Iowa – Number 1 in stink To the editor, The paragraph below is from the latest issue of RV Daily Tips newsletter (https://www.rvtravel.com/rvdt1159/), a very popular publication among RVers. “I am totally disgusted with the powers that be who have let this happen to an otherwise beautiful state. Last night my husband and I stopped at a rural home of…
Read MoreMonth: August 2019
Rams open gridiron season with 54-0 win over Perry
The Greene County Rams opened the 2019 football season Friday in Jefferson with a lopsided victory over the Perry Blue Jays. Both teams fumbled the ball in the first minute of play, but the Rams dominated the rest of the game and claimed a 54-0 win. The Class 2A Rams were favored to win, returning many experienced players from the…
Read MoreCross country teams compete at Gilbert Invitational
The Greene County boys and girls cross country teams both placed 11th at the Gilbert Cross County Invitational, held Aug. 29 on the Iowa State University cross country course in Ames. Coach Jeff Lamoureux said the competition is always tough at the Gilbert meet as many of the top teams in the state compete.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Aug. 29
In Greene County district court, attorney Angela L. Campbell, who is the court appointed attorney for Jeremy Joe Orfield, 27, of Jefferson, filed a motion for a retrial. A jury on July 25 found Orfield not guilty of sex abuse- second degree and lascivious acts with a child- solicitation. The jury found him guilty of indecent contact with a child.…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Sept. 29
A judgment was entered in Greene County magistrate court Aug. 28 against Laura Nicole Cox of Nevada on a charge of trespass- first offense (casino self-exclusion). Cox was fined $200 with a $70 surcharge and a $125 Law Enforcement Initiative surcharge. Court costs were $60. Drew Aaron Cavener of Panora was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge on a charge…
Read MoreCity pays EPA fine for incorrect reporting, monitoring of biosolids
Arsenic levels in sewage sludge exceed allowed amounts The Jefferson city council at its Aug. 27 meeting approved a consent agreement/final order with the federal Environment Protection Agency for violating regulations pertaining to the disposal of biosolids in 2016-18. The final order levies a $13,900 penalty against the city. The EPA requires the filing of an Annual Biosolids Report by…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Aug. 27, 2019 Rippey United Methodist Church On Sunday, Aug. 18, during church services, Pastor Cat Stokes presented to Raymond Mills his Bible on behalf of the congregation. Wednesday, Aug. 28 – choir practice begins for the year at 7:00 in the sanctuary. Sunday, Sept. 1 at 11:00 am – Dedication of Sunday school teachers Saturday, Sept. 7 at 8…
Read MoreErnst to speak at GOP fundraiser Saturday
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst is the featured speaker at the Greene County Republicans’ fall fundraiser Saturday, Aug. 31. State Senator Jerry Behn, state Rep Phil Thompson, and Greene County treasurer Katlynn Mechaelsen are also slated to speak. The fundraiser is being held at Clover Hall on the Greene County fairgrounds. Doors will open at 2:30 pm; ice cream, pie and…
Read MorePhyllis Wiederin, 1932 – 2019
Phyllis Marie Wiederin, the daughter of Verlin and Mildred (Schwering) Blair, was born at home in Dayton on June 5, 1932. She passed from this life Aug. 26, 2019, at the Shady Oaks Care Center in Lake City. She lived a full life to the age of 87 years, 2 months and 21 days.
Read MoreCommunity barbecue during Sept. 7 Forge grand opening
A free community barbecue will be a part of the festivities of The Forge grand opening celebration on Sept. 7. Serving for the barbecue begins at 5 pm and will continue until the food is gone. Jefferson Matters: Main Street, Greene County Development Corporation and Greene County Chamber & Tourism are involved with coordinating this important event for Jefferson and…
Read MoreFit for all? Or All in a fit?
~a column by Colleen O’Brien I was introduced to two informative pieces of journalism recently, both from current publications of the 161-year-old New York Times. This newspaper is the much maligned, much vaunted and must-read daily voice by those who feel a need to be in the know around the world. It claims to print “All the news that’s fit…
Read MoreMore donations for Scranton Fundraising Night
Plans are coming together for the first ever Scranton Fundraising Night. Volunteers are collaborating to host an evening of fun, food and fundraising for four Scranton entities. The event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 7, in the Scranton Community Center gymnasium. Money raised will benefit the Scranton Community Center, fire department, H.F. and Maude E. Marchant Memorial Library and…
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