The monthly weather summary for June prepared by volunteer weather observer John Beltz verifies what area residents already know to be true: June was wet. Beltz reports a total of 8.03 inches of rain in Jefferson for June, compared to the normal 4.67 inches. Not quite half of the total, 3.64 inches, fell in the last four days of the…
Read MoreMonth: July 2014
Summer reading programs whets children’s appetites for science
Children all over Greene County, and many adults, too, are learning about science this summer with their local library’s summer reading program with a theme “Fizz, Boom, Bang!”
Read MoreWatch what you (and others) leave at the compost site
Jefferson city officials encourage residents who use the city’s compost site at Daubendiek Park to self-police regulations there. The subject of items improperly dumped there has been discussed several times at city council committee and full meetings. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources regulates such sites and prohibits some items, including plastic garbage bags. The site could be closed should…
Read MoreSchool supplies needed
Jefferson Telecom has partnered with Adopt-A-Family for the second year to supply school age children with the basic materials to succeed in school. Suggested donations are new backpacks, #2 pencils, ink pens (red, blue, and black) glue sticks, wide-ruled spiral notebooks, loose-leaf wide ruled paper, 16 count crayons, and washable markers. All donations are requested by Aug. 1.
Read MoreSoil moisture now in surplus in many places
Third wettest June in 141 years Storms during the week limited field work for Iowa farmers according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide, there were 2.2 days suitable for field work. Farmers in west central Iowa had just 1.6 days. The rain raised soil moisture levels, in some cases beyond ideal. Statewide, topsoil moisture levels rated 3 percent…
Read MoreNichols joins Jefferson Telecom staff
Jefferson Telecom has announced the addition of a new staff member, Rodger Nichols. Nichols has started employment and is working as a fiber optics in-home installer. Nichols brought a wide variety of job experiences with him when he came to Jefferson Telecom. “During my career, I’ve been a nursing assistant at a nursing home, worked in the private direct mailing…
Read MoreHS Equivalency Diploma classes to return
High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) classes will resume Jefferson in July. Classes will prepare students for the HiSET (High School Equivalency Test). Orientation for new and returning students will be held Wednesday, July 2, and Wednesday, July 9, at 6 pm in the Jefferson public library basement meeting room. For more information contact Ann Waynar at Iowa Central Community College at 515-574-1959.
Read MoreRippey library tells July summer reading events
Staff at the Rippey public library has planned several activities for the summer reading program in July as follows: Wednesday, July 2: Youngsters can make a glow-in-the-dark bouncy ball at 4 pm. Tuesday, July 8: Staff from the Science Center of Iowa will be at the library at 10:30 am.
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