~a column by Colleen O’Brien Stephen Hawking, world renowned theoretical physicist and cosmologist, after studying the big questions of us humans (a form of Where’d we come from? What’re we doing here? Where are we going?), decided that our salvation as a species lies in space.
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City settles Highway 4 lawsuit
The Jefferson city council at its June 14 meeting approved a $2,000 settlement to end a lawsuit filed a year ago over water runoff from the Highway 4 overpass. The settlement was recommended by the city’s insurer, EMC. EMC hired Kirke Quinn of Boone to defend against the suit.
Read MoreJuggling, unicycling Hanson Family coming to a library near you
Greene County libraries are hosting the Hanson Family for afternoon ”Recycled Fun” programs Monday, June 20, and Monday, June 27.
Read More‘Ring Out for Art’ winners told
The winners in the first “Ring Out for Art” contest were announced on the Plaza Stage during FIFTY Fest. Deb McGinn, chair of Jefferson Matters: Main Street’s Tower View Team, said 347 votes were cast in the People’s Choice judging. Cash prizes were provided by Home State Bank. Winner was Tim Adams of Webster City with his large concrete and…
Read MoreCounty spelling champs told
Kevin Orfield, scholar extraordinaire of the Jefferson-Scranton class of 2006, added another trophy to his large collection of Greene County spelling bee trophies.
Read MoreWinners told in FIFTY Fest golf tourney
The Bell Tower Festival 4-person best ball tournament at the Jefferson Community Golf Course drew many golfers despite hot weather. Golf course manager Micah Destival noted that many of the golfers were not pass holders, providing him and the golf course staff a chance to showcase the course to visitors.
Read MoreAll aboard for Andrew Railroad Museum trip
~by Chuck Offenburger for the Greene County Historical Society The Greene County Historical Society is sponsoring an excursion for members and for the public — a special visit to the James H. Andrew Railroad Museum & History Center in Boone on Thursday, June 23.
Read MoreHonor Flight slated for Sept. 17
The Brushy Creek Area Honor Flight board is planning its 13th Honor Flight for Saturday, Sept. 17. The Sept. 17 Honor Flight will take any World War Two and Korean War veterans who have submitted applications for the flight. The remaining seats on the aircraft will be filled with Vietnam veterans who have applied on a first come first served…
Read MoreFIFTY Fest parade is fun for all
Overcast skies created a pleasant setting for the thousands who watched the 37th annual Bell Tower Festival parade Saturday. The parade, which draws the largest audience of any festival event, is organized by the Rotary Club of Jefferson. The parade featured a pair of bands, 32 tractors, power tumblers, the Rat Patrol of the Abu Bekr Shrine of Sioux City,…
Read MoreJPD tells sTEP results
Jefferson police officers wrote 16 citations and issued 70 warnings during a special Traffic Enforcement Project (sTEP) wave May 23-June 5. Citations were issued as follows: stop sign/stop light violation, three; driving with license suspended or revoked, three; seat belt violation, two; speed, two; driving without a license, one; driving without a license, one; and other traffic violations, four.
Read MoreHunter Farms, Hunter of IA pay late taxes
Mega tax sale avoided The spectre of a huge tax sale next Monday faded into the mist Tuesday with the payment of $99,441 taxes on 162 parcels of land owned by Hunter Farms and Hunter of Iowa. According to deputy county treasurer Denise Stofer, there are 143 parcels still on the delinquent tax list, and she anticipates property owners will…
Read MoreGreene Co Middle School honors exemplary students
Students earned special recognition for their achievement at Greene County Middle School during the spring trimester as follows:
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