Category: Good News

The Friday morning Java & Juice schedule for March includes one business on the downtown square and four others only a “stone’s throw” away. Java & Juice begins at 9:30 am with coffee and a light refreshment. At 9:45 the host is welcome to tell the story of the business, highlighting product lines or services. There is also time for…

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For people interested in camping during Memorial Day weekend, the three-month window to reserve a campsite at an Iowa state park opens Sunday, Feb. 24. Memorial Day weekend begins Friday, May 24 and ends Monday, May 27. Campsite reservations can be made three months prior to visiting, making it a good time to start planning a trip to a state…

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Iowans can put their support for conservation on cruise control by purchasing a natural resources license plate when it’s time to renew their vehicle registration. The sale of Iowa’s natural resources license plates provides financial support for the Wildlife Diversity Program in the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the Resource Enhancement and Protection Program (REAP).

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Iowa State University has named students on the dean’s list for the Fall 2018 semester. Students on the dean’s list must have earned a grade point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale while carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours of graded course work. Area students on the dean’s list and their majors include: • Churdan –…

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Feb. 18, 2019 Lions Club notice – The Rippey Lions Club will hold its regular meeting Thursday, Feb. 21, at the Rippey United Methodist Church. The meal will be served at 7 pm by Maralynn Rinker and Nancy Hanaman. Rick Fazel will present the program.

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The Greene County High School radio broadcasting group was one of 16 radio broadcasting groups at the All-State Speech Festival Saturday at the Iowa State Center in Ames. Greene County was one of the smaller schools to have events selected, and it was the only Heart of Iowa Activities Conference member at the festival.

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The FFA chapter at Greene County High School will mark National FFA Week, Feb. 18-22, with its annual pancake breakfast Friday, Feb. 22, from 7 to 8:30 am at Ram Restaurant at the school. FFA members will serve pancakes, sausage, and milk or juice. Free will donations will be accepted. All are invited.

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Jefferson public library patrons are invited to warm up their February by trying a “blind date” with a book. The library staff has selected a variety of books in different genres and wrapped them to keep what’s inside a surprise until after the books are checked out.

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Early registration ends Feb. 20 A seed treatment continuing instruction course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators is slated for Wednesday, Feb. 27. The program will be shown at locations across Iowa through the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP).

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DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig last week encouraged eligible farm owners to apply for the 2019 Century and Heritage Farm Program. The program is sponsored by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation. It recognizes families that have owned their farm for 100 years in the case of Century…

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Conservation efforts in Iowa contribute to long-term recovery Last week the World Wildlife Fund released its 2018-2019 overwintering monarch population report. Adult monarch butterflies covered approximately 15 acres of forest canopy in Mexico, a doubling of last year’s population, and a level not seen since 10 years ago.

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Allison Higgins of Jefferson graduated in December from Morningside College in Sioux City. She was a standout competitor on the Mustang track and cross country teams. She earned a bachelor of arts degree. Emily Fitzpatrick of Churdan recently graduated with a bachelor of arts degree from Buena Vista University. She attended BVU’s Fort Dodge location.

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