Despite several inches of rain last week, Greene County remains under a burn ban until further notice. Greene County sheriff and Jefferson fire chief Jack Williams reminded the county supervisors Monday that a burn ban is a decision made by the fire chiefs in the county.
Read MoreMonth: October 2017
Congressional candidate Scholten coming to Jefferson
J. D. Scholten, Democratic candidate for U. S. Representative from Iowa’s 4th District, will be in Jefferson to speak and meet with members of the community Tuesday, Oct. 24, at 7 pm, at the ISU Extension office at 104 W. Washington St. Scholten, of Sioux City, is a litigation paralegal specializing in Intellectual property law and a former professional minor…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Annie Smith
Thank you, Beta Tau Delta To the editor, I am writing this letter to express my gratitude and appreciation for all of the many community members throughout Greene County that go above and beyond each day for the students in all of the Greene County schools.
Read MorePlans told for courthouse centennial Oct. 27
One hundred years ago Greene County residents were waiting eagerly for the dedication of their new courthouse on Oct. 27. The 100th anniversary of the courthouse dedication will be celebrated Friday, Oct. 27, starting with Java & Juice from 9:30 to 10 am.
Read MoreJeff council okays tourism grants
The Jefferson city council approved disbursements totaling $20,258 in hotel/motel tax funds at its regular meeting Oct. 10.
Read MoreExtension slates course for women marketing grain
Women in Ag is the agricultural business education program that empowers farm and ranch women who want to be more knowledgeable about their agricultural enterprises. Greene County Extension and Outreach is making Women Marketing Grain available beginning Thursday, Nov. 2. This is an opportunity for women to collaborate with each other on topics of importance to their future in farming.…
Read MoreConnecting trails meeting is Oct. 26
The next discussion meeting on the Connecting Parks and Schools plan in Jefferson is slated for Thursday, Oct. 26, at 5:30 pm at the Greene County Community Center.
Read MoreRain means more work for secondary roads, county engineer
The heavy rain last weekend, reported to be as much as 3-1/2 inches in some rain gauges, created issues for county engineer Wade Weiss. He sent three maintainers out late Saturday afternoon to work on the “unofficial” detours – 215th St and 240th St – around the Highway 30 closure for the new overpass at Grand Junction. The roads were…
Read MoreRainy weather slows progress on harvest
Rain throughout most of the week prevented Iowa farmers from spending much time in their fields during the week ending Oct. 8, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. There were only 2.6 days suitable for fieldwork, the lowest this season since the last week in May. West central Iowa farmers had just 1.2 days suitable for fieldwork. Activities…
Read MoreRam v’ball team ends home season with win over PCM
The Ram varsity volleyball ended its home season Oct. 10 with a win in four games over PCM. Game scores were 25-15, 25-18, 20-25, 25-12. “After seniors put in four years for a sport, it’s nice to see them end their home season with a win. All of the seniors played well, contributing offensively and defensively,” coach Donna Carhill said.…
Read MoreRams compete in HOIAC cross country meet
The Rams placed sixth among girls teams and eighth among boys team at the Heart of Iowa conference cross country meet at the Jewell Country Club Oct. 9.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Oct. 5
In Greene County district court Shawn J. Gifford, 27, of Jefferson was sentenced to two years in prison after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of driving while license barred. The prison term was suspended and Gifford was placed on informal probation for two years. He was fined $625 with a $218.75 surcharge. He must also pay…
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