April was cooler and wetter than normal in Jefferson, but despite the cooler temperatures, there was less snow than normal. According to data from volunteer weather observer John Beltz, Jefferson received 0.3 inch of snow in April, 1.5 inches less than normal, but precipitation for the month totaled 4.96 inches, compared to the normal 3.19 inches. Beltz recorded rain on 12…
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BOOB Girls author to speak Saturday
Author Joy Johnson has one message she hopes is heard clearly by all who attend her talks: “You are beautiful. All you burned out old broads out there are beautiful.” Johnson, author of the BOOB Girl series (published by WriteLife, LLC), will speak this Saturday, May 9, at 10:30 am at the Greene County Community Center in Jefferson. She is…
Read MoreLocal student at World Food Prize Iowa Youth Institute
Presents info on sanitation and water quality in China Greene County High School senior Noelle Gray (pictured, standing) participated in the World Food Prize Iowa Youth Institute at Iowa State University Monday, April 27. The institute brought together more than 250 high school students from 123 different high schools across Iowa to explore critical global issues and academic and career paths in…
Read MoreArt show organizers issue call for entries
All area artists and lovers of art are encouraged to begin thinking about their exhibits in this year’s Bell Tower Festival art show. The show will include original paintings, sculpture, pottery, fabric, photography and mixed media selections. Art can be offered for sale if the artist chooses. An addition this year is an invitation to area art lovers to share…
Read MoreMaster Gardeners slate annual plant sale
The Greene County Master Gardeners annual plant sale offers gardeners an opportunity to buy plants that had their start in Greene County, making them “a proven product to the area.” The 13th annual sale is slated for Saturday, May 16, from 9 to 10:30 am at the commercial building north of Clover Hall at the Greene County Fairgrounds.
Read MoreVeterans raffling pork bundles
Tickets are available now through May 15 for a raffle drawing for three pork bundles of 20-25 pounds each. The raffle is a fundraiser of the local American Legion and VFW posts and the VFW auxiliary. Proceeds will be split between the three groups, with most of the funds to benefit the roof maintenance fund, current operating expenses, and future…
Read MoreBell Tower offers bird’s eye view all summer for one price
There is probably no better vantage point to watch progress on construction projects around Jefferson and of the crops that spread in every direction than from the top of the Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower. The Bell Tower officially opened its 2015 season last Saturday. Season passes, priced at just $15 each, will make it easy for area residents to make…
Read MoreRams win boys and girls titles at Ogden co-ed meet
The Greene County Rams took both team titles at the rainy Ogden co-ed track and field meet Monday. The boys edged out Roland-Story by just two points for the title. Team scores were Greene County 148, Roland-Story 146, Ogden 123, Colo-NESCO 92 and Woodward-Granger 38.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending May 1
In Greene County district court Eric Christopher Rosenow, 31, of Jefferson was sentenced to two years in prison after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of domestic abuse assault causing bodily injury. All but seven days of the jail time was suspended and he was placed on probation for two years. He was fined $625 with a…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending May 1
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered in a case initiated in district court against Stephen Patrick Genovese III, of Des Moines. A charge in district court of criminal mischief-fourth degree was amended to criminal mischief-fifth degree, and a charge of going armed with intent was amended to assault-simple. He was fined $100 with a $35 surcharge on…
Read MorePart-time clerk of court office could be result of House budget
Greene County residents could see reduced services at the clerk of court office depending on how the Iowa legislature resolves its budget gridlock. The legislature has returned for a 17th week in session – with legislators paying for their own meals, lodging and other expenses – as the Code allows for only 110 days of expense payments. An impasse on…
Read MoreRaccoon River water quality, week ending May 2
Nitrate levels (nitrate plus nitrite, in situ) in the Raccoon River at Jefferson decreased steadily but slightly during the week that ended Saturday, May 2, from 19.0 (milligrams per liter as nitrogen) on April 27 to 18.4 mg/L on May 2.
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