The Jefferson city council approved disbursements totaling $20,258 in hotel/motel tax funds at its regular meeting Oct. 10.
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Extension 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…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Oct. 5
In Greene County magistrate court a case was initiated during the week ending Oct. 5 against Trent Alan Michael Ray of Polk City on a charge of domestic abuse assault- first offense.
Read MoreChocolate Friendzy set for Oct. 21
The second annual Chocolate Friendzy will take place Saturday, Oct. 21, at the Jefferson public library. Beginning at 9 am and going until noon, the Friends of the Library board is welcoming members to come and sample delicious chocolates. New memberships are available at the door for as low as $5 and renewals can also be collected.
Read MoreRams use Pella vball tourney as a learning experience
The Greene County Ram varsity volleyball team won just one game of 11 at the Pella tournament Saturday, but coach Donna Carhill said the tournament was a good experience for the team.
Read MoreAbsentee voting open now for city elections
Absentee ballots for the Nov. 7 city elections are now available in the Greene County auditor’s office. Persons can vote in the auditor’s office during regular business hours, 8 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Absentee voting will end Nov. 7 at 11 am.
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