreHighest flag in the county?
Heartland Co-op in Rippey might have bragging rights as having the highest American flag in the county. The flag flies proudly on the catwalk, about 135 feet up, year round. According to co-op personnel, the flag is replaced every three to four months because at that height, it gets tattered in the wind. “We wouldn’t want a flag up there…
Read MoreMore produce at the farmers market
Summer is heating up, and the veggies are growing! Shoppers at the Greene County Farmers Market on June 30 found most of what they needed to create a fresh, delicious meal. Potatoes, snap beans, and peas were quite popular as were beets and greens. Producers also had eggs, beef, honey, breads, and desserts for hungry customers.
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