Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Greene County will host a seed treatment continuing instruction course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators Tuesday, Feb. 20. The program, provided by the ISU Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP), is available at office locations across Iowa. The local attendance site is Greene County Extension. Please call to reserve your spot. Walk-ins…
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Jeff library to host author talk and book signing
YJB 1976 graduate now expert on commodity futures markets What do motorcycles, snowmobiles, race cars, farm equipment, and renegade cows have to do with the commodity futures market? For Scott Irwin, University of Illinois Ag Economist – everything. Irwin realized his risk-taking adventures growing up on an Iowa farm near Bagley could be used as parables to illustrate and teach…
Read MoreNew Friends group will support Greene County parks
Inaugural sledding event planned for Sunday A new organization to support Greene County’s parks, prairies, bike trails and public lands for all citizens to enjoy is forming. Anyone with an interest in maintaining or improving amenities in our county parks is welcome to join. The new group, Friends of Greene County IA Parks, is planning a special event this Sunday,…
Read MoreSupervisors hear budget requests from B/G Co Probation Services and secondary roads
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County board of supervisors heard FY2025 budget requests from Boone/Greene County Probation Services and from the secondary roads department at the meeting on Jan. 29. Diane Hinderaker and county attorney Thomas Laehn described the success of two programs under the supervision of Boone/Greene County Probation Services. A program of community service for youth…
Read MoreC.R.A.S.E. training Feb. 12 in Jefferson
The public is invited to a free training session in dealing with an active shooter Monday, Feb. 12. C.R.A.S.E. – Civilian Response to an Active Shooter Event – will begin at 7 pm at Central Christian Church, 108 N. Elm St in Jefferson. Persons who want more information can call the church at 515-386-4315
Read MoreDeadline for 2024 Bell Tower of Fame Award is Feb. 15
Who will be the 2024 Bell Tower of Fame Award recipient? Nominations for the 2024 Bell Tower of Fame Award will close on Monday, February 15. The award was established as part of the Bell Tower Festival when it began more than three decades ago. The award recognizes people who have lived in Greene County at some time in their…
Read MoreRound-up slated for the youngest students
Greene County Schools will hold Pre-K round up Monday, April 1. Parents of children who will be 3 or 4 years old by Sept. 15 of this year are asked to call the school at 515-386-3178 to place their child on the list. The school will offer a half-day program for 3-year-olds and a full-day program for 4-year-olds. Classes will…
Read MoreCattlemen plan annual banquet for Feb. 25
The Greene County Cattlemen will hold their annual banquet Saturday, Feb. 24, at the Greene County Fairgrounds, Clover Hall. Social hour begins at 5 pm with a ribeye steak dinner to be served at 6 pm. Following the meal, the trophy auction will be held. Money raised at the annual banquet and trophy auction will go toward the many projects supported by the Greene County Cattlemen throughout…
Read More144-CHI grant applications open Feb. 1
The application for the Corridor Housing Initiative (144-CHI) allowing up to $1000 financial assistance will be available Feb. 1. Funding is in a match format to assist with exterior improvements. Examples of projects may include tree removal, sidewalk repair, installation of a wheelchair ramp, window installation, replacement of a railing or an unsafe step. The 144-Corridor Housing Initiative is for…
Read MoreHome State Bank opens Polk City office
Home State Bank in Jefferson announces the opening of its new location in Polk City. Since the groundbreaking ceremony on Oct. 27, 2022, Home State Bank and construction crews have been tirelessly working to finish their newest full-service location, which will also include various office suite rentals for local businesses. This full-service location has replaced their temporary Ankeny location, giving…
Read MoreNunn to hold mobile office hours Feb. 8 in Grand Junction
U.S. Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) announced February mobile office hours across Iowa’s Third District to assist constituents who may not be able to travel to one of the Third District Congressional offices in Creston, Des Moines, and Ottumwa. At these mobile office hours, Iowans will be able to get help from their Congressional office with Social Security, Medicare, passports, visas,…
Read MoreDNR slates public meetings on hunting, possible rule changes
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting a series of town hall-style meetings where local staff provide updates on recently completed hunting seasons, discuss possible changes to hunting rules and regulations, and address other topics as requested. Locally, the Iowa DNR will be at the Boone Wildlife Research Station, 1436 255th St, south of Boone, on Feb. 20. The meeting…
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