Trash collection in Jefferson will have a new look come September when a New Way Sidewinder automated packer and a New Way Cobra rear load packer are put into service for residential trash pickup. The city council at its June 25 regular meeting approved the purchase of the two trucks at a total cost of $400,200.
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Jefferson Telecom looking for directory cover photo
Jefferson Telecom has launched a directory photo contest for the 2019-2020 telephone directory front cover. The winner of the chosen photo will win $100 in Greene County Chamber Checks. Greene County residents are invited to showcase their photographic talents and submit images of the natural beauty and points of interest that describe Jefferson and Greene County. Photos should represent Jefferson…
Read MoreBoth Ram teams win 6-4 over Nevada Cubs
~by Noah Rohlfing A close game Monday night ended with a Greene County softball win over the Nevada Cubs in Nevada. The Rams were down 4-0 after two innings but scored two runs in the third, fourth and fifth innings to hold a 6-4 lead. The Cubs put up a run in the sixth to move within one, but after…
Read MoreJackson elected to Jeff city council
Jefferson voters validated the appointment of Darren Jackson to fill the vacant council seat in Tuesday’s special election. Jackson received 303 votes, 53.44 percent of the total votes cast. Amelia Carman received 144 votes (25.4 percent), Michael A. Mentzer received 60 votes (10.58 percent), and Mark Wright received 55 votes (9.7 percent). There were five write-in votes. A total of…
Read MoreClyde Maile – 1935 – 2019
Funeral services were held June 25 at St Joseph Catholic Church in Jefferson for Clyde Wesley Maile, 83, of Jefferson. Father John Gerald was celebrant of the Mass of the Resurrection. Sheilah Pound was soloist, accompanied by Lois Last. Honorary bearers were Tom Wilcox, Carl Garnett, Jim Watters, Marilyn Mobley, Chop Gibson, Richard Johnson, Linda Eckstrom and Bob Sondgeroth. Casket…
Read MoreCraig Flack speaks on behalf of River Farm Summer Bash
Editor’s note – The following press release was received from Nathanial Brown of Boone, doing business as Nathanial Brown Productions. It is posted without edits. JEFFERSON, IA – River Farm Recreation took a day off from motocross and partnered with Iowa Chill on June 22nd, 2019, to offer fellow Iowans a chance to gather and socialize around summer activities, food…
Read MoreTwo weeks behind, but finally the crops are planted
Another wet week as showers and thunderstorms moved through the state meant Iowa farmers had limited opportunities for fieldwork during the week ending June 23, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were just 3.1 days suitable for fieldwork. Fieldwork activities included planting, harvesting hay, spraying and applying nitrogen.
Read MoreSpecial election today in Jefferson
Voters in Jefferson are reminded to vote today for a council person to fill the remainder of a term that expires Dec. 31, 2021. Polls are open from 7 am to 8 pm. On the ballot are Amelia Carman, Darren Jackson, Mike Mentzer and Mark Wright.
Read MoreRams drop two at Keumper baseball tourney
~by Noah Rohlfing for the Scranton Journal Greene County’s softball team had a tournament canceled on Saturday due to wet playing conditions, but the Ram baseball team played twice at Carroll Kuemper’s tournament, losing twice in the process. The first game of the day, a 10-0 loss to Pocahontas Area, saw the Rams’ record just three hits, with one hit…
Read MoreWilliams, Madsen tell of problems following Flack River Farm event
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline Flack’s River Farm Recreation, south of Highway 30 on P-14, was the scene on Saturday of underage drinking and injuries as people left the farm, driving while intoxicated, in order to avoid the thunderstorm that appeared Saturday night. One man, Ron Kolbeck, 60, of Jefferson died after striking Eureka bridge over the Raccoon River on…
Read MoreJefferson man dies after one-vehicle crash on Eureka bridge
A Jefferson man died of injuries sustained in a one-vehicle accident on Eureka bridge west of Jefferson late Saturday night. According to a report by the Iowa State Patrol, Ronald Kolbeck, 60, of Jefferson was eastbound on County Road E-53 west of Kirkwood Ave when he sideswiped the bridge. He continued in contact with the bridge for several feet. His…
Read MoreCoworking firm considering Jefferson expansion
Informational session slated for June 25 Gravitate Coworking is exploring opening a location in Jefferson. Geoff Wood, founder of Gravitate Coworking, will hold an informational / Q&A session Tuesday, June 25, at 6 pm at the Welcome Center at Thomas Jefferson Gardens. Gravitate Coworking, the largest coworking organization in Iowa with offices in downtown Des Moines and Valley Junction, is…
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