Jefferson city clerk Diane Kennedy reported to the city council that 58 residents dropped off a total of 2,519 pounds of hazardous material during the Aug. 16 collection at the Greene County Fairgrounds. That averaged to 43.42 pounds per vehicle. The Metro Park West Commission provided the following weights per category: lead-acid batteries, 495 lbs; oil based paint, 409; used…
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Pinet St crossing to be closed permanently Sept. 5
The Jefferson city council entered into an agreement April 29 with Union Pacific railroad to close the Pinet St. railroad crossing in Jefferson. That closure will go into effect on Friday, Sept. 5. The city will erect permanent barricades on both sides of the railroad crossing which will be compliant with current traffic standards. Once the city has closed the…
Read MoreHotter weather moves crops along
Wettest week in seven weeks With the start of school temperatures and humidity climbed, as is often the case in Iowa. Above normal temperatures during the week ending Aug. 24 aided crop development, although rain limited some fieldwork, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture levels improved and rated 4 percent very short, 19 percent short, 73…
Read MoreLabor Day, a day for relaxing
There are no large parades or events planned for the Labor Day holiday in Greene County, but all government offices, as well as banks and most stores, will be closed. The Greene County Community Center remains open many holidays when the city office and the library are closed, but Labor Day isn’t one of them. The community center will be…
Read MoreKing, Reynolds to headline county GOP event
Congressman Steve King (R, 4th district) and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) will keynote the Greene County Republican central committee’s seventh annual fall fundraiser dinner Tuesday, Sept. 2, at Clover Hall on the Greene County fairgrounds in Jefferson.
Read MorePolice blotter, August 2014
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Sunday, Aug. 31: At 8:08 pm Jefferson police, fire and street department assisted several residents in the city off Jefferson with multiple downed trees, limbs and power lines. Saturday, Aug. 30: At 11:31 am Casey’s General Store (N. Elm St) reported a gas drive off. At 12:01 pm a…
Read MoreGreene County sheriff’s report, August 2014
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Sunday, Aug. 31: At 8:55 am a deputy was dispatched to the 500 block of South 12 Street in Grand Junction to investigate the report of a no contact violation. The deputy subsequently arrested Richard Tuhn, 35, of Grand Junction for a violation of a no contact order*.…
Read MoreDeadline Wednesday for placing name on Nov. 4 ballot
The deadline to file nominating petitions for independent candidates for county office and for non-partisan offices is this Wednesday, Aug. 27, at 5 pm in the county auditor’s office at the Greene County courthouse. In the courthouse, the partisan positions of county recorder, county treasurer and county attorney are up for re-election. Recorder Marcia Tasler (D) and attorney Nicola Martino…
Read MoreIowa Farm Environmental Leader Award to Gibson
Awards presented at Iowa State Fair to families who have lead the way on environmental stewardship Donald “Chop” Gibson of Scranton (pictured in red cap) was among 88 recipients of the Iowa Farm Environmental Leader Award. Gov. Terry Branstad (blue shirt), Iowa secretary of agriculture Bill Northey (right) and Iowa Department of Natural Resources director Chuck Gipp (left) presented 88 Iowa farm families with…
Read MoreStill time to register for Family-to-Family education program
Dealing with the mental illness of a loved one can be challenging and lonely, but help is available for those who participate in an upcoming Family-to-Family education program sponsored by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). The 12-session course will be held Mondays from 7 to 9:30 pm, beginning Sept. 8, at St Joseph Parish Center in Jefferson. According…
Read MoreFall fitness classes start Sept. 2
The Jefferson park and recreation department will begin its fall adult fitness classes Tuesday, Sept. 2. Registrations are being accepted now at the Greene County Community Center at 204 W. Harrison St in Jefferson. Fitness classes are open to community center members and non members, although they cost a little less for members. Most of the fitness classes also use…
Read MoreAnnual Doggie Paddle is next Saturday
When the Jefferson municipal pool closes for the season next Friday afternoon, it means it’s time for the annual Doggie Paddle! Animal Protection and Education (APE) of Paton invites area dogs and their owners for the annual event, slated for Saturday, Aug. 30, from 2 to 4 pm at the pool. Dogs pay $1 per paw (that’s $4 for most),…
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