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.
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Winners 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…
Read MoreGreene Group tells June dates
The GREENE Group will hold a networking event Tuesday, June 20, from 5 to 7 pm on the patio at Casa de Oro in Jefferson. A personal/professional development event is slated for Wednesday, June 28, from 12 to 1 pm on the patio at Hy-Vee Market Grille in Jefferson.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending June 15
In Greene County district court Cynthia Louise Hobbs, 42, of Jefferson was sentenced June 9 to five years in prison after she changed her plea to guilty to a charge of forgery. The prison term was suspended and she was placed on probation for three years. Hobbs was fined $750 with a $262.50 surcharge and a $125 Law Enforcement Initiative…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending June 15
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered June 14 against Dray Rivera of Jefferson on a charge of disorderly conduct. Rivera was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge. He must also pay $300 restitution for his court appointed attorney’s fees and $119.05 court costs.
Read MoreSculpture contest winners told
Voters selected “We Are … Greene County” as the winning sculpture in Jefferson Matters: Main Street’s second annual Ring Out for Art sculpture contest. The selection was made by people’s choice voting during the Bell Tower Festival June 9-10. “We Are … Greene County” is a collaboration by Shane Olson of Churdan and Jolene Peters of Carroll. The two intended to bring…
Read MoreBells, Shades of Blue highlights of festival
For many, the highlights of the 37th annual Bell Tower Festival were musical. Rick Morain performed the first live concert on the new 47-bell, four octave carillon atop the Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower Friday preceding the festival’s opening ceremony.
Read MoreBill Riley Talent Search part of Bell Tower Festival
The audience at the Bill Riley Talent Search, held Saturday as part of the 37th annual Bell Tower Festival, was treated to first-rate entertainment. Fifteen acts from 11 Iowa towns, including Jefferson and Grand Junction, competed for the chance to perform on the Bill Riley Stage at the Iowa State Fair.
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