The Greenbrier 4-H club celebrated National 4-H Week by filling Christmas shoeboxes at their October meeting. They filled boxes with fun toys, school supplies, and personal care items that will be delivered to children in need around the world. For many children this gift is the first gift they have ever received. Since 1993, Christmas Shoeboxes, the world’s largest Christmas…
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Annual pheasant survey shows Iowa’s population at 20-year high
Iowa’s statewide pheasant population is at a 20-year high, and state wildlife experts re forecasting a banner year for hunters. “The mild winter really put us over the top this year,” said Todd Bogenschutz, upland wildlife research biologist for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR). “Our adult hen survival was excellent; our adult rooster survival was excellent. That really…
Read MoreP.E.O. scholarships from Hazel Brown Zachar fund to three Greene County graduates
A trio of 2025 graduates of Greene County Community School District, Ella Shipley, Emma Shipley and Maggie Mikkelsen, started college this month as recipients of the Hazel Brown Zachar P.E.O. scholarships. Each of the three graduates received a $1,500 college scholarship awarded by the Hazel Brown Zachar endowment fund through P.E.O. International Foundation. Hazel Brown graduated from Jefferson High School…
Read MoreA patient’s path to healing at medical center wound clinic
With two hip replacements in a total of six surgeries, Molly Hupp of Bagley is no stranger to complex medical care. But after a recent fall, the mother of five, grandmother of nine and great-grandmother of one gained a new appreciation for the importance of timely wound treatment. “I caught my foot, tripped and landed on my cane,” Molly recalled.…
Read MorePheasant hunters bagged more than 460,000 Iowa roosters in 2024
Iowa’s 2024 estimated pheasant harvest was the second highest in nearly two decades, coming in at more than 460,000 roosters last fall, surpassed only by the 2023 harvest of 590,000. This is the best back-to-back pheasant harvest years since 2007. Only South Dakota had more pheasants harvested last year. The 2024 August pheasant survey showed a population decline of 14…
Read MoreIowa County Recorders Assn donates to Mason’s Light House pediatric hospice house
Each summer the Iowa County Recorders Association meets for continuing education in one of the states’ six districts. Last week, District 1 hosted the association in West Des Moines for the ICRA’s annual summer school. As elected officials, the recorders have a formal certification program which offers learning sessions that broadly impact their professional role in the County. Courses are…
Read MoreJune Yard of the Month honors to Al, Ann Jensen
Set against the pristine white backdrop of their historic home, Ann and Al Jensen bring an abundant and colorful floral scheme to life at 306 East Park in Jefferson. “I love color and we incorporate that as much as we can into the outdoors,” Ann said. Selected as the “Yard of the Month” for June by Jefferson Garden Club members,…
Read MoreLandus scholarship to Kayla Frederick
Landus is investing in the future of agriculture by supporting the education of five high school seniors pursuing degrees in either agriculture or life sciences this fall. The Excellence in Agriculture Scholarship awards $2,000 to students in recognition of their academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to rural communities. “These students have demonstrated a deep understanding of agriculture’s crucial impact on…
Read MoreStudents earn Seal of Biliteracy
Greene County high school students have demonstrated their proficiency in Spanish by earning the Seal of Biliteracy. The Seal of Biliteracy is available to students who take an approved proficiency test and earning a set number of credits in the language. Students receiving the Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish are (front, from left) Ava Binkley, Fredy Aguilar, Rylyn Sigler and…
Read MoreBike to School 2025 rolls from downtown Jefferson to Greene County Elementary
Greene County Elementary students and teachers thank parents and community partners who made Bike to School 2025, held May 7, a fun success. “With perfect spring weather, the event became a true celebration of health, safety, and community connection,” principal Audrey Hinote said. The tradition began just a few years ago thanks to the vision of physical education teacher Sean…
Read MoreGreene County Medical Center team members honored at awards ceremony
The Greene County Medical Center administration on Tuesday, March 25, honored 31 team members for milestone years of service and five others who were nominated for the Van Zelderen Excellence Award. At a special ceremony, Julia Glawe, who recently celebrated her 10th anniversary in the Human Resources department at the medical center, was presented with the 2024 Van Zelderen Excellence…
Read MoreTasler attends 4-H IGNITE in Washington, D.C.
Greene County 4-H member Ella Tasler of Paton was one of six 4-H members from southwest Iowa who recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to attend IGNITE by 4-H, a four-day interactive summit designed to help teens discover their spark, explore career pathways, and build skills that will prepare them for the future. The summit featured inspiring speakers, including Emily Calandrelli from Emily’s…
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