The weather in Jefferson during 2014 was close to average only in snowfall according to data provided by volunteer weather observer John Beltz. Beltz reported 29.7 inches of snow for the entire year, with normal being 30.9 inches. Despite normal snowfall, moisture for the year higher than normal, at 39.89 inches compared to 32.48 as normal. June was the wettest…
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Des Moines Water Works pushes upstream counties on ag drainage and water quality
Intent to sue doesn’t include Greene County, but it could The Des Moines Water Works board of trustees announced Jan. 8 its intent to sue three Raccoon River counties for polluting the waterway. At the meeting, former Greene County resident Chris Wilbeck urged the board to add another county – Greene County – to the list. A 60-day notice of…
Read MoreAcademic All-State honors to trio of Ram football players
The Iowa Football Coaches Association awarded 2014 Academic All-State honors in Class 3A to Greene County Ram players (from left)Jake Carey, Dylan Hamilton and Isaac Perez. To qualify, the recipient must be a senior with a 3.7 – 4.0 GPA in classroom work while actively participating in football. ~The Scranton Journal
Read MoreRams fall big to Mustangs in HOIAC hoops
The Greene County boys basketball team fell to 4-4 in the Heart of Iowa Activities Conference and 4-6 overall in a lopsided 65-47 loss to the Prairie City-Monroe Mustangs in Jefferson Tuesday night.
Read MoreGreene County girls outscored 2:1 by PCM
The Greene County Ram girls hoops team is most likely very glad not to have to play the PCM Mustangs again this season. After losing to the Mustangs in Monroe by a 68-35 score in December, the Rams lost on their home floor 67-31 Tuesday night. The Mustangs, ranked 13th in Class 3A, are now 8-3 on the season, while…
Read MoreBranstad delivers Condition of the State address
DES MOINES – Gov. Terry E. Branstad on Tuesday delivered his 2015 Condition of the State address in front of a joint session of the Iowa Legislature. Branstad’s address, titled “Together We Can,” is a forward- thinking plan for Iowa’s future. The governor’s plan of action places a focus on infrastructure – both in terms of high-speed broadband internet and funding for…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Jan. 9
In Greene County district court Matthew James Kilts, 32, of Perry was granted a deferred judgment after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of possession of marijuana. He was placed on informal probation for one year and he must undergo a substance abuse evaluation and complete any recommended treatment at his own expense. Kilts must pay a civil…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Jan. 9
In Greene County magistrate court cases were initiated during the week ending Jan. 9 as follows: Aric Thomas Haberer of Boone, trespass violation while deer hunting; Joshua Lee McDonald of Boone, trespass violation while deer hunting; and Cody Lee Sellman of Scranton, criminal mischief-fifth degree.
Read MoreEvery Ram wrestler medals at Creston tourney
The Greene County wrestling team placed third at the Creston tournament Saturday, Jan. 10, and every Ram at the tournament won a medal. First places medals were earned by senior Jordan Challen at 138 lbs and junior Tommy Bradshaw at 145 lbs. Second place medals went to freshman Kane Borgeson at 106 lbs, and sophomores Isaiah Yoder at 160 lbs and…
Read MoreNeed for blood donations is critical
All potential blood donors are asked to consider donating blood at LifeServe Blood Center’s community blood drive this Tuesday, Jan. 13, from 12:30 to 5:30 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson. Due to the recent winter weather, the Blood Center’s blood supply has reached a critically low level, with less than a two day supply available of most blood types. For…
Read MoreGrow Greene County town hall meetings begin today
Grow Greene County Gaming Corporation’s series of town hall meeting to discuss how charitable funds generated by Wild Rose Jefferson should be distributed begins this evening, Jan. 11.
Read MoreWeather data, week ending Jan. 9
Greene County residents endured bitter cold and snow that changed school schedules during the week ending Jan. 9. Snowfall totaled 4.3 inches; strong winds limited visibility and dropped wind chills to dangerously low temperatures. Weather data collected by volunteer weather observer John Beltz follows: Date High temp Low temp Precip Snowfall Jan. 3 32 12 Jan. 4 37 0 0.06…
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