The drama of the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission announcing a decision June 12 in Burlington on the application of Grow Greene County and Wild Rose Entertainment for a casino license will likely be remembered in Jefferson for many years to come. In the end, it was two farmers and an attorney who “bought in” to Grow Greene County’s vision…
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Monday night wind storm causes damage
Some area residents spent the day Tuesday cleaning up storm debris after high winds late Monday and early Tuesday knocked down trees, causing serious damage in some cases. KCCI reported wind gusts up to 42 mph and 1.58 inches of rain in the storm in Jefferson. Volunteer weather observer John Beltz reported 1.63 inches of rain. Stories were told of…
Read MoreBill Riley Talent Search local winners told
Ava Schilling of Jefferson and Keaton Schlatter of Coon Rapids earned the right to perform at the Iowa State Fair at the 27th annual Bill Riley Talent Search, sponsored by Greene County Farm Bureau, on the Plaza Stage during the Bell Tower Festival Saturday. Michael Cooley, Greene County Extension coordinator, served as emcee, assisted by Hardin Clovers 4-H club members…
Read MoreOne in a million? Not yet. We’re one in 8,100
~by Colleen O’Brien As of June 3, 2014, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’sfarmersmarket directory listed more than 8,100 markets in the country. The criteria are two or more farm vendors selling agricultural products directly to customers at a common, recurrent physical location. One of these 8,100 is our own Greene Countyfarmers market, the place where we can buy fresh and…
Read MoreGJ Community Center closing Aug. 1
The Grand Junction city council at its June 9 meeting voted to close the existing Community Center effective Aug. 1 due to safety and health issues. Community organizations including the Lions Club, the El Karim Club, the American Legion and the Legion auxiliary who regularly use the Community Center will need to find other meeting places.
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending June 13
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered June 11 against Scott Alan Bradley of Jefferson on a charge of theft-fifth degree. He was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge and a $125 Law Enforcement Initiative surcharge. Court costs were $60. A judgment was entered against Benjamin Earl Herridge of Jefferson on a charge of assault-simple. He was fined…
Read MoreWhat’s better than an afternoon fishing?
An afternoon of fishing and getting a prize! All 80 of the children who participated in the Kids’ Fishing Derby Sunday afternoon at Spring Lake were winners, as Butch Ganoe had collected enough prizes for everybody to receive one. Some of the children are pictured above.
Read MoreChampion spellers named at spelling bee
The spelling bee hosted by the Greene County Historical Society Saturday afternoon at the Greene County Community Center was all about family bragging rights. Four Sloans and a pair of Bardole brothers took home trophies. Winners were (front, from left) Arthur Bardole, first place and Avery Bardole, second place in grades 5-8, Mia Sloan, first place in grades 3-4, and…
Read MoreFoxes becoming part of the neighborhood in Jefferson
City dwellers don’t give a stray cat a second look, but a new breed of strays in Jefferson gets plenty of second looks. The number of foxes in Jefferson has increased enough that many residents, even some living within only a few blocks of the courthouse square have seen them. According to county conservation director Dan Towers, the number of…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending June 13
In Greene County district court a case was initiated June 11 against Edward Eugene Goff, 35, of Jefferson on a charge of assault-serious.
Read MoreMake your plans now for the Greene County Fair
Plans are well underway for the 2014 Greene County Fair, slated for July 8-14. The county fair provides a showcase for Greene County 4-H member and exhibitors of all ages, a variety of barbecues, and three nights of grandstand entertainment. Gunnar and the Grizzly Boys is the feature act in the grandstand Friday, July 11. The six members of the…
Read MoreReminder to Scranton residents: License your dogs and cats
The City of Scranton reminds residents that all cats and dogs age 6 months and older must be licensed at City Hall. Current licenses expire on June 30. The fee to license a pet is $4 for each pet that has been spayed or neutered and $10 for pets that have not been spayed or neutered. This fee applies to…
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