Rob Sand, Democratic candidate for state auditor, sees the job of state auditor as being a watch dog over taxpayers’ money. He said at the Milwaukee Road depot in Jefferson Aug. 30 that it’s time to “wake up the watch dog.” About 18 people attended the visit, which was number 90 of a 99-county tour Sand is doing as he…
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Preparing to ‘Grab & Go’ with financial records topic of Extension program
Natural disasters are a reminder of life’s uncertainty. What would you grab with only minutes to escape? Grab & Go Emergency Case: Financial Case will help participants learn to make a grab-and-go financial records case, improving their ability to rebound after a disaster. Two similar sessions are planned for Wednesday, Sept. 19: 12 to 1 pm at the Greene County…
Read MoreACCESS plans open house in Jefferson
ACCESS Assault Care Center will host an open house Thursday, Sept. 13, from 9 to 11 am at the First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson. This is an opportunity for community members to meet new agency leadership and learn more about support services available throughout the county for victims of sexual and domestic abuse.
Read MoreAn addition to Webb House fun
Middle school students who gather at the Webb House have a new outdoor game with the addition of an outdoor dodgeball court. Harry Ahrenholtz designed and built the court, just as he did the 9-Square in the Air game a year ago. Ahrenholtz said he started designing the court in his head during the winter. Due to health issues he…
Read MoreDeal’s Orchard to host PFI field day
RSVP by Sept. 10 Chris and Tracy Deal and their family will host a Practical Farmers of Iowa field day Thursday, Sept. 13, from 9 am to noon at Deal’s Orchard. Deal’s Orchard is a fourth-generation apple orchard near Jefferson operated by Chris and Tracy Deal, Benji Deal, and their parents Jerald and Cindy Deal. The first apple trees were…
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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…
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