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.
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Drainage 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.
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~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…
Read MoreSevere weather spotter class to be offered in Grand Junction
A weather spotter class will be offered in Grand Junction Thursday, March 3, at 7 pm, said Dennis Morlan, Greene County director of homeland security and emergency management. This class will be conducted at the Grand Junction Community Center and will give participants an opportunity to tour this new facility.
Read MoreTeens to learn that ‘Silence Hides Violence’
Seventh and eighth graders and their parents are invited to a special Friday night at the Webb House to learn ways to build up relationships and tear down abuse. (Note: the Webb House will not be open for the usual Friday night social time.)
Read MoreDeadline for poetry contest extended
The Iowa Poetry Association has extended the deadline for entries in this year’s annual contest to March 15. The IPA’s contest is open to everyone who lives in Iowa. There is no entry fee, and no membership or book purchase is required.
Read MoreYard and Garden: Removing mulch for spring flower preparation
~by Richard Jauron and Greg Wallace, ISU Extension & Outreach AMES, Iowa – It might not quite feel like it yet, but spring is just around the corner in Iowa. With it comes preparation for spring planting and flowers. When is the right time to remove mulch and soil put in place to protect flowers during harsh winter conditions? The…
Read MoreWeather data, week ending Feb. 26
Jefferson received only a trace of precipitation during the week that ended Feb. 26 at 6 am, according to volunteer weather observer John Beltz. High temperature for the week was 53 degrees and the low temperature was 31 degrees.
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