Also approves additional pay for MHF Engineering Jefferson’s new building and zoning official wasted no time in his new position. Nick Sorenson, formerly a Jefferson police officer, was approved as building and zoning official at the city council’s June 9 meeting. He assumed those duties June 15. At the city council’s June 23 meeting, it was Sorenson who cautioned the…
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Emerald ash borer discussed locally, but none found yet
The identification of emerald ash borers in Grinnell in Poweshiek County last week brought the number of Iowa counties with the invasive pest to 25. Emerald ash borer has not been identified in Greene County, but the destructive Asian beetles were discussed at two different meetings in the past week.
Read MoreCrop and weather report, week ending June 21
Wet conditions continued to slow field activities throughout much of Iowa during the week ending June 21, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were 3.5 days suitable for fieldwork; west central farmers had 4.3 days. Activities for the week included cutting hay, chemical application, and nitrogen side dressing. Excessive moisture is preventing some farmers from controlling…
Read MoreBoth summer teams get home wins via the 10-run rule
The Greene County Ram summer teams both earned wins via the 10-run rule when the Manson Northwest Webster Cougars traveled to Jefferson June 23. At Allensworth Field, junior Branden Miller had an impressive varsity debut with a five inning no-hitter. He struck out seven batters and walked five.
Read MoreWhat exactly do you mean?
~a column by Colleen O’Brien We who live in the English language are lucky — our choices are plentiful. As of January 21, 2014, the Global Language Monitor says we have a lexicon of 1,025,109.8 words. I’m not sure what eight-tenths of a word is . . . a contraction like “don’t” or “ain’t”? Or maybe abbreviations like Mr. and…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending June 19
In Greene County district court Russell Lee Gardner, 40, of Jefferson was sentenced June 15 to two years in prison after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of operating while intoxicated (OWI)-second offense. All but seven days of the prison time was suspended and he was placed on probation for two years. Gardner must pay a sheriff’s fee…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending June 19
Cases were initiated in Greene County magistrate court during the week ending June 19 as follows: Chad Lee Ferguson and Traci Leigh Ferguson, both of Jefferson, disorderly conduct; Tyler Gene Gathercoal of Jefferson, public intoxication; and Juan Angel Guzman of Jefferson, theft-fifth degree.
Read MoreRams drop two of three at W. Marshall softball tourney
The Greene County Ram softball team went 1-2 at the West Marshall tournament in State Center Saturday, losing to teams from much larger schools than Greene County. Senior pitcher Marissa Promes pitched the first game against Des Moines Christian. The Rams won 2-1, with the scoring on a two run home run by Jenna Beyers.
Read MoreTom Wind, Junction Hilltop turbines on CBS Evening News
Tom Wind of Franklin Township, owner of Wind Utility Consulting PC and a partner in the Hardin and Junction Hilltop Wind Farms north of Highway 30, had an unexpected telephone call Wednesday morning that resulted in what he called a “fabulous experience” and a segment on the CBS Evening News on Thursday. To see the segment, click here.
Read MorePeople’s Choice quilt being raffled
A fundraiser for 4-H youngsters The People’s Choice quilt blocks have become a favorite part of the Greene County Fair, with area quilters making blocks and fair-goers voting for their favorite at 1 cent a vote. The funds brought in by voting has always been donated to the 4-H program in Greene County to be used to help members pay…
Read MoreHabitat offers seminars for homeowners and wannabes
How much is too much debt? Are payday loans and pawn shops really that bad? What makes radon gas so deadly and why is it especially a concern for Iowans? Can a family have too much insurance? Answers to these critical questions and many more will be provided in a free five-part seminar series held every Thursday evening in July…
Read MoreBell Tower Big Top art show a big affair
Just about every part of the 2015 Bell Tower Festival lived up to the circus theme, Bell Tower Big Top, with the festival as the biggest show in Greene County. That included the art show, held at the Greene County Historical Museum. This year’s show was bigger than ever, with more than 70 pieces of art exhibited by 25 different artists.
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