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NEW Cooperative Donates to Greene Co Extension, Churdan Fire and Rescue
An agricultural company recently gave some donations to two Greene County organizations. Greene County ISU Extension received $3,700 from the NEW Cooperative Foundation to be used for 4-H enrollment fees. Extension 4-H and Youth Coordinator Samantha Hardaway says NEW Cooperative gave $20 per 4-H’er toward enrollment fees, while the other sponsors each gave $5 per 4-H’er, including Doug Hawn, Greene County Environmental Habitat Corporation and Greene County Corn Growers.
Greene County Supervisors Will Meet Tomorrow Morning
The Greene County Supervisors will meet tomorrow morning. The Board will hear updates from Greene County Development Corporation, the Greene County Career Academy and a mid-year review of the county’s health insurance plan. They will also consider approving the County Recorder’s quarterly report of fees, a bill of sale for the acquisition of the communication tower from Midland Power Cooperative, and terminating the 28E agreement with the city of Jefferson from 2000 about the animal shelter. Additionally, the Board will consider for approval the disabled veteran homestead credit applications, a resolution to transfer $150,000 from the debt service fund to Midland Power for the new law enforcement center administration building, and hiring two part-time positions, one as a dispatcher and one as an Emergency Medical Technician.
Panther Softball Score 20 Runs on Eagles
The Panorama Panther softball team had their final regular season game in Afton against the East Union Eagles, resulting in the Panthers claiming a 20-8 victory over the Eagles. Panorama would score a run in the top of the first but East Union would respond quickly and take the lead, notching in three runs of their own in the bottom of the first. This would light a fire under the Panthers, who would score six runs to take a 7-3 lead and would not look back. Panorama would score every inning, and would notch in another six runs in the final inning of the contest resulting in a 20-8 landslide victory for the Panorama Panthers.
Iowan with disability wins federal support
The U.S. Office for Civil Rights has issued a ruling ensuring that an Iowa man with disabilities is able to live in his home and receive round-the-clock medical care. Advocates for people with disabilities hope the move sets precedent for other people in Iowa and around the country. When he...
Caitlin Clark’s old AAU program has dominant Minnesota players now, too
MINNEAPOLIS - Before Caitlin Clark became a basketball icon during her record-setting career at Iowa, an important part of her development came in high school with her AAU team - All Iowa Attack. The AAU program based in Ames, now with 600 athletes and its own state-of-the-art facility, was established...
KMAland Sports Schedule (7/6): Postseason baseball begins
(KMAland) -- Postseason baseball is here with KMA Sports covering six games between Neola, Lenox and Afton on Saturday. Check out the KMAland Sports Schedule for Saturday below. KMALAND BASEBALL SCHEDULE. Iowa Class 1A District 3 — First Round. Boyer Valley vs. Newell-Fonda (at Woodbury Central), 1:00 PM. Audubon...
Deadline is Wednesday to Signup for U10-U15 Soccer with Jefferson Parks and Rec
The deadline for youth in Jefferson and the surrounding communities is fast approaching to register for three soccer programs with the Jefferson Parks and Recreation Department. JPRD is partnering with the Boone Soccer Club for U10, U12 and U15 fall soccer programs. JPRD Assistant Director Nathan Kral says the U10...
3 crashes in Madison County, Saturday: 2 injured
(Winterset, Iowa) – Sheriff’s officials in Madison County said Sunday (today), there were three serious vehicle crashes Deputies and other first responders were called to, Saturday (July 6th). Authorities say at around 6:40pm, Madison County dispatch received multiple 911 calls reporting (2) different crashes at the same time and in (2) different locations. (Photos below are from the Madison County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page)
Severe storms bring hail, strong winds to Eastern Nebraska, Western Iowa
Severe storms moved over the metro just after 6 this evening. Communities in western Iowa saw the most impact; viewers from Crescent, Iowa shared photos of golf ball-sized hail. Several funnel clouds were spotted near that area as well. None of them ever developed into confirmed tornadoes.
Reminder: Free Concert Tomorrow at Greene County High School Auditorium
A reminder that a free concert is being held tomorrow in Jefferson. The Brown Family is from LeMars, Iowa and the award winning ensemble is going to perform a free show at the Greene County High School auditorium Sunday at 2pm. The show will be the “Americana Music and Patriotic Salute.” The event is sponsored by the Greene County Veterans Affairs Office and the Greene County Veterans Commission.
Hay's homer powers L-S softball to dominant win over Melcher-Dallas
Jul. 6—SULLY — A fast start and a season high in hits led the Lynnville-Sully softball team to a six-inning win over Melcher-Dallas on Monday. The Hawks snapped a five-game losing streak with a 12-2 victory over the Saints. The hosts put up a crooked number in four of their six at-bats. Jakiera Hay slugged her first homer of the season and second of her varsity career, Kate Harthoorn tallied ...
KMAland Softball (7/6): Creston downs St. Albert, Sioux City North topples LC
(KMAland) -- Creston took down St. Albert while Sioux City North toppled Lewis Central in KMAland softball on Saturday. Check out the rundown below. •Taryn Fredrickson, Creston: 7 IP, 7 H, 4 R, 2 BB, 13 K. •Lexi Narmi, St. Albert: 3/3, HR, RBI, R, BB + 3 IP, 3...
The Last Man Ever Put to Death in the State of Iowa
Iowa is one of 23 states (along with Washington D.C.) that have abolished Capital Punishment. However, that wasn't always the case. The last time the state of Iowa performed the Death Penalty within its borders was in 1963. The practice would be banned statewide two years later, although there have been several efforts to bring it back in recent years.
WIC Benefits Can Now Be Redeemed Through Online Order And Pick Up Through Hy-Vee App
Iowa Woman Infant and Children (WIC) has partnered with Hy-Vee to offer more convenient shopping for those enrolled in the nutritional program. The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Special Supplemental Nutrition Program WIC is now available to purchase accepted items for online ordering and pick up. HHS started exploring the idea of advancing the program to participate in this new feature with a pilot program in a Des Moines store in February of this year. After working out the details to be as efficient as possible, the initiative expanded across Iowa, Minnesota, and Nebraska in early June. The new feature for the WIC program was made possible through a grant from the Center for Nutrition and Health Impact. HHS Director Kelly Garcia says, “This is yet another incredible example of a public-private partnership that will greatly benefit individuals receiving WIC benefits in our state. The goal of this program is to provide easier access and conveniences- and every parent of young children wants the convenience while balancing work and life.” WIC members can select qualifying food items online in the Hy-Vee app and enter their eWIC card numbers during checkout. The WIC program was established nationwide in 1974, celebrating 50 years of supporting mothers, children, and families in Iowa, assisting them to live healthier lives. WIC provides supplemental nutritious food, health care referrals, breastfeeding support, and nutritional education to pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women and infants through age five children who are at nutritional risk.
John Deere Continues with Layoffs Across Midwest in Illinois & Iowa
So far this year over 1,000 workers in Iowa have lost their jobs at John Deere; that includes the recent announcement of layoffs coming to Davenport on August 30th of 211 workers and the 99 being released from the Dubuque plant on the same date. John Deere, a leading manufacturer...
How's the economy doing? Depends on your point of view
Al Charlson is a North Central Iowa farm kid, lifelong Iowan, and retired bank trust officer. The Waverly newspaper group previously published a version of this commentary. Based on the standard measures I learned to watch over 30 years as a trust officer, the U.S. economy is in good condition. We have completed seven straight quarters of real GDP growth. Corporate profits after taxes in the first quarter or 2024 were 6.4 percent higher than a year earlier. Monthly job growth remains strong, and unemployment has been 4 percent or lower every month since January 2022.
Summer season brings casual class reunions in Perry
Summertime always sees class reunions for graduates of Perry High School, and this year has been no exception so far. For instance, the PHS Centennial Class of 1969 met Friday, June 28 in the Soumas Court of the Hotel Pattee for cocktails and again on Saturday, June 29 for dinner at a downtown eatery.
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