Area farmers and landowners are reminded that Greene County Extension’s annual farmland leasing workshop is scheduled for Thursday, July 28, at 1 pm at the Extension office meeting room in Jefferson.
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City removing dead, diseased trees
No ash trees slated for removal this summer The Jefferson street crew is making headway on taking down diseased trees but they haven’t yet addressed concerns about a possible infestation of emerald ash borers. According to public works superintendent Dave Morlan, the crew is about halfway through a list of 38 trees for removal, and an outside fire has taken…
Read MoreFarmers get needed rain, but some damaging weather, too
Timely rains this week were beneficial to crops. Statewide there were 4.5 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending July 17, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. However, there were isolated reports of damage to crops and buildings caused by high winds and hail. Activities for the week included cutting hay and applying fungicide to corn.
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Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net July 18, 2016 Washington Winners 4-H Club 1946-2016, by Jean Borgeson From the 1970 Rippey History Book, it states, “On September 20, 1945 all boys and interested in forming a Boys 4-H Club in Washington Township met at the Rippey School house. Although there were only seven eligible boys and their…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending July 15
In Greene County district court Deann Marie Goff, 34, of Jefferson was sentenced to two years in prison after she pleaded guilty to forgery (aggravated misdemeanor), amended from forgery (class D felony). The prison term was suspended and she was placed on probation for two years. She was fined $625 with a $218.75 surcharge; both were suspended. Goff must pay…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending July 15
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered July 6 against James Leon Cunningham of Jefferson on a charge of interference with official acts. He was fined $65 with a $22.75 state surcharge and a $5 county surcharge. Court costs were $60. A charge of disorderly conduct was dismissed.
Read MoreKara Betts crowned 2016 Fair Queen
Kara Betts (right) was crowned Greene County Fair queen Friday evening. She spent Saturday awarding ribbons and the cattle show at the fair, and will represent Greene County in the Iowa State Fair Queen contest next month. As a State Fair Queen contestant, she is eligible to win not only prestige, but college scholarships, gift certificates, and more. She will…
Read MoreFarmers Mutual sponsors swim lessons
The Jefferson municipal pool was full of splishing and splashing last week as about 40 youngsters had a week of free swimming lessons sponsored by Farmers Mutual Insurance. Many of them are pictured with Mark Wolterman (back, center) of Farmers Mutual.
Read MoreHigh school equivalency programs starts Tuesday
Area residents who are 16 years or older (and not attending school) who have not completed a high school degree are encouraged to be part of the high school equivalency diploma (HSED) program conducted by Iowa Central Community College.
Read MoreStudents tour Jefferson sites as part of summer school
Students who have attended the summer school reading program in grades K-8 had the opportunity to learn about the Mahanay Bell Tower, the 100-year-old courthouse, Thomas Jefferson Gardens, and Sally’s Alley the last part of June.
Read MoreWeather data, week ending July 15
Mother Nature smiled on the Greene County Fair during the week that ended July 15. Rain early Tuesday made the parking area just a little softer than perfect, but livestock exhibitors didn’t have to worry about heat stress on their animals like they have in recent year. High temperature for the week according to KCCI’s SchoolNet 8 Jefferson site was…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Steve and Julie Karber
As co-chairmen of the Pay It Forward committee we would encourage voters of the Greene County Community School district to evaluate the upcoming school bond issue with an open mind and with determination to provide the best educational environment possible for the youth of the school district. To the editor, We have spent a great deal of effort reviewing the…
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