Second neighboring county to Greene County; USDA updates on disposal, response DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship is responding to two probable cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Adair and Webster counties. With the new announcements, Iowa now has 66 cases of the disease in the state. The Department has quarantined the premises…
Read MoreMonth: May 2015
Rain limits days of field work for farmers
Wet conditions continued in Iowa, delaying planting and allowing only 2.8 days suitable (2.5 days in west central Iowa) for fieldwork statewide during the week ending May 24, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Cattle producers had concerns about muddy feedlots while crop farmers experienced spraying delays. Farmers are evaluating the need to replant corn in low-lying areas.
Read MoreSalute to retiring teachers continues
Congratulations to retiring Greene County Community School District staff This is the second in a series of questions and answers with the 11 staff retiring from the Greene County Community School District (GCCSD). ~ by Lora Koch, The Scranton Journal SHERRI SCHWALLER, kindergarten teacher: Sherri Schwaller of Jefferson has worked for GCCSD fulltime since 1992, and was a substitute teacher for…
Read MoreJohn 15 Vineyard featured on IPTV series
John 15 Vineyard, located northwest of Scranton, will be featured on Iowa Public Television’s Iowa Ingredient series this Friday, May 29, at 6:30 pm, and Saturday, May 30, at 11:30 am.
Read MoreChurdan library starts summer reading program with military heroes
The Churdan public library will begin its summer reading program, with the statewide theme of “Every Hero Has a Story,” with a program featuring military heroes. The summer reading program will be held Wednesdays, starting June 3. A morning program aimed at preschool audiences will begin at 9:30 am. An afternoon program for children through fifth grade will begin at…
Read MoreSacrifices of military personnel honored around the county
Memorial Day observances were held around the county this past weekend. American Legion and VFW posts, along with community volunteers, spearheaded the ceremonies of remembrance for those who have died in military service to our country. The traditional service at Pleasant Hill Church in Grant Township, complete with Wallace Teagarden delivering Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, was held Sunday afternoon. Teagarden…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending May 22
In Greene County district court Brian Keith Dunlap, 40, of Perry was sentenced May 18 to three five-year prison terms after he changed his plea to guilty to three counts of burglary-third degree. Two of the prison terms are consecutive; the third is concurrent. All three terms are concurrent to prison terms Dunlap is serving on Dallas County charges. Judgments…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending May 22
In Greene County magistrate court Brittany Kay Smith of Jefferson was found guilty at a trial May 22 of assault. She was fined $100 with a $35 surcharge. She must pay $1,196 for property damaged during the assault. Court costs were $81.50.
Read MoreSchedule changes for softball, baseball
The Greene County softball and baseball games scheduled for Tuesday, May 26, have been postponed until Thursday, May 28. The 9th grade baseball game scheduled for Thursday, May 28, has been moved to Tuesday, June 2, at 10 am. The 9th grade softball games against Gilbert on June 5 June 30 have been cancelled.
Read MoreCity is given vintage commercial building
Plan is to repair the building and sell it The city of Jefferson now owns the commercial property at 205 N. Wilson, immediately north of Angie’s Tea Garden. The family of Bud Nelson, owner of the building, recently gave the city the building, along with $5,000 for needed repairs. Jefferson city administrator Mike Palmer said it is the goal of…
Read MoreGravestone of Civil War veteran to be dedicated
~by Valerie Ogren, Greene County Genealogical Society After the passing of 109 years, the gravestone of Isaac H. Ford will be dedicated Saturday, May 30, at 1 pm in the Junction Township Cemetery. The dedication will be performed by the honor guard unit known officially as Company “A”, 49th Regiment Iowa Veteran Volunteer Infantry, and called colloquially “The Governor’s Own…
Read MoreSheriff’s report, May 2015
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Sunday, May 31: At 9:20 pm a deputy transported a female prisoner that had been arrested by the Jefferson police department with active warrants from Guthrie County, to the Greene County line to be picked up by a Guthrie County deputy. At 10:59 pm a deputy was dispatched…
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