Fieldwork activities were limited as rain across the state held Iowa farmers to just 1.9 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending May 12, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Iowa farmers remain hopeful for warmer conditions as below normal temperatures continued to slow crop emergence across the state. Topsoil moisture levels across Iowa rated 1 percent…
Read MoreMonth: May 2019
In the neighborhood
May 13, 2019 NOTICES – Another planning meeting for Rippey’s 150th birthday will be held Sunday, May 19, at 2 pm in the community center. Everyone is welcome to attend and be a part of the planning for the sesquicentennial which will be held June 27, 2020.
Read MoreRotary’s highest award to Jacque Andrew
Jacque Andrew of Jefferson received Rotary International’s highest award, the Service Above Self Award, at the Rotary District 6000 conference in Des Moines May 4. Andrew is one of only 75 Rotarians across the globe to receive the award this year. The award recognizes Rotarians – no more than 150 per year out of 1.2 million Rotarians worldwide – who…
Read MoreApprenticeships part of career academy welding program
Christensen encourages telling students and parents of the opportunities available Greene County school superintendent Tim Christensen knows building a career academy doesn’t ensure students will come. He began recruiting students last Wednesday at a presentation that included representatives of many of the employers who hope to hire career academy graduates.
Read MoreRegister now for fall youth football
Early bird discount through May 31 The Greene County Youth Athletic Association (GCYAA) reminds parents that registration for 2019 fall youth football is now open. Parents can visit www.gcyaa.org to fill out the online registration. Parents will create a profile and enter information only once that will save time for future registrations.
Read MoreRams qualify 13 events for Co-ed State Track & Field Meet
The Greene County boys track and field team is culminating a successful season by earning the Class 2A District 5 title and qualifying nine events for the Co-ed State Track and Field Meet May 16-18 at Drake Stadium in Des Moines. Junior Carter Morton qualified in three individual events and one relay. The district qualifying meet was held Friday at…
Read MoreRams at 9-5 in soccer after Saturday win
The Ram boys soccer hosted the Raiders of East Sac County Saturday, topping the visitors 8-0. The Rams are still playing without goalie Cael Fisher. Coach Carl Behne reports freshman Nathan Black placed 50 minutes in the box and had three saves. Junior Yunior Carballo played 30 minutes and had one save.
Read MoreLetter to the editor from Canton, OH
To the editor, Congratulations to Thomas Laehn and Jack Williams for excellent work bringing Justin Emmick to justice. He was doing the same crimes here in Ohio with no repercussions. I employed him and had no idea of his extensive background. Again, great work. Jim Schumacher, Canton, OH
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending May 8
In Greene County district court Kylene Suzanne Rabourne 40, of Grand Junction was sentenced May 3 to a total of six years in prison. In a case initiated in May 2018, Rabourne was sentenced to two-year prison terms after she changed her plea to guilty on a charge of theft- third degree and a charge of identity theft. The prison…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending May 8
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment for a $150 fine with a $52.50 surcharge was entered against Chad Phillip Sloan of Jefferson. Sloan was charged with assault; the charge was amended to disorderly conduct. Court costs were $60. Cases were initiated as follows: Raelyn Ann Holmgaard of Churdan, compulsory education violation- first offense; Roxanne M. Koci of Bellevue, NE,…
Read MoreMarket to Market Relay returns Saturday
For organizers of Market to Market Iowa, the relay race from Jefferson to Des Moines, the hospitality of Jefferson residents is more important than a missing bridge over the Raccoon River. The race will go on this Saturday as in the past six years, with a short detour added. Market to Market follows the Raccoon River Valley Trail to Des…
Read MoreSpecial election called for Jeff council vacancy
At least 65 Jefferson residents disagreed with allowing mayor Craig Berry to appoint someone to fill a vacant council seat until the November general election. A petition calling for a special city election, signed by 65 Jefferson voters, was submitted to the county auditor last week.
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