February was snowier but missing the bitter cold of a typical February according to volunteer weather observer John Beltz. Beltz reports a low temperature of -5 degrees, but the average low temperature for the month was 19.8 degrees, six degrees warmer than the normal average low of 13.7 degrees. There were eight nights when the low temperature was in single…
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‘Spendin’ of the Green’ cash mob planned for March 12
The second Cash Mob is being planned for Saturday, March 12, in Jefferson’s Main Street District. This March event will be called “Spendin’ of the Green.” People of all ages are invited to meet at 10:30 am at the Main Street office. The name of a Main Street District retail store will be drawn from the hat. All in attendance…
Read MoreSchool bolsters effort against substance abuse
Providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students is a continual goal of the Greene County Schools. Of particular concern in society today is the rise of marijuana use. The school is taking a proactive stance, partnering with the Greene County sheriff’s office and the Jefferson police department to shine a light on this issue of marijuana use…
Read MoreBranstad reports Iowa leads in wind energy production
DES MOINES – Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds announced Monday that Iowa now generates more than 31.3 percent of its energy from wind. According to data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration, Iowa is now the first and only state in the United States that has crossed the 30 percent mark.
Read MoreDrainage work to be done in Franklin Township
Need for project led to wash out of ‘St Mary’s Road’ The Greene County board of supervisors, serving as trustees of Drainage District 108, held a public hearing and then approved a $67,000 repair project at the Feb. 29 meeting. DD 108 is located in Franklin Township southeast of Cooper. The project covers 2,000 acres and one mile of an…
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“Social Media and Your Small Town Business” is the topic for an informal seminar hosted by the Greene County Chamber of Commerce’s business improvement committee Thursday, March 10.
Read MoreTree Tracings
~by Valerie Ogren for the Greene County Genealogical Society Meeting notice: The Greene County Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, March 5, at 10 am in the basement meeting room of the Jefferson public library. Jerry Roberts, master story teller, will share with us “Stories My Grandmother Told Me.” Guests are always welcome – and this is one you surely don’t want to miss.…
Read MoreP-C boys finish season against IKM-Manning in district final game
The Paton-Churdan boys basketball season ended Feb. 25 with a 68-46 loss to ninth-rated IKM-Manning in the Class 1A District 14 title game at Guthrie Center. The IKM-Manning Wolves had a four point lead, 18-14, after the first quarter and built it to 10 points, 39-29, at the half. The Rockets scored only six points in the third quarter to…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Feb. 26
In Greene County district court Allison Ann Marie Tucker, 22, of Jefferson was granted a deferred judgment Fb . 26 after she pleaded guilty to a charge of child endangerment. She was placed on informal probation for two years. She must pay a civil penalty of $625, restitution of $373.71 to the Greene County sheriff’s office, other restitution to be…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Feb. 26
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered against Joseph Thomas Romeo II of Jefferson on a charge of assault-simple. He was fined $100 with a $35 surcharge. A charge of trespass was dismissed. A judgment was entered against Patrick Douglas Doyle of Jefferson on a charge of theft-fifth degree. Doyle was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge and…
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