Jefferson police captain Heath Enns has released results of the special Traffic Enforcement Project (sTEP) conducted by the JPD Aug. 23 through Sept. 5. Sixteen traffic citations were written and 61 warnings were issued as follows: seat belt, one citation, six warnings; child restraint, one warning; speed, four citations, five warnings; stop sign/light, two citations, one warning; license suspended or revoked, one citation, two…
Read MoreMonth: September 2016
Rotary auction set for Nov. 4; tickets available now
Members of the Jefferson Rotary Club have begun soliciting donors for a wide variety of items, travel packages, entertainment and sporting event tickets, dining delicacies, and other contributions for the club’s 18th annual dinner and charity auction, to be held Friday, Nov. 4, in the Greene Room Events Center at Wild Rose Casino and Resort in Jefferson. Cash donations are…
Read MoreSouthwest Iowa fair reps hold fall meeting in Jefferson
~by The Scranton Journal Representatives from 16 of the 18 counties in the southwest district of the Association of Iowa Fairs were in attendance Saturday evening when the Greene County Fair board hosted the fall meeting. Presiding at the meeting were Paul Quam of Jefferson, district chairman, and Doug Hawn, secretary/treasurer, both of Greene County. Along with John Straight of…
Read MoreApplications for 2017 Grow Greene County grants begin Oct. 1
Applications may be filed starting Oct. 1 for year 2017 competitive grants from Grow Greene County Gaming Corporation, the local non-profit that distributes funds from Wild Rose Casino and Resort in Jefferson. The grant application form is available on the Grow Greene website: growgreenecounty.org. The website also contains rules for grant eligibility and other requirements.
Read MoreP-C Early Learning Center participating in food program
The Paton-Churdan Early Learning Center is participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program to provide meals free or at a reduced cost for children in income-eligible families. Children in families who participate in FIP or Food Assistance or who are in Head Start are automatically eligible to receive free meals.
Read MoreTrees, flowers and a dumpster of dead hogs coming to a CAFO near you
Trees and flowers will be planted at a CAFO on County Road E-57 just west of Highway 4 in Franklin Township, according to Eric and Rhonda Chrystal, operators of Greene County Pigs. At a public hearing Monday on an amended construction permit due to a change in the master matrix for an expansion previously approved, Eric Chrystal said he plans…
Read MoreWettest week of the year, above normal rain nine of 12 weeks
Iowa’s wettest week of the year, with especially heavy rains in northern Iowa, limited fieldwork during the week ending Sept 11, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were just 3.7 days suitable for fieldwork. Producers reported seeing corn stalk rot and stress on soybeans due to excessive moisture. Activities for the week included chopping corn for…
Read MoreEighth grade football, volleyball teams play
The Greene County Ram eighth grade football team opened the season with a loss to Gilbert, 30-0, at Karber Field in Grand Junction Sept. 8. According to coach Tanner Lawton, the offense struggled to put together consistent drives, although there were bright spots passing and carrying the ball.
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Sept. 12, 2016 Rippey Lions Club: The next Rippey Lions Club meeting will be on Thursday, Sept. 15, at the Rippey United Methodist Church. Community members are invited to the program at 7:45 with Ellen Johnston sharing about her experiences living and teaching in Taiwan, Nigeria and other countries. For more information about the Rippey Lions Club, contact Nancy Hanaman,…
Read MoreRam v’ball team goes 2-3 at S. Hardin tourney
The Greene County Ram varsity volleyball team traveled to Eldora Sept. 10 for the South Hardin tournament. The Rams went 2-3 in games and 6-7 in sets.
Read MoreAssisted Living Week at The Gardens
Starts with Town & Country Band performance Monday The Gardens in Jefferson is kicking off National Assisted Living Week with a performance by the Town and Country Band Monday, Sept. 12, at 6 pm. The public is welcome. Other events are scheduled throughout the week. Click here for the schedule.
Read MoreJoan Tasler, 1926 – 2016
A funeral Mass of the Resurrection was held Sept. 12 at St Joseph Catholic Church in Jefferson for M. Joan Tasler, 90, of Jefferson. Celebrant was the Rev Jeff Schleisman, pastor of the church. Music was provided by soloist Sheilah McGregor Pound and pianist Rick Morain. Honorary bearers were Harry Hagedorn, Patrick Murrane, Joe Thompson, Robert Meinecke, Dave McQuillen, Chuck…
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