The combined 7/8 girls track and field team finished second of eight teams at the Prairie Valley junior high track and field meet in Gowrie Tuesday. First place finishes came from Laurin Lyons in the shot put with a throw of 30′ 8″, from Megan Durbin in the high jump at 4′ 11″, and in the long jump at 14′…
Read MoreDay: May 14, 2014
Jeff council increases water, sewer rates
The Jefferson city council at its May 13 meeting increased water and sewer rates 3 percent each. Revenue from the increased rates was factored into the 2014-15 budget approved by the city council in March. The rate increase will be effective July 1. The water rate change increases the minimum monthly bill for the first 1000 gallons (134 cubic feet) of…
Read MoreWeather plays role in Market to Market Relay Iowa
Any day in Iowa can feature a variety of weather, and last Saturday, the day of the Market to Market Relay Iowa, was no different. Nearly 2,100 runners were in Jefferson early Saturday for the start of a 72-mile relay race to Des Moines. All team members were at the starting gate; only one left town running on the Raccoon…
Read MoreCounty budget amended with increase for jail inmate expenses
Higher than expected expenditures, particularly inmate expenses at the jail, are causing the county board of supervisors to amend the current year budget, adding $17,000 to total expenditures. County auditor Jane Heun explained the amended budget to the supervisors at their regular meeting Monday morning. Heun added $36,000 to the line item for public safety and legal services, increasing it…
Read More“Wierd Science” puppet show whets appetites for summer reading program
The Jefferson Kiwanis Club recently sponsored the Jester Puppets and a performance of “Weird Science” for the students at Jefferson-Scranton elementary. The program ties in with the 2014 summer reading program theme of “Fizz, Boom, Read!”, which highlights the wonders of science. The Jester Puppets’ visit marked Children’s Book Week.
Read MoreClassroom associates studying to keep their jobs
School wide Title I program provides flexibility in use of funds About two dozen classroom associates in the Greene County school district will spend time in the coming weeks and months sharpening their own reading, writing and math schools. The associates were notified last week they must meet the U.S. Department of Education’s definition of “highly qualified” to keep their…
Read MoreP.A.W.S. slates annual garage sale
Donations for the sale welcome P.A.W.S., the local volunteer group that manages the animal shelter and works to find forever homes for dogs and cats, will hold its annual fundraiser garage sale May 29-31. The group invites all area residents to support their efforts by donating items for the garage sale. P.A.W.S. will gratefully accept donations of clothing in good…
Read MoreJefferson Matters: Main Street sponsoring downtown cleanup Saturday
Volunteers welcome Jefferson Matters: Main Street is sponsoring cleanup day in downtown Jefferson on Saturday, May 17, from 9 to 11 am. Volunteers are welcome. The downtown cleanup is spearheaded by the design committee of Jefferson Matters: Main Street. Committee members will be joined by the Jefferson Kiwanis Club and the Greene County Master Gardeners as they work to get…
Read MoreMom talking: Listen up
~a column by Colleen O’Brien I like myself best when I’m noble. Or at least when I’m polite. I can throw a fit when my computer acts up or I drop the coffee grounds on the floor. But at least in public, I pretend I’m a grown-up; or what I was taught a grown-up acted like back in the dark…
Read MoreDisaster preparedness speaker to share story of Creston tornado
Volunteers needed for local emergency response team The Greene County Medical Reserve Corp (MRC) will host a disaster preparedness seminar Friday, May 16, at 10 am at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson. The seminar is free and open to the public. Guest speaker Gwen Buck, chief nursing officer at Greater Regional Medical Center in Creston, will share the Creston tornado…
Read MoreCounty supervisors put LOSST renewal on November ballot
The Greene County board of supervisors on Monday took the first step toward renewing the county’s 1-cent local options sales and services tax (LOSST). The board approved a motion directing commissioner of elections Billie Hoskins to include a question on the Nov. 4 general election ballot for the tax. The sunset date would be June 30, 2027.
Read MoreClean-up day slated in Paton
Paton residents are encouraged to be part of the Paton spring clean-up Saturday, May 17, from 8 to 11 am. A pair of dumpsters will be located on E. Tallman St, near the green recycling container. One dumpster will be marked for “junk,” and the other will be for appliances. Residents may dispose of metal, batteries and miscellaneous “junk.” Tires,…
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