Professional jazz pianist Tanner Taylor will return to Jefferson as a special guest Friday and Saturday, April 27 and 28, at Prairie Blue Creative Arts in Jefferson “SIRENS” featuring vocalists Jenny Wailes, Jamie Friess-Leggitt, Angie Gingery, and Nicole Friess-Schilling. The evening of song will showcase popular Broadway music and jazz. Taylor studied under Jack Oatts and Manhattan School of Music’s…
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Poetry, lifesaver
~a column by Colleen O’Brien Our current national poet laureate is 46-year-old Tracy K. Smith. Educated at Stanford, Harvard and Columbia and a professor at Princeton, she has dedicated her laureate mission to visits to small towns across the country that have had little exposure to famous, live poets. She believes that poetry can be a lifesaver to all of…
Read MoreScranton council works on RAGBRAI fees, regulations
The Scranton city council approved several items relating to the upcoming visit by the bicyclists on RAGBRAI®. The council took action at its April 10 meeting. A resolution that set the fees, locations and regulations for vendors on July 23 during the RAGBRAI pass through was unanimously approved. Preliminary approval was given to the plans for Wine on Wheels and…
Read More‘Spend Smart. Eat Smart.’ slated for May 15
Postponed from April 24 Iowans can eat healthy and stick to a tight grocery budget. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach’s “Spend Smart. Eat Smart.” program is a great resource for households with this goal.
Read MorePlan now for Food Safe course in May
Community and church groups that anticipate serving a meal during RAGBRAI, along with anyone involved with the Bell Tower Festival as a food vendor, 4-H leaders and members who volunteer at the Clover Café during the county fair, and farmers market vendors are encouraged to mark their calendars for Safe Food food safety training.
Read MoreThe Behn Report
April 13, 2018 The governor signed a number of bills this week. One of these was Senate File 481, regarding the enforcement of immigration laws in Iowa. It requires an Iowa police or sheriff’s department having custody of a person subject to an immigration detainer request to fully comply with any instruction and legal document provided by a federal agency.…
Read MoreJ-S grad Kyle Roeder returning to Jefferson in well-known opera role
Kyle Roeder, a 2013 Jefferson-Scranton graduate, will be in Jefferson Thursday, April 19, singing the role of the barber Figaro in Gioachino Rossini’s comic opera “The Barber of Seville.” Roeder, a Drake University graduate, is touring with OPERA Iowa, Des Moines Metro Opera’s educational touring troupe. OPERA Iowa will perform a children’s opera, “Jack and the Beanstalk,” during a school…
Read MoreYoung Ram report
The Greene County seventh grade girls ran at the Gary Paulsen Relays in Ogden on Tuesday, April 10. This was a combined seventh and eighth grade meet that was originally scheduled for Monday. Due to the weather, the meet was rescheduled which caused a conflict for the eighth graders who already had a parent meeting on the school calendar.
Read MoreBoys soccer team at 5-1 after win over WCV
The Greene County boys soccer team topped West Central Valley by a 3-0 score, despite being without lead scorer Leo Marques. The Tuesday game was played in Grand Junction. Marques was ineligible to play due to a penalty in the Monday gave against Harlan. Sophomore Junior Gutierrez scored all three Ram goals. Two came on free kicks. Luis Tuesta and…
Read MoreRAGBRAI committee plans party and local logo reveal
Grow Greene County sponsors evening headliner Hairball Gear up for a party. With less than 100 days left until RAGBRAI® rolls, the Jefferson RAGBRAI committee invites area residents and bicycle enthusiasts to a party Monday, April 23, where the local theme and logo will be revealed.
Read MoreCarter Morton sets new school record in 110m hurdles at Saydel meet
The Greene County boys track and field team placed eighth of 16 teams at the Saydel Eagles Boys Invitational April 12, but coach Chad Morton described it as a “very good meet for the Rams.” His satisfaction came from personal records in 14 events, tying the school record in the high jump, and setting a new school record in the…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending April 12
In Greene County district court Michael Lynn Heard Jr, 56, of Jefferson was sentenced April 5 to 30 days in jail after he pleaded guilty to one count of theft- fifth degree, amended from forgery. He will receive credit for time already served in jail. The $65 fine was suspended and restitution for his court appointed attorney’s fees was waived,…
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