A house fire at 107 S. Olive St in Jefferson Saturday morning had the awesome rage of a fire but not the terror. The controlled burn of the vacant house was a drill for county fire departments with all necessary precautions taken. Fire departments from Jefferson, Rippey, Grand Junction and Churdan participated.
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At-large Jeff council seat will not have incumbent on the ballot
Shannon Black, Jefferson city council member elected at large, announced Tuesday that she is not running for re-election to the council. Black holds one of two at-large positions on the council. Three positions are held by a person from each of three districts. Any qualified city resident is able to serve in an at-large position.
Read MoreWettest week in a year, and cold, too
Above normal precipitation in western Iowa drove the state average down to 4.1 days suitable for fieldwork, while drier conditions allowed farmers more than five days suitable in east central and southeastern Iowa for the week ending Aug. 23, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Activities for the week included cutting hay, harvesting oats, and fungicide and insecticide…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Aug. 21
In Greene County district court Richard Charles Burkhardt, 46, of Jefferson was sentenced to two years in prison after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of public intoxication-third or subsequent offense. The prison term was suspended and he was placed on probation for two years. He was fined $625 with a $218.75 surcharge. The minimum fine and…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Aug. 21
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Aug. 19 against Johnathan Dale Laue of Grand Junction on a charge of assault-simple, amended from domestic abuse assault-first offense. Laue was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge. Court costs were $104.84. A judgment was entered against Michael Allen Olson of Walla Walla, WA, on a charge of disorderly conduct. Olson…
Read MoreAbsentee ballots available for school election
Absentee ballots for the upcoming school election are ready. Both the Greene County and Paton-Churdan districts have regular elections in odd-numbered years. Voters may visit the county auditor’s office at the courthouse during regular business hours, Monday -Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm, and vote an absentee ballot. They may vote absentee up until 11 am Tuesday, Sept. 8, the day of the election.…
Read MoreJeff council to consider use of hotel/motel tax revenue
The Jefferson city council will consider at its meeting Tuesday new criteria for the use of hotel/motel tax revenues. The proposed criteria were developed by mayor Craig Berry, council members Lisa Jaskey and Larry Teeples, and city administrator Mike Palmer. The criteria would have a “significant negative impact” on the Chamber of Commerce, according to Chamber president Omega Sang. The…
Read MoreJohnson to dance in Bill Riley final show
Gretah Johnson, 10, of Jefferson has been selected to perform her solo tap dance in the championship round in Bill Riley’s 56th annual Iowa State Fair Talent Search. As a Sprout, Gretah will perform in exhibition on Sunday, Aug. 23, but will no longer be competing. Bill Riley, Jr. is once again hosting the competition. Two Sprout acts are being crowned champions every…
Read MoreReCharge Wednesday, other programs return to JPRD
ReCharge Wednesdays, flag football and Punt, Pass & Kick The Jefferson park and recreation department will once again offer ReCharge Wednesdays thanks to generous sponsorship by the providers of McFarland Clinic-Jefferson. ReCharge Wednesdays meets every Wednesday afternoon from 2:15 to 3:30 pm at the Greene County Community Center. The program is open to students in grades 1-8. The younger students…
Read MoreHours told for Jeff swimming pool
With the start of school Monday, hours will change at the Jefferson municipal swimming pool. Monday through Thursday, Aug. 24-27, the pool will be open from 11:30 am to 1 pm for adult lap swim, and from 3 to 7 pm for open swim. Friday, Aug. 28, students don’t have school, so the pool will be open for the mid-day…
Read MoreA special bike ride for a 92-year-old mother
Watch the video below John Brunow of All Ability Cycles has been all over the state this summer sharing his love of bicycling with many physically-challenged people. He and his wife Ces and Diane Wise rode RAGBRAI with the Adaptive Sports Iowa Team. Many of the team riders rode bicycles from All Ability Cycles.
Read MoreRudolph cattle place in State Fair Dexter show
Greene and neighboring Guthrie County were well represented at the Dexter cattle show judged Thursday, Aug. 13, at the Iowa State Fair. Terry Sprague of Guthrie Center netted the grand champion bull banner and the Iowa champion bull. Timberview Dexters of Coon Rapids exhibited the reserve champion bull as well as the grand champion female and Iowa champion female. Sprague…
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