Jefferson received nearly double the average precipitation for August, according to volunteer weather observer John Beltz. He reports a total of 6.51 inches of rain for the month, with 3.84 inches being normal. Beltz reports rain fell on 16 days in August, with 1.43 inches on Aug. 7 as the most rainfall in a 24-hour period. Rainfall totals were 1.2…
Read MoreMonth: September 2014
Silver linings
~ a column about Jefferson by Colleen O’Brien The sound of summer is lawn mowers. Except earlier this week, when it was chain saws. The big blow of Sunday night, with varying reports of 50 to 80 mile per hour winds, quickly and messily took down complete halves of trees in my ‘hood, not to mention the big and little…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Aug. 29
In Greene County magistrate court a case was initiated Aug. 25 against Colton Lee Duke Pulver of Coon Rapids on a charge of public intoxication. Judgment was entered Aug. 27 for time served, and Pulver paid a $48 sheriff’s fee and $60 court costs. A case was initiated against Daniel Karl Krog of Vincent on a charge of public intoxication.
Read MoreJeff council approves incentive for Cobblestone Inn
The Jefferson city council at a special meeting Tuesday approved by a 3-2 vote an $800,000 incentive for BriMark Builders, developers of the Cobblestone Inn that will be adjacent to Wild Rose Jefferson. About 15 persons, many of them members of Greene County Development Corp, were at the meeting. Council members Shannon Black, Lisa Jaskey and Larry Teeples voted in…
Read MoreStill assessing damage to corn in Sunday night wind storm
Greene County farmers and crop insurance adjustors are still determining the extent of damage done to the corn crop during the severe weather Sunday night. Damage was spotty, with some farm fields untouched and others seeing significant damage to the corn. The damage occurred primarily south of Jefferson and west of Highway 4, although there was some damage elsewhere. No…
Read MoreHBO and Cinemax free preview Sept. 5-8
HBO & Cinemax Free Preview Jefferson Telecom cable TV customers will have access to a free preview of HBO and Cinemax Sept. 5-8. Customers with a digital cable box, subscribed to either expanded basic or expanded basic plus will have access to the free preview. The channels that will be provided for free are HBO channels 301-310 and Cinemax channels…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Aug. 29
In Greene County district court cases were initiated during the week ending Aug. 29 as follows: Shawn Richard Knudsen, 23, of Carroll, operating a vehicle without the owner’s consent, criminal mischief, and driving while license suspended; Rebecca Lynn Chumbley, 30, of Grand Junction, possession of marijuana; and Nastassia Chanel Goff, 29, of Grand Junction, burglary-third degree.
Read MoreFirst Baptist of Churdan marks 125th anniversary
The First Baptist Church in Churdan celebrated its 125th anniversary with a full day of activities on Sunday, Aug. 24. Regular worship services were held that morning with more than 140 members, former members and guests attending. Pastor Bobby Palmer brought the message encouraging all to stay rooted in Christ.
Read MoreDinner and auction kick off County Fair capital drive
The Greene County Fair Association is kicking off its capital campaign to build a new swine barn with an ag dinner and auction next Tuesday, Sept. 9. Doors to Clover Hall open at 5 pm for a social hour. A barbecue dinner will be served at 6, followed by the auction of agricultural products at 7 pm. The fair board is…
Read MoreConstruction class on hiatus, at least until November
After being discussed at every Greene County school board meeting since last March, the construction class at Greene County high school has been scuttled, at least for the first trimester. The decision was made last week, after school started with only two students enrolled in the class. According to school superintendent Tim Christensen, the class may be offered for the…
Read MoreMajor Gen Tim Orr to speak at Elks Heroes Dinner
Reservations requested by Sept. 8 Jefferson Elks Lodge #2306 has set Thursday, Sept. 11, for its third annual Greene County Heroes Dinner. The evening will honor all Greene County veterans, guard and reserve personnel, firefighters, law enforcement personnel, EMTs and paramedics. The evening will begin at 6 pm with a social time. The free meal, prepared and served by Does…
Read MoreGovernors select Iowa for 2016 Summer Meeting
WASHINGTON —The National Governors Association (NGA) on Sept. 3 announced that Iowa will host the nation’s governors for its 2016 Summer Meeting, July 14-17. “The nation’s governors are pleased to bring our Summer Meeting to Iowa, and we thank Gov. Branstad for his gracious invitation,” said NGA vice chair Utah Gov. Gary Herbert. “NGA meetings are an opportunity for leaders from around…
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