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.
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Q & 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…
Read MoreSpring out of bed Monday morning
NOAA says we may have a warmer than normal spring For those who think spring is the best time in Iowa, Monday morning, March 20, at 5:28 (Central time), is a time to utter a “Hooray!” Spring will officially be here.
Read MoreChurdan library serving lunch Thursday
The Churdan library board and staff will serve a potato bar and sandwich luncheon Thursday, March 23, from 11 am to 1 pm at the Churdan Community Room. The menu includes baked potatoes with all the trimmings, maid-rites and desserts. A free will donation will be accepted with all proceeds going to general operating expenses.
Read MoreA trip to the circus and a rodeo on tap at JPRD
The Jefferson park and recreation department is planning a circus (sort of) and a rodeo (sort of). JPRD will once again send a bus to the Shrine Circus Saturday, March 25. Persons of all ages are invited. Shriners are providing free tickets for everyone on the bus and the bus is free to ride.
Read More4-H hoops tourney another “W” for all
There was Hoops Hysteria galore at the Scranton Community Center on Sunday, March 12. 4-H members and leaders, as well as many relatives, friends and spectators enjoyed friendly games, with often hysterical antics on the court. It was the scene of the annual Greene County 4-H basketball tournament, hosted by Greenbrier 4-H club.
Read MoreAdult readers focus on building a better world
The 31 adult participants in the 2017 winter reading program read 315 books and performed 702 acts of kindness and other activities all focused on the theme “Build a Better World.” Participants picked up packets in January with suggested book to read and activities to complete. Linda Rice read the most books, Elaine Deluhery reported the most acts of kindness,…
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