DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey last week reminded eligible farm owners that the deadline to apply for the 2015 Century and Heritage Farm Program is June 1. The program recognizes families that have owned their farm for 100 years in the case of Century Farms and 150 years for Heritage Farms. Farm families with a Century…
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Weather data week ending May 15
Jefferson received 1.7 inches of rain during the week that ended Friday morning, with rain falling four days during the week. Temperatures ranged from a low of 40 degrees to a high of 73 degrees. Weather data provided by volunteer weather observer John Beltz follows:
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Rippey News, May 10, 2015 (submitted by Nancy Hanaman) Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Memorial Day observances: The Kinkead-Martin Legion Post #583 of Rippey will conduct the ceremony at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery Sunday, May 24, at 12 pm. On Memorial Day, they will conduct the ceremony at the Fairview Cemetery, after the 9 am…
Read MoreGreene County senior musicians honored
Greene County High School senior musicians were honored at the annual Awards Concert May 5. The 15 seniors in the mixed chorus and the eight seniors in the concert band were introduced along with their parents. Vocalists Parker Willis and Annie Palmer (pictured) were selected by choir director Dave Heupel to receive the Arion Award. The award recognizes musicianship and…
Read MoreLocal funds available for college-bound seniors
The trustees of the Dora Mahanay Educational Trust reminds all graduating high school seniors and their parents that thousands of dollars are available to be loaned to local graduating seniors. These loans are substantial, up to $4,000 per year, with $16,000 total. And the interest rate is only 3 percent, with interest and payments starting after graduation.
Read MoreP.A.W.S. slates garage sale fundraiser
P.A.W.S. (People for Animal Welfare Society) will hold its annual garage sale May 29-30 Friday in Clover Hall at the Greene County Fairgrounds. Proceeds from the sale will be used to benefit companion animals in Greene County, including veterinary services and educational programs. The sale will be open Friday, May 29, from 8 am to 6 pm, and Saturday, May 30, from…
Read MoreCommunity blood drive this Tuesday in Jefferson
Summer schedule told LifeServe Blood Center will hold a community blood drive Tuesday, May 12, from 12:30 to 5:30 pm at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 801 W. Lincoln Way in Jefferson. Call 1-800-287-4903 or visit www.lifeservebloodcenter.org to make an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome.
Read MoreVeterans plan Armed Forces Day picnic lunch
Armed Forces Day is a day to recognize members of the Armed Forces who are currently serving. To mark Armed Forces Day on May 16, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary, and the American Legion will host an Armed Forces Day picnic Saturday, May 16,, from 11 am to 2 pm at the VFW hall, 109 N. Chestnut St, in Jefferson.
Read MoreSweet recognition for providers at ELC
Children at the Greene County Early Learning Center had a chance to decorate cookies for the care providers there Friday for Provider Recognition. Tina Meseck (left) of Better For You Bakery not only donated cookies, frosting and decorations, but her time Friday morning as well. Provider Delaney Gibson was among the providers who helped with the sweet project.
Read MoreWest Central tells scholarship recipients
RALSTON – For the 20th consecutive year, West Central® Cooperative is awarding Excellence in Agriculture scholarships for area seniors pursuing agriculture-related post-secondary education. This year, seven students have each been awarded $1,500. “Over the course of two decades, our Excellence in Agriculture scholarship has supported the education of engineers, agronomists, veterinarians, biologists and today’s grain and livestock producers,” explained West Central’s…
Read MoreGreene County Elementary tells Bucket Fillers
Bucket Fillers for April at Greene County Elementary were (from left) K-Lee Goff, Gracie Venteicher and Ethan Kuipers. Logan Edwards was also a Bucket Filler but is not pictured. March Bucket Fillers were (from left) Ava Perrett, Danica Goff, Gavin Blair and Vanessa Hale. Jefferson Hy-Vee manager Lori Subbert is pictured with the children. Hy-Vee sponsors the month recognition which…
Read MoreHistory Boy Theatre Co presents “Company”
History Boy Theatre Co, your professional regional theatre company, brings another big city theatre production to Greene County. Stephen Sondheim’s COMPANY will open June 12 with performances on June 13 and 14, and also on June 19, 20, and 21. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7 pm with Sunday matinees at 2. Tickets for all performances are available at RVP~1875, 115 S.…
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