DES MOINES – Gov. Terry E. Branstad on Jan. 12delivered the 2016 Condition of the State address to the Iowa General Assembly and the people of Iowa. In his address, Gov. Branstad struck an optimistic tone about the upcoming legislative session and the future of Iowa. The governor also spoke about the need for a responsible budget, and setting priorities…
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Greene County district court, week ending Jan. 8
In Greene County district court George R. Byerly, 57, of Jefferson was sentenced Jan. 8 after pleading guilty to a charge of operating while intoxicated-first offense. He was sentenced to two days in jail and must pay a $48 per day sheriff’s fee for the time he serves. He must complete the recommendations of a substance abuse evaluation he has…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Jan. 8
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment for a $65 fine with a $22.75 surcharge and a $125 Law Enforcement Initiative surcharge was entered against Karah Brown of Jefferson on a charge of theft-fifth degree. Brown must also pay $12.99 restitution to Hy-Vee.
Read MoreP-C girls split weekend hoops games
Carleigh Paup leading 1A girls in scoring The Paton-Churdan girls lost to Exira-EHK in Exira Friday night and won over West Harrison in Churdan Saturday afternoon. It was the second game against each team this season, and the results were the same in both instances.
Read MoreJeff council to consider design guidelines for downtown, hotel/motel tax use
The Jefferson council plans to set public policy on two matters at its regular meeting Tuesday, Jan. 12. On the agenda are consideration of approving design guidelines for the historic downtown district and consideration of approval of a policy providing funds from hotel/motel tax revenues to community organizations.
Read MoreE 9-1-1 Service board to meet Tuesday
The Greene County E 9-1-1 service board will hold its annual meeting Tuesday, Jan. 12, at 9 am at the Greene County LEC, 204 S. Chestnut, Jefferson. The 9-1-1 board is responsible for providing the equipment at the LEC to make the 9-1-1 system work in the county, as well as paying the fees necessary to have all 9-1-1 calls…
Read MoreBreakfast at the Elks today!
All area residents are invited for breakfast the Elks lodge this Sunday, Jan. 10, from 9 am to 1 pm. The Elks will prepare and serve French toast bake, biscuits with sausage gravy, scrambled eggs, bacon, fruit, and coffee, milk and juice.
Read MoreVeterans groups hosting soup supper fundraiser
A soup supper fundraiser hosted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary, and the American Legion will be held Saturday, Jan. 16, at the VFW hall at 109 N. Chestnut St in Jefferson.
Read MoreNominations for future historical plaques now open
The successful historical plaque tour co-hosted last September by Jefferson Matters: Main Street and the Greene County Historical Society last September garnered donations to be used for the purchase of additional historical plaques for the lamp posts around Jefferson’s courthouse square. Many ideas for future plaques were shared that day. The Main Street promotion committee is asking area residents to nominate a Greene…
Read MoreMary Garst estate donates 1,200 acres to Whiterock Conservancy
~by Barbra Jotzke-Torrier for Whiterock Conservancy Upon her death Mary Garst of Coon Rapids, the widow of Stephen Garst, gave the people of Iowa a tremendous gift of protected land that will benefit generations. A total of 1,200 acres of natural lands, farming lands, and recreational lands, valued at $7 million, has been donated to the non-profit Whiterock Conservancy to…
Read MoreBlood drive in Jefferson Jan. 12
LifeServe Blood Center will hold a community blood drive Tuesday, Jan. 12, from 12:30 to 5:30 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson. According to LifeServe, someone in the Untied States needs blood every two seconds, but less than 10 percent of the population donates annually. To schedule a blood donation appointment visit lifeservebloodcenter.org or call 800-287-4903.
Read MoreAmerican Red Cross marking centennial in 2016
Iowa led the way in organizing Red Cross chapters DES MOINES —The American Red Cross will celebrate a century of service in Iowa in 2016. To recognize this achievement, the Red Cross in Iowa will host a year-long series of events and campaigns commemorating the organization’s 100-year anniversary. In the spring of 1916, as tensions mounted in the United States…
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