A weather spotter class will be offered in Grand Junction Thursday, March 3, at 7 pm, said Dennis Morlan, Greene County director of homeland security and emergency management. This class will be conducted at the Grand Junction Community Center and will give participants an opportunity to tour this new facility.
Read MoreMonth: February 2016
Teens to learn that ‘Silence Hides Violence’
Seventh and eighth graders and their parents are invited to a special Friday night at the Webb House to learn ways to build up relationships and tear down abuse. (Note: the Webb House will not be open for the usual Friday night social time.)
Read MoreDeadline for poetry contest extended
The Iowa Poetry Association has extended the deadline for entries in this year’s annual contest to March 15. The IPA’s contest is open to everyone who lives in Iowa. There is no entry fee, and no membership or book purchase is required.
Read MoreYard and Garden: Removing mulch for spring flower preparation
~by Richard Jauron and Greg Wallace, ISU Extension & Outreach AMES, Iowa – It might not quite feel like it yet, but spring is just around the corner in Iowa. With it comes preparation for spring planting and flowers. When is the right time to remove mulch and soil put in place to protect flowers during harsh winter conditions? The…
Read MoreWeather data, week ending Feb. 26
Jefferson received only a trace of precipitation during the week that ended Feb. 26 at 6 am, according to volunteer weather observer John Beltz. High temperature for the week was 53 degrees and the low temperature was 31 degrees.
Read MoreSheriff’s report – February 2016
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Monday, Feb. 29: At 2:34 am, a deputy was dispatched to the 2200 block of V Ave in Washington Township to investigate the report of someone hearing gun shots. The source of the alleged shots was never determined. At 10:41 am a deputy was dispatched to the 700…
Read MorePolice blotter – February 2016
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Monday, Feb. 29: At 8:09 am a complainant reported stolen blankets from a dryer at the laundromat. At 10:17 am Kum and Go staff reported a male had been in the business for several hours that morning and was harassing a store clerk. An investigation was started. At 1:10…
Read MoreRocket hoops since not over yet after win over E/EH-K
Paton-Churdan’s hopes for a spot in the Class 1A boys state basketball tournament are still alive following a 38-37 win over Exira/Elk Horn-Kimballton in Manning Tuesday night.
Read MoreGreene County board looks to cut $500,000 from budget
Cut is about 2.5 percent of total budget After several years of a tight but manageable budget, the Greene County school district needs to trim about $500,000 from the budget for 2016-17. The budget, and how best to bring expenses in line with anticipated revenue, was the topic for the board work session Feb. 17.
Read MoreSilly Billy, funny and wise
~a column by Colleen O’Brien I heard poet Billy Collins read his poems the other night. This was my second time in just under a year that I paid money to attend one of his readings. I’m beginning to feel like a groupie, but I can live with that. He is so worth it I’ll pay to see him whenever…
Read MorePeg + Cat visit Jeff library to debut Library Corner
Thanks to Iowa Public Television, the Jefferson public library has new resources available to help build early literacy and math skills, including a Library Corner. Stacie Steveson, Iowa Public Television representative, presented a Peg + Cat Story Time, which introduced this new space to children and their families. Peg + Cat was originally created to inspire preschoolers’ natural curiosity about…
Read MoreNominations open for county elected positions
Three supervisor seats and the positions of county auditor and sheriff will be on the ballot in the Nov. 8 general election. A primary election is slated for June 7. The terms of supervisors Mick Burkett of District 1, John Muir of District 2, and Guy Richardson of District 5 will expire, as well as the term of county auditor…
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