When the Japanese wanted to learn about modern tire retreading processes they came to the United States to visit Dean McAtee. When the National Tire and Retread Board needed an expert and someone to lobby for its cause at the national level, it elected Dean McAtee to the board. And when tire business owners wanted to start a statewide dealership…
Read MoreMonth: June 2016
More than $350,000 in unpaid taxes on annual sale
Hunter Farms dispute has huge impact on sale Greene County treasurer Donna Lawson is preparing for a delinquent tax sale unlike any others held in Greene County. This year’s sale includes 372 parcels, nearly double the number in a typical year. Of those, 162 parcels are owned by Hunter Farms or Hunter of Iowa. The bill owed by Hunter Farms/Hunter…
Read MorePlenty of entertainment on Plaza Stage
The Plaza Stage on the south side of the courthouse will offer plenty of free entertainment this weekend during FIFTY Fest, the 37th annual Bell Tower Festival. The Rivieras will kick off the fun with a free performance on the plaza Friday at 6 pm. Their rock-n-roll will lead into FIFTY Fest’s opening ceremonies at 7 pm. Sponsors will be recognized…
Read MoreUnion Pacific cleaning up tracks from leaking tanker
DES MOINES – A railroad tanker carrying 25,000 gallons of animal fat leaked along Union Pacific tracks Monday from Missouri Valley in Harrison County to Fairfax in Linn County, a distance of approximately 200 miles. Environmental specialists from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources inspected the track along the route where the spill occurred and found the amount of spillage…
Read MoreRivieras, POPRocks coming to FIFTY Fest
FIFTY Fest, the 37th annual Bell Tower Festival, will bring live music to Jefferson Friday and Saturday nights. The Rivieras, with their “good old rock-n-roll,” will perform Friday at 6 pm on the Bell Tower Plaza as a “warm-up” for the opening ceremony of FIFTY Fest. “We want this year’s festival to be something special as a tribute to the…
Read MoreGrand Junction pool not opening this summer, $100K in repairs needed
The Grand Junction municipal pool has not yet opened and its future will be a topic of discussion when the city council meets next Tuesday, June 13. The city staff had determined that the pool needs an estimated $100,000 in repairs and upgrades but the city planned to have the pool open June 6.
Read MoreWinners in ‘Ring Out for Art’ to be picked in people’s choice voting Friday, Saturday
The election spirit will continue in Jefferson this weekend during FIFTY Fest, the 37th annual Bell Tower Festival hosted by the Greene County Chamber of Commerce. Everyone at the festival is invited to vote for their favorite sculpture of the five entered in the “Ring Out for Art” contest hosted by Jefferson Matters: Main Street’s Tower View Team. Votes will…
Read MoreDrawing bicyclists off RRVT and into businesses topic of evening session
Helping Jefferson welcome more visitors riding bicycles is the topic of a free Business After Hours event, “Pedal Jefferson,” Monday, June 20, at the Jefferson Elks lodge. Refreshments and cash bar will open at 5:15 pm.
Read MoreCrops progressing well
Fieldwork conditions improved across much of Iowa with only spotty rains during the week ending June 5, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were 4.6 days suitable for fieldwork, with 5.7 days suitable in west central Iowa. Producers in the northern third of the state were still struggling with some wet spots in fields. Activities for…
Read MoreVets serving spaghetti after the parade
Those who attend the Bell Tower Festival parade next Saturday will find a close, convenient and comfortable place to feed their family after the parade. The veterans groups – VFW, American Legion, and VFW auxiliary – will host a spaghetti lunch at the VFW hall on the east side of the courthouse square immediately following the parade.
Read MoreJeff pool tells special Saturday hours
The Jefferson swimming pool will be closed for the mid-day lap swim this Saturday, June 11, because of the Bell Tower Festival parade. The pool will open at 1 pm for open swim.
Read MoreIce cream social in Rippey Sunday
Homemade ice cream will have center stage at an old-fashioned ice cream social Sunday, June 12, from 4 to 7 pm at the United Methodist Church in Rippey. Along with ice cream that will be made right there at the church Saturday, will be pies, cakes, sandwiches, and beverages. All are welcome.
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