The Greene County farmers market and local food producers will have an organizing meeting Tuesday, April 12, at 5 pm at the Jefferson public library. Residents in Greene County and the surrounding area who are interested in selling products at this season’s market are encouraged to attend. Local foods are a fast-growing segment of food sales. Customers are looking for meats, eggs, vegetables, fruits, baked goods,…
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Hairball to play at Wild Rose Jefferson
Wild Rose Jefferson will host Hairball for an outdoor concert Friday, Aug. 5, to celebrate the casino’s first anniversary. Tickets went on sale at the Wild Rose Jefferson website April 4. More than a cover band, Hairball produces a musical extravaganza that celebrates arena rock bands including Van halen, Kiss, Motley Crew, Queen, Journey, Aerosmith and more.
Read MoreMHF Engineering joins Bolton & Menk, Inc
Bolton & Menk, Inc announced recently the addition of MHF Engineering of Jefferson. As a consulting firm serving clients in west central Iowa since 1963, MHF has a long history in municipal and agricultural drainage engineering, along with land surveying. The addition of MHF will allow Bolton & Menk to grow and provide greater services to clients throughout Iowa, a…
Read MoreTopsoil, subsoil moisture in good supply as growing season starts
Cool temperatures and rain hampered field work during the week ending April 3, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were 2.3 days suitable for fieldwork. However the northern one-third of Iowa, as well as the southeast corner, had less than two days suitable for fieldwork. Producers continued to apply dry fertilizer, manure, and anhydrous when able.
Read MoreRam boys track & field eighth at Husky Invite
The Greene County boys track team entered their first scored event of the track season at the Winterset Husky Invitational on Friday, April 1. The Rams finished eighth out of 12 teams with 37 points.
Read MoreRams host Early Bird track meet
The Greene County track teams hosted the annual Ram Early Bird track meet on Monday, March 28. Both teams performed well in the unclassed, unscored event. The girls tallied four first place events with Megan Durbin scoring in the 100-meters and high jump. Haley Hall was first in the 3000-meters and Melanie Doran broke the tape in the 400-meter hurdles.
Read MoreRobert Lutz, 1940-2016
A memorial mass for Robert “Bob” Lutz, 76, of Jefferson was celebrated Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jefferson. Burial was St. Joseph Cemetery. Services were arranged by Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson. Bob was born January 22, 1940 in Keokuk and raised in Donnellson, the oldest son of Norma and Earl Lutz. He attended Donnellson Community School…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending April 1
In Greene County district court a judgment was entered March 29 against Richard Charles Burkhardt, 46, of Jefferson after he pleaded guilty to a charge of interference with official acts. Burkhardt was sentenced to 365 days in jail. The jail time was suspended and he was placed on informal probation for two years. He was fined $315 with a $110.25…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending April 1
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment for time served with a $48 sheriff’s fee was entered March 23 against Benita Velez of Albert Lea, MN. Court costs were $60.
Read MorePizza Ranch owner charged with arson
Rob Schultz, owner of the Jefferson Pizza Ranch, has been charged in connection with the fire at the restaurant in the early morning of Jan. 27. Robert Duane Schultz Jr, 53, of Ankeny has been charged with arson-first degree (Class B felony), criminal mischief-first degree (Class C felony), and insurance fraud (Class D felony).
Read MoreBeta Tau Delta donates to Webb House
Mary Jo Springer (right) recently presented a check for $600 on behalf of Beta Tau Delta to the Webb House to assist with the costs of utilities. Accepting for the Webb House were (from left) Will Funcke, Brock Badger, Devin Villalobos, Jim North, and DJ Bumgardner.
Read MorePublic invited to see prom decorations and grand march
“There’s No Place Like Prom” The Greene County class of 2017 will host junior-senior prom with a theme “There’s No Place Like Prom” Saturday, April 9. The public is invited to view the Wizard of Oz decorations at the Wild Rose Event Center Saturday from 4 to 5 pm. This is free to all and allows pictures to be taken…
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