Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Tuesday, July 31: Routine activity reported. Monday, July 30: At 9:02 am a deputy investigated a harassment complaint in the 200 block of W. Paton St in Paton. At 1:23 pm a deputy investigated a harassment complaint at Spring Lake Park. At 2:02 pm a deputy investigated a…
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Police blotter – July 2018
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Tuesday, July 31: At 2:06 am a traffic stop in the 1400 block of N. Elm St resulted in Milton Wright of Des Moines being cited for driving while license suspended and excessive speed. During the stop the officer could smell the odor of marijuana coming from the car.…
Read MoreRegistration for JPRD fall soccer this week
Registration for the Jefferson park and recreation department’s fall soccer program for players U8-U15 will be held Monday, July 30, and Wednesday, Aug. 1, from 6 to 8 pm at the Greene County Community Center. Games for players in the Under-8 league will be Saturdays, Sept. 15 through Oct. 20, in either Jefferson or Ogden.
Read MoreMini-Con coming to Jefferson Aug. 4
Area residents are invited to step through the Story Portal and join county librarians for the first ever GC Mini-Con. This FREE, family-friendly event will take place Saturday, Aug. 4, from 1 to 5 pm at the Greene County Community Center in Jefferson. Events will include a sword demonstration by dojo owners Samurai Dan and Jillian at 1:30 pm. A…
Read MoreBack to school immunization clinics Aug. 1 and Aug. 8
Clinics include free school supplies, haircuts Greene County public health is offering evening immunization clinics on Wednesday, Aug. 1, and Wednesday, Aug. 8, from 4:30 to 6:30 pm for students still needing required school vaccinations.
Read MoreHostas topic of Community Conversation
The August Community Conversation will be held Thursday, Aug. 2, at the garden of Dave Walker, 703 S. Oak St, Jefferson. Walker has more than 100 hostas of every variety imaginable, as well many companion plants and a large assortment of houseplants. He will talk about hostas and other flowers, and share interesting landscaping ideas.
Read MoreMusic trivia, food and a sing-along movie in Churdan Aug. 11
Area residents are invited to join the staff and trustees of the Churdan public library in “Celebrating Libraries Rock” with a midsummer evening of music trivia, good food and good company Saturday, Aug. 11, in the Churdan city park.
Read MoreAugust Java & Juice hosts told
The Friday morning Java & Juice get-togethers return to downtown Jefferson for August. Java & Juice begins at 9:30 am with coffee and a light refreshment. At 9:45 the host is welcome to tell the story of the business, highlighting product lines or services. The gathering finishes at 10.
Read MoreInvitational livestock show includes six county youth
The DMACC BEARDOWN is an invitation only livestock show for 4H & FFA exhibitors from Calhoun, Dallas, Greene, Jasper, Marshall, Polk and Story County. Qualifiers earned their right to participate by exhibiting county fair champion market and breeding animals in the beef, swine, sheep, and goat divisions. The BEARDOWN will take place Saturday, July 28, at 1 pm at the…
Read MoreDuane Ogren, 1931 – 2018
A celebration of the life of Duane Ogren, 86, of Carroll was held Tuesday, July 31, at First United Methodist Church in Jefferson. The Rev Julie Poulsen, pastor of the church, offered words of comfort. Kenny Monthei was soloist accompanied by Danille Curtis. Honorary bearers were Patricia Brown, Debra Youso, David Wagers, Steve Ogren, Terri Johnson, Richard Dresback, Barb DeJoode,…
Read MoreResults told for non-livestock county fair contests
The 2018 4-H communications contest was held Monday, July 2, at The Gardens in Jefferson. Six exhibitors participated in the event, which was judged by Carolyn Wilson of Redfield. The contest was coordinated by communications superintendent Yvette Bardole.
Read MoreEstimated 500 volunteers for RAGBRAI effort
Matt Wetrich, one of eight members of the executive committee planning for the Register’s Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa – RAGBRAI® – overnight stop in Jefferson Monday, estimates there were upwards of 500 volunteers involved in the massive effort of hosting 25,000 visitors. “It was a lot of people I’ve never seen before… It took and army and we…
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