Dedicated to the growth and vitality of the community, Wild Rose Casino has provided a $100,000 lead gift to Greene County Early Learning Center, a nonprofit childcare center serving children and families from throughout Greene County. With this significant donation, Wild Rose helps ensure that “Growth Happens Here” by supporting the construction of the center’s new building in Jefferson. This…
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Parents asked to read 20 minutes a day with kids
At the start of the new school year, Greene County Schools reading specialists ask parents to support reading at home. “Please encourage your child to read 20 minutes a day. Reading 20 minutes a day can help your child grow and apply reading skills of phonics, vocabulary, and comprehension that teachers work with them on during the day,” said reading…
Read MoreTree Talk with Brad Riphagen
Brad Riphagen of Jefferson, Trees Forever field coordinator and licensed arborist, will answer questions about trees Tuesday, Oct. 19, from 9:30 to 11 am at the ISU Greene County Extension & Outreach meeting room in Jefferson. Answers to questions like “How do I plant a tree?”, “When do I plant a tree?”, “What tree do I plant?”, “When should I…
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September 26, 2021 The Rippey Lions Club met on Thursday, Sept. 9, for their regular meeting. Greg Jacobs, president, opened the meeting followed by a meal prepared and served by Phyllis Bardole. The Lions are considering community projects. Patches were presented that will be attached to the Lions Club banner. Lions Club members will do future planning regarding encouraging new…
Read MoreFarm Bureau’s 4th grade farm tour returns, with 5th graders added
This is the third year in the 27-year history of Greene County Farm Bureau’s 4th grade farm tour that Cale and Connor Juergensen have hosted the event. The tour was held Tuesday, Sept. 14, on the Juergensen family farm north of Churdan where Connor and his wife Lindsay live. Usually held every year for county 4th grade students, this year’s…
Read MoreGround-breaking soil health conservation easements signed
Last week, ground-breaking soil heath conservation easements went into effect, protecting 1,998 acres of productive, healthy Iowa soil in perpetuity. Conservation easements created to preserve soil health were donated to Whiterock Conservancy by the Garst family farm entities. The easements cover nine parcels of land located in Audubon, Carroll, Greene, and Guthrie counties. “The Garst family has long been known…
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Sept. 19, 2021 Jean’s Jottings – Fall is my favorite time of year and I enjoy driving the back roads when I can. Last Wednesday, after eating in Jamaica, Phyllis Gannon and I visited St. Mary’s Cemetery, where the Gannon ancestors, as well as many friends of hers, are buried. She saw some new gravestones, so I got out and…
Read MoreTrees available at reduced cost to Jefferson residents
Due to the 2020 derecho, the city of Jefferson tree committee has acquired a limited number of quality trees for Jefferson residents to purchase (limit two trees per household). Purchase price is $30 per tree (average 70 percent reduced price). Species available Bald cypress Black oak Bur oak Elm River birch Quaking aspen Residents who want to order trees should…
Read MoreFriends of the Library used book sale starts Sept. 17
The Friends of the Jefferson Public Library annual fall book sale begins Sept. 17, on a Friday afternoon for the first time. The sale, held in the library basement, will be open on Friday for Friends members only. Memberships are available now for an annual $5 charge at the circulation desk in the adult library. Patrons can become members or…
Read MoreGrCo adult ed slates Tailgaiting 102
Tailgating 101 instructor Todd Gordon started the Sept. 8 adult education class with students sampling Masters Golf Tournament pimento cheese sandwiches. They then moved to the Blackstone griddle where Gordon showed students how to make a sausage egg dish perfect for a morning tailgate. Next, he made loose meat sandwiches on the Blackstone Griddle using the original Maid-Rite recipe from…
Read MoreUrban lumber now available at Habitat for Humanity ReStores
Calling all woodworkers, DIYers and homeowners looking to support sustainable products – urban lumber may be for you. Urban lumber is wood cut out of trees that were grown within city limits for their beauty, shade and to block the wind on a blustery winter day. But when these trees eventually have to be removed, there is a growing trend…
Read MoreMidland Power Cooperative donates to GrCo Early Learning Center
A gift of $18,500 from Midland Power Cooperative will help ensure that “Growth Happens Here” at the Greene County Early Learning Center (GCELC), a nonprofit childcare center serving children and families from throughout Greene County. GCELC will be moving from its current facility on Madison Street to an adjacent property at 306 S. Vine St. The $2.1 million facility that…
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