~courtesy of The Scranton Journal Fans of “old iron” are eagerly awaiting the arrival of the 21st annual WHO Radio Tractor Ride next week. Classic tractors from various manufacturers will arrive at Wild Rose Casino in Jefferson on Sunday, June 25. The machines, drivers and passengers will leave early each morning for the next three days on routes that will…
Read MoreDay: June 21, 2017
Principal Van Cleave resigns
Ends months of negotiating The Greene County Schools board of education at a special meeting Monday accepted the resignation of Intermediate School principal Maranda Van Cleave. Included in the agreement is a settlement payment of $55,000 to Van Cleave if she has not secured or been offered regular or part-time employment by Aug. 20.
Read MoreGem uncovered in downtown rehabilitation
Those who are watching progress of the CDBG-funded façade rehabilitation project in downtown Jefferson got a surprise earlier this week when the mansard front of 110 E. State St was removed. Beneath the 1970s “Swiss chalet” update is white glazed brick with ornate glazed terra cotta inlays over the second story windows and at the top. Pete Franks of The Franks…
Read MoreCounty attorney’s office looking at software purchase
Thomas Laehn, assistant to county attorney Nic Martino, wants to make his position obsolete before his two-year contract expires. Laehn graduated from the University of Iowa college of law in May and joined the county attorney’s office earlier this month. His job title will change to assistant county attorney after he is admitted to the Iowa bar in early fall.
Read MoreCram the Cab for the food pantry June 26 – July 1
County residents should be on the lookout for a big, red tractor sitting in the parking lot at the Jefferson Fareway store the week of June 26 – July 1. This will mark the start of Greene County Farm Bureau’s second annual Cram the Cab event. The goal will be to “cram” the cab full of non-perishable food items which…
Read MoreNew bells need some tweaking
The 47-bell carillon at the top of the Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower is complete but the work isn’t finished. Experts from the Verdin Company in Cincinnati will return to Jefferson yet this month to work on three bells “that are having issues,” county engineer Wade Weiss told the county supervisors June 12. The bells at the top of each of…
Read MoreCorn, soybeans doing well
Warm and windy weather with spotty thunderstorms prevailed across Iowa during the week ending June 18, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Those isolated storms left some farmers assessing crop damage from strong winds and hail. Statewide there were 5.2 days suitable for fieldwork. Activities for the week included cutting hay, spraying herbicides, nitrogen side-dressing, and re-planting.
Read MoreWinners in 4-H communication contest told
The Greene County 4-H communications contest, a prologue to the county fair, was held Tuesday, June 13, at the Greene County Extension & Outreach office. Five exhibitors competed in the event, which was judged by Mary Johnson of Ankeny. The contest was coordinated by communications superintendent Yvette Bardole.
Read MoreTo Cuba or not?
~a column by Colleen O’Brien I’ve been dreaming for three months about my trip to Havana in September. Now I am thinking it was a good idea I’m going to miss out on it through no fault of my own. It seems I may not get there because of a new decision from the current administration.
Read MoreSupper, band concert to raise funds for Rippey ball field
Summer is coming to Rippey on Saturday evening, June 24. A summer picnic will be served in the Rippey Community Building hosted by the family of the late Velda DeMoss. Her children and grandchildren and even some greats- are providing sandwiches, bars, chips, and beverages for a free will donation.
Read MoreMusic and ice cream at Methodist Church June 25
The First United Methodist Church in Jefferson will host an afternoon of music followed by an ice cream social Sunday, June 25, at the church at 307 S. Wilson. The music begins at 4 pm with a varied program that includes vocalists, guitar and violin music, piano and organ, the Methodist church choir and the Greene County Singers.
Read MoreIncreased traffic enforcement on 4th of July holiday
The Jefferson police department and the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau remind all to “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over”. The Fourth of July is cause for celebration. Unfortunately, celebrating too often includes misuse of alcohol which may lead to drunk driving. Because the high fatality rate over recent Fourth of July holidays there will be additional law enforcement on Iowa’s…
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