The three Ring Out for Art sculptures that have been on display on the Bell Tower Festival Plaza in Jefferson since the 2016 Bell Tower Festival are now available for sale by direct contact with the artists. The Iowa sculptors will work with the buyer to move the sculpture to a new location as they’ll soon be replaced by new…
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Elementary spring program slated for March 30
Greene County Elementary students in grades 1-3 will perform their music and movement program Thursday, March 30, in the middle school gym. Performances will be at 1:30 and 7 pm.
Read MoreEmerald ash borer topic of Community Conversation
April’s Community Conversation is about a particularly timely topic – emerald ash borer. Brad Riphagen, Trees Forever field coordinator, will discuss emerald ash borer, which was just recently found in Greene County. Riphagen will have facts on EAB control, how to manage your trees, and important information to help make decisions about the problem.
Read MoreLHA award will honor an outstanding educator
The National Lincoln Highway Association (LHA) is seeking nominations for the 2017 Lincoln Highway Association Outstanding Educator Award. The award recognizes exceptional educators throughout the United States who involve students in projects about the Lincoln Highway.
Read MoreHonor Flight takes off May 6
Brushy Creek Area Honor Flight has announced its spring 2017 Honor Flight. This will be the 14th flight and will leave from the Fort Dodge Regional Airport on May 6 at 6:20 am.
Read MoreJPD tells sTEP results
Jefferson police officers wrote eight citations and issued 137 warnings during a special Traffic Enforcement Project (sTEP) March 15-18 for St Patrick’s Day. Officers wrote two citations for driving while license suspended or revoked, two citations for dark windows, and one each for a seat belt violation, speed, no proof of insurance, and one other traffic violation.
Read MoreQ & A with Sen Chuck Grassley – National Ag Week
Mar 17, 2017 ~with U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley Q: Why is National Ag Week a good reminder for Americans to appreciate how food gets to their tables? A: Americans enjoy the most wholesome, affordable and abundant food supply in the world. According to the USDA, the share of disposable income Americans spend on food has fallen from 17.5 percent to…
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In the Legislature, March 17, 2017 On Wednesday, March 15, Iowans recognized Canada Day at the Capitol. Andrew Leslie, Parliamentary Secretary for Foreign Affairs for the Canadian Parliament, visited the Iowa House and Senate, along with Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall. Mr. Leslie spoke about the importance of strong US-Canada relations and growing trade between Iowa and Canada, adding that the trade is…
Read MoreBald eagles shot in Webster County; DNR looking for tips
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is looking for the person or persons responsible for shooting two bald eagles in Webster County. “People around here are outraged,” said Bill Spece, state conservation officer with the Iowa DNR. “Both eagles were shot with a similar caliber firearm and left for dead so it is possible that these cases are related.”
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Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net March 20, 2017 Reminder: Soup Lunch fundraiser for the library Saturday, March 25, from 11 am to 1 pm at the Rippey public library. A free will donation will be accepted with all proceeds helping to fund the library and the summer reading program.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending March 16
In Greene County district court Joe Edward Blackmon, 41, of Jefferson was sentenced March 14 to two years in prison on a charge of possession of methamphetamine- second offense, amended from possession of methamphetamine- third offense. The prison term was suspended and he was placed on probation for one year. He must undergo a substance abuse evaluation and complete any…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending March 16
In Greene County magistrate court judgments were entered March 15 against Michael Jason Godwin of Jefferson in three cases. In one case, he was charged with assault causing bodily injury or mental illness in district court. The charge was amended to assault- simple. He was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge. Court costs were $60. In a second case, he…
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