Iowa farmers used the 6.6 days suitable for fieldwork to harvest just more than one-fifth of the state’s corn crop during the week ending Nov. 9, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. This was the most days suitable statewide this crop season. West central Iowa farmers had 6.9 days suitable. Other activities for the week included fall tillage,…
Read MoreMonth: November 2014
Yes, it was a pretty October
October weather data compiled by volunteer weather observer John Beltz verifies it was a lovely October in Jefferson. The average high temperature was just a bit cooler than average, at 63.4 degrees compared to the normal 64.5 degrees. The average low temperature was almost two degrees warmer, too, at 40.4 degrees compared to the normal 38.7 degrees.
Read MoreRita Flynn, 1937-2014
Rita R. Flynn, age 77, of Coon Rapids passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014 at Thomas Rest Haven in Coon Rapids. Mass of the Christian Burial was celebrated Saturday, Nov. 15, at 10:30 am at Annunciation Catholic Church in Coon Rapids with her great nephew Fr. Jeremy Wind celebrating. Casket bearers were Carolyn Rothschild, David Slate, Patricia Bunte, Pat…
Read MoreChanging the world one story at a time
~a column by Colleen O’Brien “Putting the brakes on hate” is the motto of a non-profit called — what else? — HateBrakers. Founder Susan Margolis Balk, who spent her career writing for the big boys – New York Times Magazine, Travel and Leisure, Playboy — launched HateBrakers, now in its third year, as a teaching tool. She is already transforming…
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Rippey News Nov. 10, 2014 Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Friends of Rippey reminder: There will be a Christmas breakfast on Dec. 6 from 8 to 11 am. Egg casserole, sausage, fruit, cinnamon rolls, coffee and juice will be served for a free will offering. A quilt donated by Sharon Riley will be offered for…
Read MoreThank you, veterans!
Our country has been protected and served for 239 years by men and women who put our flag, and the ideals it stands for, ahead of themselves. Thank you. This unique flag display is on Highway 4 a few miles north of Jefferson.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Nov. 7
In Greene County district court sentencing was done in a pair of cases against Michael Lynn Heard Sr, 53, of Jefferson. The sentencing was done as part of a probation revocation in a case from 2010 in which Heard was charged with delivery of cocaine. On that charge, he was sentenced to 10 years in prison, but the prison term…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Nov. 7
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Oct. 29 against Steven Logan Dzuris of Jefferson on a charge of assault, amended from domestic abuse assault. He was fined $100 with a $35 surcharge and $98 court costs. A charge of disorderly conduct was dismissed. A judgment was entered against Freedom Hope Ore of Jefferson on a charge of…
Read MoreNorma Wright, 1926-2014
A service of remembrance was held Tuesday, Nov. 11, at Slininger-Rossow Funeral Home in Jefferson for Norma Jean Wright, 87, of Boone, formerly of Jefferson. Pastor Bruce Thomas of Boone Biblical Memorial Church offered words of comfort. Casket bearers were Tim Buckner, Chad Wright, Lance Bartley, Greg Mohrman, Sonny Gannon and Sean Luellen. Honorary bearers were Darwin Pevestorf, Paul Mears, Randy…
Read MoreGreene County 4-H presents awards
More than 80 parents and friends attended the annual Greene County 4-H Awards Ceremony last Sunday to celebrate the accomplishments of Greene County 4-H members, and to honor 4-H volunteers and financial sponsors. Record books submitted by 4-H members were judged by volunteers who decided on the final awards, recognizing outstanding record books and excellence in project work over the…
Read MoreVeterans Day at Paton-Churdan
The community is invited to the annual Veterans Day program at the Paton-Churdan school in Churdan Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 9 am. Students in all grades participate and honor those who have served our country in the military. American Legion Post 198 of Churdan will host its annual Veterans Day supper that evening from 5 to 7 pm, also at…
Read MoreRotary auction list – a grown-up Christmas wish list
The Jefferson Rotary Club’s annual dinner and auction is only a week away. While finishing touches are being put on the “official” auction book, checking out the auction items on the club’s Facebook page reminds people who remember the 1960s of how much fun reading the Sears Wishbook used to be.
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