The second of three public meetings about developing a trail that connects several parks and schools in Jefferson is slated for Tuesday, Oct. 3, from 3 to 4 pm at the Greene County Community Center.
Read MoreMonth: September 2017
The past relived and a road not taken
~a column by Colleen O’Brien Within one day, my son experienced two intense layovers in his mind and memory. And within one week of that, he was given a glimpse of a flight he reluctantly decided against. The first memory trip was a visit with a childhood friend he has seen only one other time in 45 years. The second…
Read MoreNotice: auditor’s office closed
The Greene County auditor’s office will be closed Wednesday, Sept. 27, for staff training. Passport applications will not be available that day.
Read MoreOverweight loads allowed now through Nov. 17
Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation Monday allowing the transportation of overweight loads of corn, soybeans, haw, straw, silage and stover. The proclamation will expire Nov. 17, 2017. “I am pleased to sign this proclamation allowing Iowa farmers to move their crops in an effective and efficient manner,” Gov. Reynolds said. “Farmers are a critical component of our state’s economy,…
Read MoreThanks from Boy Scout troop 534
Boy Scout troop 534 earlier this week thanked the Greene County Community Foundation and Morning Star Masonic lodge of Jefferson for providing funds for the purchase of new tents. The scouts have enjoyed their new tents on several camp-outs this summer, according to scoutmaster Scott Johnson. He said they were “put to the test” this past weekend with stormy weather,…
Read MoreTemps last week 6-8 degrees warmer than normal
It was mostly dry in Iowa with above normal temperatures for the week ending Sept. 17, according to USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were 6.2 days suitable for fieldwork. With increased heat and little moisture, crops matured rapidly in the past week. Activities for the week included seeding cover crops, spreading manure, harvesting seed corn, chopping corn silage,…
Read MoreRam v’ball loses three to Nevada
The Ram varsity volleyball team lost three games to the Nevada Cubs in Nevada Tuesday by scores of 18-25, 13-25, 11-25. Coach Donna Carhill said, “We started the match serving strong and playing aggressive offense. We even got ahead four points at the halfway mark in the first game. Nevada proved to be too much offensively and won that game.…
Read MoreTrivia Night at the Elks lodge Tuesday; all welcome
After a summer break, the Jefferson public library and the Jefferson Elks lodge will resume hosting a Trivia Night, with the first one slated for Tuesday, Sept. 19. The fun begins at 7 pm at the Elks lodge. Teams of up to four people will compete, with the top three teams winning prizes. Trivia Night is a family-friendly event for…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Sept. 14
In Greene County district court Kaleb Brook McKinsey, 27, of Jefferson was sentenced to two years in prison after he changed his plea to guilty to one charge of forgery. The prison term was suspended and he was placed on probation for two years. He was fined $625 with a $218.75 surcharge; both were suspended. He must pay a $125…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Sept. 14
In Greene County magistrate court Karah Jean Brown was found guilty at a trial of trespass. She was fined $100 with a $35 surcharge and a $125 Law Enforcement Initiative surcharge. She was found not guilty of criminal mischief- fifth degree and harassment- third degree. The case was initiated in district court on charges against Brown of burglary- second degree…
Read MoreNew Extension program for families with young children
Parents of children ages 3 through first grade are invited to participate in a new literacy program – Raising School Ready Readers – at the Webb House in Jefferson on Tuesdays, Oct. 3-31, from 5:30 to 7 pm.
Read More4-H club cleans up Highway 4
The Hardin Happy Hustlers 4-H Club met last Sunday to clean up the ditches along a stretch of Highway 4 north of Jefferson. Fifteen members of the club helped. The club has taken care of the same portion of the highway for years as part of the Adopt-A-Highway program. At least once in the fall and once in the spring…
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