Local officials, organizations and property owners along the entry to Jefferson on E. Lincoln Way were invited to an open house April 26 to see preliminary plans for enhancements to the entry. The plans include a trail for walkers and bicyclists on thee south side of the street from the Milwaukee depot to the cemetery, shrubs and flowers, benches, lighting…
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Letter to the editor – Adrienne Smith
To the editor regarding animal shelter Dear editor, I was not going to get involved in this, but I can’t walk away from it. It involves something near and dear to me. There’s a saying that a person can be judged on their character by how they treat animals. I am very disappointed in the lack of interest that the…
Read MoreSoil temperatures declines after wet, cool week
Rain, snow, and below normal temperatures prevented planting across most of Iowa late in the week ending April 30, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were only 3.0 days suitable for fieldwork. Temperatures dropped into the 20s in parts of Iowa. Many producers are waiting for warmer weather before planting corn and soybeans. For corn already…
Read MoreRams’ Elijah Block all-conference at HOIAC golf meet
The Greene County boys varsity golf team placed sixth in the Heart of Iowa Activities Conference meet at the Tournament Club of Iowa in Polk City Tuesday. Elijah Block earned all-conference honors for the second year. He led the Rams with a 79, just three strokes off meet medalist Dylan Sporrer of Nevada.
Read MoreState parks start camping season Saturday
It looks like the cold rainy weather is breaking just in time for the weekend when state park campgrounds will celebrate Camping Kickoff, Saturday, May 6. State park campgrounds will feature special hikes, demonstrations, fishing clinics and much more to celebrate the start of the season. A full schedule of programs is available at www.iowadnr.gov/campingkickoff. Campers will also receive a free May/June issue of Iowa Outdoors magazine.
Read MoreBranstad’s opening statement to Senate foreign relations committee
(DES MOINES) – Today, Gov. Terry Branstad released his opening statement to the United States Senate Foreign Relations Committee regarding the Ambassadorship to China. Gov. Branstad’s opening statement, as prepared for delivery, is as follows: Chairman Corker, Ranking Member Cardin, and Members of the Committee, It is an honor to appear before you today as President Trump’s nominee to be…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending April 27
In Greene County district court Pamela Kay Johnson, 60, of Fort Dodge was sentenced two 90 days in jail after she changed her plea to guilty April 24 to a charge of operating while intoxicated- first offense. All but two days of the jail time was suspended. She can completed a 48-hour weekend offender program in lieu of jail time.…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending April 27
In Greene County magistrate court cases were initiated as follows: Theresa Kathleen Garcia Ferguson of Fort Dodge, possession of drug paraphernalia; Tyler Ferguson of Jefferson, possession of drug paraphernalia; Kyle John Johnson of Palmer, possession of drug paraphernalia; Nathanial James Biggart of Grand Junction, possession of drug paraphernalia; Derek Eugene Ott of Jefferson, trespass; and Robert William Rokitnicki of Des…
Read MoreSheriff’s report – April 2017
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Sunday, April 30: At 2:39 am a deputy investigated a harassment complaint in the 2200 block of V Ave in Washington Township. Saturday, April 29: At 9:46 pm a deputy investigated a suspicious vehicle in the 800 block of County Road P-46 in Junction Township.
Read MorePolice blotter – April 2017
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Sunday, April 30: At 11:55 am a complainant advised of missing construction tools from the 200 block of N. Locust St. The officer is investigating. At 5:06 pm a complainant advised of a careless driver westbound into Jefferson on Highway 30. The caller advised the vehicle was “all over…
Read MoreMiddle school salutes achievement
Students at Greene County Middle School were recognized at an assembly last Monday for achievements during the winter trimester, which ran from November through March.
Read MoreStudents told to ‘Be the girl – Change the world’
Greene County High School was represented by six students at Iowa State University’s annual “Taking the Road Less Traveled: STEM Careers for Women” conference e April 27.
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