Distinguished Service to Ag award Vaughn Bauer(left) of Paton was honored with the Greene County Farm Bureau Distinguished Service to Ag award at the 2015 Greene County Farm Bureau annual meeting held Thursday, July 30, 2015. County president Perry Parker (right) made the presentation after reading the following: “Periodically, the Greene County Farm Bureau presents its Distinguished Service award to an…
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Greene County Chamber supports young fair exhibitors
The Greene County Chamber of Commerce In support of Greene County 4-H and FFA members provided a free Ag Appreciation breakfast and also participated in the Greene County Fair 2015 Achievement Auction.
Read MoreLocal Farm Bureau tells drawing winners
The 2015 Greene County Farm Bureau annual meeting was held Thursday, July 30, at Clover Hall at the Greene County Fairgrounds in Jefferson. Drawings were held for door prizes following the business meeting and speakers. Winners of items donated by Greene County Farm Bureau and Farm Bureau Financial agents Kim Tjepkes and Damon Clancy included Bruce Wessling, Glennie Costello, Joeline…
Read MoreWeather data, week ending Aug. 7
The first week in August wasn’t as hot as it often is in Iowa. According to weather data provided by volunteer observer John Beltz, the high temperature was 88 degrees and the low temperature was 59 degrres. Jefferson received less than one-tenth of an inch of rain during the week.
Read MoreGreene County Farm Bureau holds annual meeting
One hundred members enjoyed a roast beef dinner served by county 4-H members at the 2015 Greene County Farm Bureau annual meeting on Thursday, July 30, 2015 at Clover Hall at the Greene County Fairgrounds in Jefferson. Following the meal, president Perry Parker called the business meeting to order. He welcomed members and guests and introduced board members and spouses…
Read MoreHelen Lehman Anderson, 1929-2015
A memorial service was held Aug. 8 at Salem United Methodist Church in Paton for Helen Lehman Anderson, 86, of Jefferson. The Rev David Arulnathan and the Rev Julie Poulsen offered words of comfort. Interment was at the Paton Township Cemetery. Helen Cole Adams was born April 5, 1929, in Howard County, Nebraska, to Max and Ethel Adams. Her father farmed…
Read MoreWild Rose Jefferson hosts gala grand opening
Although Wild Rose Jefferson has been open for more than three weeks, the grand opening Friday lived up to expectations for a gala event. An estimated 400 people stood where soybeans had been planted up until a year ago to hear congratulations from elected officials and thank yous from members of Grow Greene County Gaming Corporation and Wild Rose management.
Read MoreSantorum makes campaign stop in Jefferson
Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum met with about two dozen voters Sunday afternoon, Aug. 2, at Greene Bean Coffee in Jefferson. Santorum, of Pennsylvania, served two terms in the U.S. Senate, 1995 to 2007. He lost a bid for re-election in 2006. This is his second presidential campaign, having also been a candidate in 2012. He won the Iowa caucus.…
Read MoreWild Rose celebrates grand opening this weekend
Wild Rose Jefferson will kick off this weekend’s three-day grand opening celebration with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday at 6 pm. The event will feature remarks from state and local officials including Gov. Terry Branstad, Sen. Chuck Grassley and Iowa Racing & Gaming Commission chairman Jeff Lamberti.
Read MoreAlmost typical weather for July in Jefferson
Jefferson was a little cooler but not much wetter than a typical July, according to weather data compiled by volunteer observer John Beltz. The average high temperature was 81.1 degrees, compared to the normal average high of 85.8 degrees. High temperature for the month was 91 degrees on July 13 and again on July 18. There were 12 days in…
Read MoreIndustrial tax exemption on its way
The Greene County board of supervisors will start the process of establishing an industrial tax exemption by setting the date next Monday for a public hearing on the required ordinance. County assessor Linda Spearman provided a draft ordinance to the supervisors at their Aug. 3 meeting. The draft was prepared by attorney David Morain and Thomas Laehn, who is serving…
Read MoreHundreds expected for Hot August Night
Chamber adds Cruise Into Savings promotion Regardless of the weather, the “hottest” night this month will be Thursday, Aug. 13, with the 2015 edition of Hot August Night filling the streets surrounding the courthouse square in Jefferson with cars, trucks, motorcycles and antique tractors. Hot August Night is slated for 5 to 8 pm and is hosted by the Greene…
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