With all filing deadlines past, deputy auditor for elections Billie Hoskins has released the final list of candidates in the Nov. 4 general election. One person, Shane Olson of Churdan, filed papers as an independent candidate. He will run against incumbent Dawn Rudolph (R) of Scranton and Kevin Fitzpatrick Sr (D) of rural Churdan for the county supervisor seat in District 2. There is no…
Read MoreMonth: September 2014
Crops progressing toward harvest
Frequent precipitation hindered field work last week across Iowa, but above average temperatures aided crop development according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Farmers in west central Iowa had only 1.7 days suitable for field work, while the state average was 2.3 days. The rain increased soil moisture. Topsoil moisture levels statewide rate 1 percent very short, 9 percent…
Read MoreFatal accident on overpass in Grand Junction
A Boone man was killed in a two car collision on the Highway 30 overpass in Grand Junction Monday morning. According to the Iowa State Patrol, Daniel Reetz, 27, of Boone was driving a 2001 Chevrolet Impala westbound in a reckless manner. Lamobardo Ramos, 25, of Oskaloosa was eastbound driving a 2007 Cadillac Escalade. Reetz crossed the centerline on the overpass and…
Read MoreAugust finishes big in Jefferson
(Edited and updated Sept. 3 with crop damage information) Wind damage gives a new meaning to “Labor Day” Many Jefferson residents spent the Labor Day holiday laboring, cleaning up downed trees and debris after severe weather brought high winds Sunday evening. According to Greene County emergency management director Dennis Morlan, the bulk of the damage was in Jefferson, with only…
Read MoreMove-in date set for new Scranton library
The big day is finally near for the new library in Scranton. The move into the H.F. and Maude Marchant Memorial Library on Main Street in Scranton is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 6, from 9 am to 3 pm. If needed, the work will continue on Sunday, starting at 1 pm until completed. Volunteers are needed to help in the…
Read MoreGrassley coming to Jefferson Sept. 3
US Sen Chuck Grassley (R) will visit Greene County next Wednesday at part of his 99-county tour. Grassley will hold a town hall meeting from 3:30 to 4:30 pm at the Greene County Community Center, 204 W. Harrison St, in Jefferson. The public is encouraged to attend. Grassley will comment on timely topics and will take questions from those in…
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