Jefferson Matters: Main Street invites the public to attend the September Java & Juice in Jefferson’s Main Street district. The host business provides coffee, juice, and a treat for those attending. At 9:45, the business owner introduces staff, shares info about services provided or a background of the business. Two of the host businesses this month will just be opening…
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School board candidate forum Aug. 31
The four candidates for the Greene County Schools board of education – Mike Dennhardt, Steve Karber, Lana Teeples and Catherine Wilson – will all attend a candidate forum Thursday, Aug. 31, at 7 pm at the Greene County High School cafeteria.
Read MoreBusiness signage topic of ‘Business After Hours’ Sept. 11
Business owners, area signage companies, and anyone interested in seeing examples of unique, eye-catching and size-appropriate business signage is invited to a free presentation on business signage, “September Signs, Snacks and Suds,” hosted by the Jefferson Matters: Main Street design committee.
Read MoreWorkshop for potential Jeff council candidates slated
The city of Jefferson will hold a workshop Thursday, Sept. 14, at 6 pm at the Greene County Historical Museum (note change of location) for potential candidates seeking election to the city council. Three council members will be elected at large for 4-year terms. Additionally, voters will elect someone to fill the remaining two years of a term representing District…
Read MoreMoisture levels improving in western Iowa
Iowa experienced below normal temperatures and received adequate rain throughout the western half of the state during the week ending August 27, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were 4.4 days suitable for fieldwork. Activities for the week included haying, hauling grain, chopping corn, and harvest equipment preparation.
Read MoreRam cross country season opens at Gilbert
The Greene County cross country team opened the season at a strong meet hosted by Gilbert on Thursday, Aug. 24. The girls team placed eighth while the boys were 13th. “I was extremely proud of the way we competed and pleased with the times. For a lot of these runners, this is their first experience running a 5K, especially on…
Read MoreRobert Custer, 1940 – 2017
Funeral services for Robert Custer, 77, of Jefferson were held Friday, Sept. 1, at Central Christian Church in Jefferson. Burial will take place at a later date at Dawson Township Cemetery, Greene County, Iowa. Robert Wray Custer was born January 23, 1940, in Jefferson to Wray Joseph Custer and Nina Blanche Smith Custer. Bob died August 26, 2017, with his…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Aug. 24
In Greene County district court information is available that a judgment was entered Aug. 11 against Richard J. Sabus, 54 of Churdan after he entered an Alford plea* to a charge of theft-second degree. Sabus was sentenced to five years in prison; the prison term was suspended and he was placed on probation for two years. Sabus was fined $750…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Aug. 24
In Greene County magistrate court a case against Patrick Michael Kennedy of Jefferson in which he was charged with harassment- third degree was dismissed Aug. 21 on a motion of the state.
Read MoreSheriff’s report – August 2017
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Thursday, Aug. 31: At 5:17 pm a deputy investigated an assault in the 800 block of 8th St in Scranton. Wednesday, Aug. 30: At 11:04 am a deputy conducted a traffic stop and arrested Tunney Merrill, 18, of Mapleton for possession of a controlled substance- first offense, possession…
Read MorePolice blotter – August 2017
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Thursday, Aug. 31: At 2:37 pm staff at A&W reported an abandoned bicycle there. The officer placed the bike in the impound lot. At 5:44 pm staff at Hy-Vee reported a female had just left the store without paying for her groceries. The officer made contact with the female…
Read MoreFormer teacher Ray Dillard leaves large bequests to libraries
When Ray Dillard retired in 1989 after teaching seventh grade spelling, penmanship and literature in Jefferson for 38 years, he left two generations of students with stories about his high expectations and his white shirts only personal dress code. When he passed away in December 2015, he left funding for generations to come to enjoy what he enjoyed most –…
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