Hazardous waste collection Aug. 15 for Jeff residents

Jefferson residents can take advantage of a free hazardous waste collection Saturday, Aug. 15, from 9 to 11 am at the Greene County Fairgrounds. The event is for Jefferson residents only. Items that will be accepted include aerosol cleaners and paints; ammonia-based cleaners; antifreeze; batteries (only rechargeable); fertilizers; fluorescent light bulbs (cfls); gasoline and kerosene; oil, lead-based paint; stains, varnishes;…

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Huckabee draws good crowd in Jefferson

Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee, former governor of Arkansas, spoke to a group of about 75 voters Thursday afternoon at Pizza Ranch in Jefferson. He was introduced by Sean Sebourn (right), chairman of Huckabee’s Greene County committee. In his introduction, Sebourn highlighted six items of the Huckabee campaign: protecting Israel; repealing executive orders he finds to be unconstitutional; granting no amnesty…

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Letter to the editor – John Thompson

Stop the bond To the Editor, This is not about the children. This is about banks and construction firms.  I walked around the community last week talking to residents; most people are upset about the cost and timing of this 20 million dollar bond.  One woman told me she felt “lied to.” When she participated in a town hall on…

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Public comment time open for state wildlife plan

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is accepting public comment on its State Wildlife Action Plan over the next several weeks as part of a federally required comprehensive review. The draft revisions will be released in a series of chapters online at www.iowadnr.gov/Environment/WildlifeStewardship/IowaWildlifeActionPlan.aspx. The plan – “Securing a Future for Fish and Wildlife: A Conservation Legacy for Iowans” – is…

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Weather helping crops but slowing hay harvest

Although heavy rains were reported in some areas of the state, drier than normal conditions prevailed in other areas. Overall, Iowa farmers had 4.6 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending Aug. 2, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Activities for the week included cutting hay and fungicide and insecticide applications. Humidity and heat aided crop development,…

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Huckabee campaigns in Greene County

Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee, former governor of Arkansas, spoke for about an hour to 75 persons, including some curious Democrats, in Jefferson July 30. He said his reason for visiting all 99 Iowa counties during this campaign cycle “is to convince you that America is not on the downhill of its greatness, that America can be great again. But…

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In the neighborhood

Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Aug. 3, 2015 Saturday, Aug. 8, friends and relatives are invited to a celebration for Phil and Sharon (Bardole) McBlain’s 50th wedding anniversary from 2 to 4 pm at the home of Nancy and Dale Hanaman. Cake and homemade ice cream will be served. 

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State Forest Nursery now taking seedling orders

Whether you have a quarter acre or 100 acres to plant, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) State Forest Nursery has seedlings for your project.  Orders are being taken for fall 2015 and spring 2016 tree planting.  Bare-root seedlings can be purchased for 25-to-55 cents per seedling plus tax, shipping and handling, for large-scale plantings, depending upon species and…

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