Landscaping to include 39 trees, 70 shorter plantings Dave O’Neal, project superintendent for the new Hy-Vee grocery store in Jefferson, said last week that putting the walls up would be entertainment. After 42 years of building Hy-Vees, O’Neal knew what he was talking about. He reports cars lined up along the street watching the process of erecting the prefabricated…
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Greene County magistrate court, week ending Sept. 19
In Greene County magistrate court identical judgments were entered Sept. 10 against Jeannie Rebeca Gustoff of Scranton and Kelsi Elizabeth Gross of Jefferson on charges of disorderly conduct. Each defendant was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge and $60 court costs. Cases were initiated as follows: Jamie Jo Francis Theulen of Scranton, disorderly conduct; Heather Thelma Ott of Jefferson, possession…
Read MoreMain Street Iowa reviews local program
Main Street Iowa staff members Debi Flanders and Jane Seaton conducted the annual review of the Jefferson Matters: Main Street program on Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 9-10, in Jefferson.
Read MoreHistorical Society to host cemetery walk Oct. 5 in Jefferson
Also meeting in Paton Oct. 3 The Greene County Historical Society will have a “weekend doubleheader” of programs on Friday, Oct. 3, and Sunday, Oct. 5. The Friday program will be in Paton, beginning with a 12 noon lunch in the meeting room at the 209 Main restaurant. Then at 1 pm, just up the street, the free public program…
Read MoreCeltic guitarist to perform Oct. 5 at St Patrick Church
St. Patrick historic church in Cedar Township will be the venue for a special concert by acclaimed Celtic fingerstyle guitarist Jerry Barlow Sunday, Oct. 5, 11 am. The church is located on E Ave north of County Road E-19 three miles west of Churdan. The program is free to the community. The St Patrick historical committee will host a breakfast preceding the…
Read MoreGreene County school board organizes for 2014-15
The Greene County board of education organized for the 2014-15 school year at the board’s regular meeting Sept. 17. The board elected Ashley Johnston as board president and Teresa Hagen as vice president. Committee appointments were made as follows, with many board members filling the same spots as previous years: negotiations, Mark Peters, Johnston and Sam Harding; classified/administrative salaries, Susan…
Read More4-H enrollment is open for new and returning members
New Member Night slated for Nov. 14 Enrollment and re-enrollment is now open for the Greene County 4-H program. The 4-H program is a national one that empowers young people in grades 4 through 12 to reach their full potential through working and learning in partnership with caring adults.
Read MoreChild care topic at Sept. 30 open house
How can Greene County expand child care options? Many businesses are building and expanding in Greene County. This will create a need for more child care options to accommodate new employees. All interested persons are invited to an open house to learn more about child care in Greene County Tuesday, Sept. 30, from 5 to 7 pm at the ISU Greene County…
Read MoreWork on Scranton Manufacturing expansion behind but progressing
The men and machines from Pemble Digging, Drainage and Dirt Construction are busy moving materials at Scranton Manufacturing / New Way this week. Scranton Manufacturing broke ground in late June on a new 56,000 square foot addition to its existing Scranton facility. John Pemble and his employees have the contract for the dirt work. Pictured is Monte McAlister operating the bulldozer.
Read MoreIowa sees driest week of the past seven
Iowa farmers took advantage of the most days suitable for fieldwork in over a month during the week ending Sept. 21, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. There were 4.7 days suitable for fieldwork statewide, 4.8 days in west central Iowa. Activities for the week included chopping silage and harvesting hay.
Read MoreiPad users classes begin next week
Peg Raney will once again offer iPad classes through the Jefferson park and recreation department. New this fall is the Out of the Box iPad class. This class, for the very beginner, will help users set up email, browse the internet, use the camera, etc.
Read MoreEmployer Educator Summit highlights workforce issues
More than 150 employers and educators from across the Western Iowa Advantage (WIAD) eight county region met at the Carrollton Inn in Carroll on Wednesday, Sept. 17, to help shape the workforce of tomorrow. Assisting with the program for the day was Iowa Workforce Development and IowaWORKS.
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