The Jefferson Community Golf Course is having a successful season despite a pair of large tournaments being rained out. Golf course manager Micah Destival reported to the Jefferson city council at the regular council meeting Sept. 8 that in mid-August revenues had surpassed the entire 2014 season.
Read MoreMonth: September 2015
Last week was warmest of the year
Iowa farmers took advantage of the 4.9 days suitable for fieldwork to finish oat harvest, chop corn silage, and start seed corn harvest during the week ending Sept. 6, though scattered but heavy showers kept some fields too wet to work, according the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Corn for grain continues to mature. There were some reports of pressure…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Sept. 4
In Greene County district court disposition was entered Sept. 2 against Robert Derrick Sheber, 44, of Elkader after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of operating while intoxicated (OWI)-first offense. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail. All but two were suspended and he was placed on informal probation for one year. He must undergo a…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Sept. 4
In Greene County magistrate court Merissa Shawnay Olson of Jefferson sentenced to 30 days in jail after she pleaded guilty to charges of assault (amended from domestic abuse assault) and public intoxication. The jail time was suspended and she was placed on informal probation for one year. Olson was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge on each charge. She must…
Read MoreCharlie Daniels Band next in the Wild Rose line-up
Wild Rose Jefferson is continuing to develop its entertainment schedule with a combination of well-known and up and coming artists. The casino announced on Facebook this week that it will host the Charlie Daniels Band on Friday, Sept. 25, in the Greene Room Event Center at 7:30 pm.
Read MoreElks to hold Heroes Dinner Sept. 11
Jefferson Elks lodge 2306 will hold its annual Heroes Dinner Friday, Sept. 11 at the lodge in Jefferson. All veterans, current members of the Armed Forces, National Guard and Reserves, volunteer firefighters, emergency medical responders and law enforcement personnel, and their spouses, are invited. There is no charge.
Read MoreCentury, Heritage Farms recognized at State Fair
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Farm Bureau celebrated families that have owned a farm for 100 years or 150 years DES MOINES –Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey recognized Century and Heritage Farm families during a ceremony Aug. 20 at the State Fair. To qualify, a family must have owned at least 40 acres for 100 years or more in…
Read MorePlanning starts for 2016 Relay for Life
The annual Relay for Life of Greene County is scheduled for Saturday, April 23, 2016. Planning for the event will begin at an organizational meeting Thursday, Sept. 17, at 5 pm at the Greene County Community Center in Jefferson. All those interested are invited to attend the meeting and get involved in the event team. There are many areas that…
Read MoreAutumn’s bounty at the farmers market
~by Patti Edwardson for the farmers market September is here, and the gardens of Greene County farmers market growers are producing a bounty of crops. Each Tuesday through the end of the month, shoppers can look forward to a great selection of fruits and vegetables, including: Potatoes, onions, carrots, and beets Tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, zucchini, eggplant, and green beans Sweet…
Read MoreStory time starts Wednesday at the Churdan library
The Churdan public library will host preschool story time on Wednesday mornings from 9:30 to 10:30 beginning Sept. 9. The first half hour of each story time will for playing and checking out books, while the second half hour will be the program for the day, which will include stories, activities and a craft. The programs will have material for…
Read MoreMacy Bills a budding rodeo starlet
Young Iowans geared up for the Mutton Bustin’ competition Friday, Aug. 21, at the 2015 Iowa State Fair. Five rounds of competition took place in the Pioneer Livestock Pavilion culminating in the Championship rounds at the end of the day. Macy Bills of Scranton won her round in the 5 and under division. She is the daughter of Bob and Nicole Bills.
Read MoreTop honors to Hoskins Stock Farm in Dorset sheep show
County residents also place in Shropshire, Wether Sire/Dam show Hoskins Stock Farm of Jefferson earned top honors in the Dorset sheep show judged Aug. 19 at the 2015 Iowa State Fair. The Jefferson farm claimed the Champion and Reserve Champion Ewe banners, as well as the Champion Ram while also winning first place in the Premier Exhibitor contest.
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