Primetime coverage starts Thursday; opening ceremony on Friday JEFFERSON – Jefferson Telecom in agreement with NBCUniversal, announced the content offering for NBCUniversal’s coverage of the XXII Olympic Winter Games from Sochi, Russia, to commence on Thursday, Feb. 6, and run through Sunday, Feb. 23. Jefferson Telecom’s video subscribers will have access to NBCUniversal’s unprecedented 1,500+ hours of Winter Olympic programming, including…
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West Central to host Market Outlook series
RALSTON – Today’s grain markets require a strategic plan for maximizing farm revenue and selecting efficient, yield-boosting inputs. The West Central® grain and agronomy team and 360 Feeds® are teaming up to offer unique business planning tools, market outlook analysis and weather forecasts for area producers.
Read MorenetINS offers scholarships for 2014 graduates
JEFFERSON – A division of Iowa Network Services (entitled netINS), based in Des Moines, has announced scholarship opportunities for 2014 graduating students. Since Jefferson Telecom is an independent telephone company, area students are eligible for the scholarship dollars.
Read MoreScranton water passes first test
Scranton city water was found to be bacteria-free in the first lab tests, city clerk Melinda Hinners reported at 10:30 Tuesday morning. A second set of required water samples will be sent for testing Tuesday, with results expected Thursday morning. “It is expected today’s samples will also pass the tests. However, it is still recommended you boil your water as…
Read MoreGreene County to play 3A football in 2014, ’15
Schools across the state waited anxiously last week to find out where their football teams will be traveling for the next two years. The Iowa High School Athletic Association revealed the decision on Jan. 24. Greene County jumped up a level and is in Class 3A for the next two years. The Rams will play Algona, Boone, Carroll, Humboldt, Perry and…
Read MoreBoil advisory lifted in Scranton
Scranton city residents no longer must boil their water to assure it is safe for consumption. The boil advisory, put in place Monday after repair work to a water main required water service to be shut off, was ended Thursday morning. Two laboratory tests of the city water revealed no harmful bacteria.
Read MoreJefferson Elk named northwest district Elk of the Year
Jerry Roberts, a member of Jefferson Lodge #2306, has been voted Iowa N\northwest district Elk of the Year. The vote came at a recent district vice presidents meeting held in Jefferson. Roberts was first named Jefferson Elk of the Year and then nominated for the district award. Roberts has been an Elks member for 50 years and a member of…
Read MoreBRR is a boost for Rippey
The Perry Chamber of Commerce’s Bike Ride to Rippey, BRR, held the first Saturday of February for many years, provides fundraising opportunities for Rippey organizations. The Rippey Lions Club served a lunch at the new Community Center while the T.H.U.G youth group served at the United Methodist Church. The Rippey fire department hosted a beverage tent.
Read MoreGreene Gobblers plan annual banquet, auction
The Greene County Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation is hosting the annual banquet and auction on Saturday evening, Feb. 8, in Clover Hall on the Greene County Fairgrounds in Jefferson. The banquet committee has arranged a large selection of items that will be sold either on the live or silent auctions.
Read MoreVampires at Sierra Community Theatre
“Vampire Academy” opens a two-week run Friday at the Sierra Community Theatre. Starring Zoey Deutch, Lucy Fry and Danilla Kozlovsky, “Vampire Academy” tells the story of Rose Hathaway, half human and half vampire, who is guardian of the Moroi. The Moroi are mortal vampires living discreetly in the human world. Her legacy is to protect the Moroi from bloodthirsty, immortal…
Read MoreWater service restored in Scranton; boil advisory in effect
Repair of a water main break in Scranton took less than four hours. Water to all city water customers was shut off at 7 am for the repair and restored at 10:45. However, a BOIL WATER ADVISORY is in effect until further notice. City clerk Melinda Hinners issued the following statement: “The City of Scranton is asking that all water supply customers…
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Graves: Nathan Graves of Jefferson was among 75 Central College students who presented their research and projects at Undergraduate Scholarship Celebration Days Dec. 5 and Dec. 12. His presentation was titled “Herbs and Spices: Health Benefits and the Promotion of Dietary Recommendations.” Graves is majoring in biology. Rice and Rice: Kurtis Rice of Jefferson earned a 4.0 grade point average…
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