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Month: September 2018
House candidate Weaver plans two Greene County events
Endorsed by ISEA David Weaver, Democratic candidate for Iowa House District 47, has planned a pair of meet-and-greet events next week. Weaver will meet with current and retired educators Thursday, Sept. 13, from 5 to 6:30 pm at the Greene County Welcome Center and Thomas Jefferson Gardens at 201 E. Lincoln Way in Jefferson.
Read MoreSummer reading program wraps up at Churdan library
The Churdan public library wrapped up its summer reading program. Prizes were awarded to all participants. Winners of the “guess the number of jingle bells” were Jared Dawson and Carson Rose. Each boy received a guitar in keeping with the summer reading theme “Libraries Rock.” (The correct number of jingle bells was 99.)
Read MoreCriminal justice process topic of info session
The criminal justice system and its processes is the topic of an informational panel discussion slated for Thursday, Sept. 6, on the second floor of the Jefferson municipal building. The event is coordinated by the Greene County Coalition Against Domestic Violence to educate the public on the criminal justice process. The coalition has determined there are misunderstandings of how the…
Read MoreNWS warns of heavy rainfall, flash flood potential
Heavy rainfall threat continues into midday Wednesday. Flash flood watch for much of central to northern Iowa through Tuesday night. Additional river flooding is possible mid to late week.
Read MoreJPD tells results of sTEP
Jefferson police officers made one arrest, wrote 20 citations and issued 154 warnings during a special Traffic Enforcement Project Aug. 17 through Sept. 3. One driver was arrested for operating while intoxicated. Citations were issued as follows: registration violations, five; equipment violations, five; speed, three; driving while license suspended or revoked, three; stop sign/traffic light, one; driving without a license,…
Read MoreRam v’ball team 2-3 at So. Central Calhoun tourney
The Greene County varsity volleyball team played Saturday at the South Central Calhoun Invitational in Lake City. The Rams went 2-3 in matches and 4-9 in sets for the day. The Rams started with a loss to the host Titans 10-21 in both sets. The Rams beat the Audubon Wheelers in three sets, 11-21, 21-15, 15-13, but couldn’t keep the…
Read MoreLittle time to ‘make hay’ as rain slows farmers
Widespread rainfall meant Iowa farmers had just 2.7 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Sept. 2, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Activities for the week included cutting hay, chopping corn silage, and moving grain. Topsoil moisture levels across Iowa rated 4 percent very short, 6 percent short, 69 percent adequate and 21 percent surplus. Levels…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Aug. 30
In Greene County district court on Aug. 24 Jesus Moises Zuniga Jr, 19, of Jefferson was sentenced to five years in prison after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of conspiracy to deliver marijuana. He was fined $750 with a $262.50 surcharge; both were suspended. He must pay a $125 Law Enforcement Initiative surcharge and a $10…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Aug. 30
In Greene County magistrate court Jacob Steven Kimmes of Carroll paid a $65 judgment with a $22.75 surcharge on a charge of consumption of alcohol in a public place. Courts costs were $67.25. A judgment for a $65 fine with a $22.75 surcharge was entered against Kimberly Joy Allen of Jefferson on a charge of public intoxication. Court costs were…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Jack Lewis & former Younkers employees
We Worked for Fred Hubbell — Here’s the Truth To the editor, We actually worked at Younkers and knew Fred Hubbell when he led the company from the 1980s to the early ‘90s. He was a compassionate, hard-working and very effective leader.
Read MoreFree concert by newest Hall of Fame inductees
The Bushmen, Jefferson’s own 1960s rock ‘n roll band, will perform Sunday, Sept.9, at 2 pm at the Thomas Jefferson Gardens. The Bushmen is being inducted in the Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame Sunday, Sept. 2. They’re among 31 groups and individuals being inducted over the Labor Day weekend. The free performance in Jefferson will include excerpts from…
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