The Greene County Relay for Life will hold its first ever 5K Scrabble Run/Walk April 22 along a new route that includes part of the Raccoon River Valley Trail and does not cross Highway 4. Early registration is open until April 14. Registrations will be accepted after that day, and even the day of the Relay, but early registrants will…
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Greene Co ELC conducting childcare market analysis
The Greene County Early Learning Center has hired First Children’s Finance to conduct a childcare market analysis, to allow them to better understand the child care market in the Greene County.
Read More‘Move Over. It’s the Law’
The Jefferson police department is joining with highway safety agencies across the nation to remind motorists of “Move Over” laws. A new “Move Over: It’s the Law” campaign is reminding drivers that every state has laws requiring drivers to move over and /or slow down when approaching stopped emergency vehicles.
Read MoreBusiness after hours: Window design hints and tips
The design committee of Jefferson Matters: Main Street is offering a free presentation on Window Design Hints & Tips on Monday, April 10. All interested in learning about creative ways to catch shopper’s attention with window displays are invited to attend.
Read MoreLast week was wettest of last 25 weeks in Iowa
First crop condition report of the 2017 growing season A rainy week prevented field work across most of Iowa during the week ending April 2, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were just 0.6 days suitable for fieldwork, with only northeast, central and southeast Iowa reporting 1.0 or more days suitable. Fertilizer, manure, and anhydrous applications…
Read MoreThe Behn Report
March 31, 2017 This week was a little quieter as we did a mix of floor debate and committee work. This was the second funnel week of the legislative session. Much like the first funnel, we need to get bills out of committee for them to be considered for the rest of this session. This deadline moves the process along…
Read MoreMary Ann Finnegan, 1937 – 2017
Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 5, at St Joseph Catholic Church in Jefferson for Mary Ann Finnegan, 79, of Chicago, IL, formerly of Jefferson. The Rev Jeff Schleisman was celebrant. Readers were Marcia Katter, Kathy Kramer and Patrick Pierret. Gift bearers were Emilie Katter, Morgan De Boest, Katie Allen and Daniel Muskin-Pierret. Mike Pierret gave the eulogy. Amy Roberts…
Read MoreRSVP by April 7 for Relay for Life survivor reception
Honoring and celebrating cancer survivors and their caregivers is an important part of the Relay for Life. All Greene County cancer survivors and caregivers are invited to a survivor reception Saturday, April 22, at 9:30 am, prior to the Survivor Walk. Refreshments will be served and a group photo will be taken at 10 am. The reception and the Relay…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending March 30
In Greene County district court Jerimy J. Godwin, 39, of Bouton was sentenced March 24 to five years in prison after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of forgery. The prison time was suspended and he was placed on probation for three years. Godwin was fined $750 with a $262.50 surcharge and a $125 Law Enforcement Initiative…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending March 30
In Greene County magistrate court a case was initiated against Stephen Arthur Molle of Jamaica on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia.
Read MoreToddler Fest slated for Saturday, April 8
The 12th annual “Toddler Fest” will be held Saturday, April 8, from 10 am to noon at the Greene County Community Center. Toddlers 2-5 years old and their families are invited to spend time together at this free event that encourages children to “Bee A Reader”. “We are so excited to present our special guests…Scholastic’s Clifford the Big Red Dog…
Read MorePreventions specialist speaks to MS, HS students
Youth prevention specialist Ray Lozano encouraged Greene County middle school and high school students to take care of themselves and make smart decisions about alcohol and drug use at special assemblies Wednesday morning. Lozano is a nationally known speaker who has toured the country since 1986 sharing stories of his childhood and teaching students about the dangers of alcohol and…
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