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Greene Co Historical Society to Explore Unique History of Russell Park in Jefferson
Following the Greene County Fair earlier this month, the Greene County Historical Society is picking up its normal monthly programs again. August’s program takes place Friday, August 2nd at Central Christian Church in Jefferson about the history of Russell Park in Jefferson. The presenter will be Mikki Schwartzkopf and she will talk about how the 20-lot land was a swamp before the landowner, Judge JJ Russell gave the property to the city in 1901. The swamp was drained in 1903 and an Omaha landscape architect did the design and planting of the then new park.
Mannel hired as ISU Extension regional director
Lori Mannel of Jefferson has accepted the position of regional director for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach serving Carroll, Greene, Boone and Guthrie counties in central Iowa. As regional director, Mannel will provide administrative leadership to county extension office staff and guidance to county extension councils. Mannel was most recently the county director for ISU Extension and Outreach Greene County. Mannel earned her bachelor’s degree in business management from Buena Vista University, Storm Lake.
A.D. Wright talks Ash tree removal
Emerald Ash Borers have killed a lot of the trees that have stood for decades at Linduska Field and adjacent Allensworth Field in Jefferson. Greene County Activities Director Dave Wright talked with Raccoon Valley Radio about the removal project. “There’s not going to be nearly the shade and beauty those trees provided at Linduska and Allensworth Fields. Our maintenance crews have been cutting down the trees, so that project continues, along with stump removal.”
Eight Greene County 4-H’ers to Compete at Heartland Throwdown on Saturday
Several Greene County 4-H’ers have been selected to compete in an upcoming show. Greene County ISU Extension 4-H and Youth Coordinator Samantha Hardaway says eight 4-H’ers are heading to Nevada this Saturday for the Heartland Throwdown. “The Heartland Throwdown is a really great opportunity for those youth who...
Mc Carthy recalls meeting Shriner Kids
Recent Greene County High School graduate Maddie Mc Carthy was a cheerleader at the July 20 Iowa Shrine Bowl All-Star Football Game inside the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls. Her six days in Cedar Falls culminated with the North beating the South team 49-28, but in a week filled with memorable moments, perhaps meeting with some of the kids the Shriners help through their hospitals and clinics was at the top of the list.
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