Anyone who is warned by a Jefferson police officer that he may be tazed should take note: not only will he be dropped to the ground by a loss of muscle function, but he’ll also be charged $45 for the taser cartridge. The additional charge was added to the city’s fee schedule at the city council’s June 11 meeting.
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Supes may revisit RAGBRAI beer permit
The county supervisors may revisit their June 4 decision not to allow beer sales along the RAGBRAI® route. Steve Linn, representing Backpocket Brewing, discussed the denial of the permit for the company to sell beer July 23 along Highway 25 six miles south of Scranton. The supervisors cited safety and the reason for the denial.
Read MoreWinner told in Ring Out for Art contest
“Embrace Change” Jolene Peters repeated as first place winner in the people’s choice voting in the third annual Ring Out for Art sculpture contest held as part of the Bell Tower Festival. Peters received $2,000 from contest sponsor Home State Bank for her colorful sculpture, “Embrace Change.” Last year, “We Are Greene County,” which Peters and Shane Olson created together,…
Read MoreUpdate on wayfinding, city-owned buildings, E. entryway
New wayfinding signs will be in place before RAGBRAI® comes to Jefferson July 23, city administrator Mike Palmer told the county supervisors in his quarterly update Monday. The signs will be on break-away posts set in a 2’ X 5’ caisson. Prison Industries is working on the signs now. Signs have been taken down from the former Pizza Ranch building…
Read MoreCity invited to discussions about ambulance service
After Jefferson city administrator Mike Palmer gave his quarterly update of city activities to the Greene County board of supervisors Monday, board chair John Muir broached the subject of city participation in assuring ambulance service is available to city and county residents.
Read MoreDelinquent tax sale slated for Monday
County treasurer Donna Lawson and her staff will hold the annual county tax sale Monday, June 18, at 9 am in the board room at the courthouse. This year’s tax sale will take place without the worry of the 2017 sale. As of late Tuesday, there were 114 parcels listed on the sale with a total of just more than…
Read MoreCorn, soybeans doing well
While hot and dry conditions allowed many farmers to get caught up on fieldwork, others could do nothing but watch it rain during the week ending June 10, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were 5.1 days suitable for fieldwork. Activities for the week included hay harvest, wrapping up planting for the year and post-emergent weed…
Read MoreCalling all former Radke music students
Chuck and Virginia Radke taught music lessons, primarily piano, in their Grand Junction home for 30 years. They’re now living at Regency Park Nursing and Rehab Center in Jefferson. A former student of Chuck, Gabrielle (Stier) Anderson, a member of the East Greene class of 1999, visited them recently and is now hoping to arrange an appreciation reception for them.
Read MoreScranton Little League to have fundraiser
Scranton Little League will host a fundraising barbecue Thursday, June 21, at 5 pm at the Scranton Little League field. The Greene County Pork Producers will grill pork burgers. Chips and pop will round out the meal. “Bring yourself and a friend for food, fun and fellowship,” a spokesperson said.
Read MoreWatching students grow pleased Braun in 35-year teaching career
by Taylor Bates for The Scranton Journal Thirty-five years is the amount of time Tom Braun gave to students, and he has decided that’s the close of his educational chapter. With 18 years of his teaching in the Greene County area, Braun enjoyed his time being with students, helping them grow and learn. Braun relished getting to know and build…
Read MoreMedical center’s long term care earns five stars again
Greene County Medical Center’s long term care (LTC) facility has maintained its five-star ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Nursing Home Compare. In July 2017, the facility received its first series of five-star ratings; quarterly reports since then have been as favorable.
Read MoreWinners told in Bill Riley Talent Search
Talented young Iowans took the Plaza Stage Saturday evening during the Bell Tower Festival vying for spots in the Bill Riley Talent Search at the Iowa State Fair. Performers came from Jefferson, Cherokee, Gowrie, West Des Moines, Creston, Denison, Hamlin, Ames and Bayard. Seven acts competed in each division.
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