~courtesy of The Scranton Journal Randy Lewis of Scranton had a young friend join him for some fishing over the Fourth of July weekend. His sister, Leesa Squibb of Scranton, captured these photos and shared them with The Scranton Journal. This young eagle apparently wanted to see if Randy had any fish he would share. To protect the young bird…
Read MoreYear: 2016
JPD tells sTEP results
The Jefferson police department conducted a special Traffic Enforcement Project (sTEP) July 1-5. Officers investigated two accidents and made one narcotics arrest during that period. They also arrested one driver for operating while intoxicated.
Read MoreAmerican Pickers coming to Iowa
Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz, the “pickers” on the History Channel’s series “American Pickers”, will visit Iowa with their production team later this summer on a hunt for America’s most valuable antiques. They’re looking for sizeable, unique collections with interesting back stories. According to a company press release, Wolfe and Fritz are on a mission to recycle and rescue forgotten relics,…
Read MoreRainfall last week highly varied, but state average a bit above normal
Hit or miss rains allowed Iowa farmers 4.5 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending July 10, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Activities for the week included herbicide and insecticide applications to soybeans and second cutting of hay. There were scattered reports of crop damage due to strong winds and hail.
Read MoreJeff swim team finishes second at IWSC meet
The Jefferson swim team competed Saturday in the Iowa West Swim Conference meet at Guthrie Center. Jefferson had many strong performances but couldn’t pull out the win against a very strong Carroll team. Jefferson took second place edging Perry, who finished a strong third. Team scores were Carroll 312, Jefferson 227.5, Perry 213, Guthrie Center 197, Denison 153, Sac City 121.5,…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net July 11, 2016 Muir family reunion celebrates July 4: Family and friends gathered at the rural Washington Township home of Eugene and Iva Jo Muir on Monday, July 4.
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Jan Rosdail-Aegerter
To elected officials, law enforcement, and residents of Greene County, I would like to address what I consider to be “a quality of life issue” which has been in the local news over the past months- the use of engine brakes.
Read MoreJeff swim team continues successful season
With one more meet before the conference championship, the Jefferson swim team stands at 7-1 on the season. The swim team lost at home to Carroll 332-303 Tuesday, July 5. There were many outstanding performances on a night that saw a lot of fast times for both clubs. Gabe Schroeder broke a 19-year butterfly record, swimming the race in 17:15. He also…
Read MoreScranton man sentenced on child pornography charge
The sentencing of a Scranton man in Greene County district court July 8 was the last step in the prosecution of a case of sex abuse and child pornography. Sentencing was done in Southern District of Iowa, U.S. District Court in May.
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending July 8
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered July 6 against Beth Anne Laurent of Jefferson on a charge of assault-simple, amended from domestic abuse assault- first offense. Laurent was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge and a $5 county surcharge. Court costs were $145. (Magistrate David Morain)
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending July 8
In Greene county district court Anthony Grife, 23, of Scranton was sentenced July 8 after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of lascivious acts with a child. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison, concurrent to a 15-year sentence in U.S. District Court Southern District of Iowa on a charge of sexual exploitation of a child/production…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Amber Lawton
If you vote no… To the editor, If you vote no regarding the school bond issue on Sept. 13, these are just a few messages you are sending to the community. You are saying “No” to secure access points and security systems. You are telling the students and teachers that their safety is not important to you.
Read More