Edited Wednesday, 8:30 am P-C voters elect board members by write-in Voters in the Greene County Community School District voted by a three to two margin against a $20 million bond issue to bring the district’s students all under two roofs, both in Jefferson. Across the district, the vote was 975 (60.04 percent) against the bond issue, and 649 (39.96…
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Road washed out in Franklin Township; other roads damaged by heavy rain
Greene County received less rain than other nearby counties Sunday night, but the 3-1/2 inches or so was enough to call out the secondary roads crew on the holiday weekend. The intense rain also washed out a section of 330th St in Franklin Township. That road will be closed between P Ave and County Road P-30 until further notice.
Read MoreLetter to the editor – John Thompson
To the editor, I’m seeing Red. (And that makes me happy!) As a conservative, I am happy to see Hillary Clinton as the Democratic front-runner. There isn’t a Republican challenger that couldn’t beat her and she isn’t firing people up in Iowa. As she limps from one scandal to the next, even Democrats are fed up and apathetic. Independent Senator…
Read MoreP-C board to appoint someone to fill a vacancy
The Paton-Churdan board of education will hold a special meeting Thursday to appoint a someone to fill a vacancy. Brad Wilson resigned from the board in August, after the regular board meeting. Business manager Mitch Lewis explained that with a change in the State Code effective July 1, his resignation was effective immediately upon the school receiving his notification.
Read MorePedaler’s Jamboree overnights in Jefferson
The first Pedaler’s Jamboree – Iowa drew 1,304 registered riders Sept. 5-6. The bicycle ride used the Raccoon River Valley Trail from Waukee to Jefferson and back to Waukee, with riders spending the night in Jefferson. Most of the riders camped at the Greene County Fairgrounds. Hundreds of them ventured into Jefferson’s downtown area either to shower at the Greene…
Read MoreRed Barn Home & Craft Show is this weekend
The annual Red Barn Home and Craft Show returns this weekend under new sponsorship and a week earlier than in past years. The event, which for decades has been a favorite fall event in the area, is being hosted this year by the Greene County Fair Association. It will again be held at the Greene County Fairgrounds, with more than…
Read MoreTime now to donate to the Friends of the Library used book sale
Area residents are reminded that the Friends of the Jefferson Public Library’s 23rd annual used book sale is coming soon. The Friends will gratefully accept donations of books (hardcover, paperback, in any genre, as well as children’s books), CDs, DVDs, audio tapes, games and puzzles for the sale.
Read MoreLocal GOP sets Sept. 22 for fall fundraiser
The Republican Party of Greene County will hold its annual fall fundraiser Tuesday, Sept. 22, at Clover Hall on the Greene County Fairgrounds. The doors open at 5:30 pm, with dinner at 6 and the program at 6:45.
Read MoreGreene County Dems slate fundraiser Sept. 19
Greene County Democrats will gather for a fundraiser steak dinner Saturday, Sept. 19, at 5:30 pm at the Greenewood Center, 401 W. Greenewood Road in Jefferson.
Read MoreGood year at the golf course
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 MoreLast 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…
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