~a column by Colleen O’Brien Of the top 32 democracies in the world, the U.S. is 26th in voter turnout.* This seems illogical and against personal best interests. We had to go to quite a bit of trouble to make ourselves free so we could vote. General election turnout of eligible voters ranges from mid-50 percents to just more than…
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County supes asked to add stop signs on E-53 at scene of fatal accident
Deb Mohr, whose son Don Daniel was killed last month on County Road E-53 at County Road P-14 last month, asked the county supervisors to consider placing a four-way stop sign at that intersection. With her at the supervisors’ Sept. 10 meeting were Stan and Sandy Gibson of Scranton. Stan Gibson said northbound drivers on P-14 can’t see traffic coming…
Read MoreCommittee working to ‘re-set’ Bell Tower Festival
Greene County Chamber and Tourism’s festival organization and planning committee has announced the 2019 Bell Tower Festival is set for June 7-9. Since Aug. 22, a combination of past Bell Tower Festival chairs, festival committee chairs, Chamber directors and Chamber board presidents have been meeting with the present Chamber board about the 2019 Bell Tower Festival and future festivals to…
Read MoreScranton council continues search for new city clerk
The Scranton city council is continuing its search for a new city clerk. Melinda Hinners, who has worked as the clerk for several years, submitted her resignation in late June and began a new position in early July.
Read MoreAnnual fall used book sale Sept. 22-29
The Friends of the Jefferson Public Library will host the annual fall used book sale Sept. 22-29 in the library basement. “Our fall used book sale is your opportunity to stock up on your winter reads or your gifts to your loved ones,” said book sale chair Barb Labate.
Read MoreMedical center adds audiology as specialty clinic
Greene County Medical Center will add another specialty clinic – audiology – starting Friday, Sept. 14. Dr Andrew Keiner, owner of Merit Hearing in Des Moines, will be on-site offering clinic hours twice a month.
Read MoreLocal producers place in State Fair sheep shows
The Iowa State Fair on Sept. 11 releases more results from sheep shows held during the fair. Hoskins Stock Farm of Jefferson earned reserve grand champion ewe honors in the Suffolk sheep show. Hoskins Stock Farm placed second and fifth in yearling ram; first and fifth in February ram lamb; fourth and fifth in March and after Ram lamb; first…
Read MoreJeff council hears update from county, okays waiving permit fee for Pillar reno
County representatives are visiting this month with city councils in Jefferson, Grand Junction, Dana and Paton. Portions of those towns are in the proposed urban renewal district necessary to use tax increment financing (TIF) revenue for the new career academy. County environmental health and zoning administrator Chuck Wenthold spoke during the open forum at the Sept. 11 Jefferson city council…
Read MoreDNR plans Volunteer Day at state parks Sept. 22
Iowans can help make their park a better place on Sept. 22 as more than 40 state parks will participate in the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) second annual statewide Volunteer Day. Todd Coffelt, chief of the Iowa DNR’s State Parks Bureau, said he hopes to see 1,000 Iowans participate in the event.
Read MoreUI Women’s Archives brings 6-on-6 presentation to Jeff Sept. 15
Small towns across the state came to a halt each winter to take in the mesmerizing game of girls six-on-six basketball. It was a sport that captivated thousands and sent scores sky-rocketing over the century mark, creating legends in the smallest of communities. The University of Iowa Women’s Archives is celebrating the impact of six-on-six basketball in Iowa with a…
Read MoreNov. 6 ballot includes Extension council candidates
Voters will elect five members of the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Greene County Extension council from a slate of five candidates at the Nov. 6 general election. “The council members elected this year will be involved in bringing educational opportunities to Greene County for the next four years,” Lori Mannel, County Extension director said. ISU Extension and Outreach…
Read MoreArea soybeans lagging behind state average
With another week of widespread rainfall, Iowa farmers had just 2.1 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Sept. 9, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Activities for the week included harvesting seed corn, chopping corn silage and moving grain.
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