Greene County Chamber and Tourism is seeking nominations for the 2019 ABC Award. The award will be presented at the Chamber’s annual meeting. Nominations are due Friday, Dec. 6, by 4 pm.
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Greene County district court, week ending Oct. 9
In Greene County district court Dale Edward Ganoe, 41, of Jefferson was sentenced Oct. 2 to 21 days in jail after he pleaded guilty to a charge of assault causing bodily injury or mental illness, amended from domestic a sue assault- second offense. He was fined $325 with a $110.25 surcharge. He must also pay $32.50 sheriff’s fees. Court costs…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Oct. 9
In Greene County magistrate court Kole Alexander Higgins of Grand Junction was sentenced Sept. 27 to two days in jail on a charge of interference with official acts. He must pay $96 in sheriff’s room and board fees for the time he serves. He was fined $250 with a $87.50 surcharge. Court costs were $60. A charge of disorderly conduct…
Read MoreRams run at SCC meet
The Ram cross country teams competed at South Central Calhoun’s Titan meet Tuesday at Lake City. The boys finished in fifth place in a field of 14 teams, and the girls finished in seventh place in a field of 12. “I am again really pleased with the effort. It was nice to get a chance to compete after having last…
Read MoreJeff council discusses future of recycling
Imagine the Possibilities, Genesis Development’s successor, will not provide recycling services ~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline Genesis Development’s agreement with Imagine the Possibilities to provide service to adults with developmental disabilities may have an impact on all Jefferson residents. Carrie Wilde, director of services in Genesis Development’s central region, notified cities in the Greene County Recycling Agency last week that…
Read MoreSupes hear about biomonitoring of well water, handle routine business
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County board of supervisors met on Monday, Oct. 7, and heard details about a biomonitoring program the State Hygienic Laboratory at the University of Iowa is conducting in accordance with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. SHL has invited Greene County to participate.
Read MoreTrade dispute has done ‘irreparable harm” to farmers
The U.S. and China are scheduled to resume trade talks later this week in Washington, DC, but according to Iowa soybean producers, regardless of the eventual outcome of the trade dispute with China, the damage done since the trade dispute began 16 months ago will take decades to repair. That’s the message Aaron Putze, director of communications and external relations…
Read MoreFirst ‘Art on the Square’ this Saturday
Jefferson Matters: Main Street’s Tower View Team is celebrating art in Jefferson with the first annual Art on the Square, slated for Saturday, Oct. 12, on the courthouse grounds. The outdoor event will run from 10 am to 4 pm and will be held rain or shine. More than 20 exhibitors are expected with a variety of art for display…
Read MoreSpied upon
~a column by Colleen O’Brien The prescience of George Orwell in his novel 1984 is eerie in 2019. Seventy years after its 1949 publication in England, we live with cameras that watch us at stoplights and in stores; cyberspace technology that checks our emails; phones that track our whereabouts from within our houses and autos into the world of roads…
Read MoreThe art of giving will be part of Art on the Square
The Rotary Club of Jefferson invites area residents to enjoy Art on the Square this coming Saturday by joining in the Art of Giving. Art on the Square will be held Oct. 8 from 10 am to 4 pm on the east side of the courthouse in Jefferson. It will feature art by out-of-state and local artists, food trucks, music,…
Read MoreVFW auxiliary hosting meal, raffle
VFW Post 9599 auxiliary is serving a hot beef sundae meal with corn or beans along with drinks and desserts Thursday, Oct. 17, from 5 to 8 pm at the VFW hall on the east side of the courthouse square. Free will donations will be accepted. Raffle tickets for Hy-Vee gift cards will also be available for sale at $5…
Read MoreChocolate Friendzy set for Oct. 19
The fourth annual Chocolate Friendzy will take place Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Jefferson public library. Beginning at 9 am and going until noon, the Friends of the Library board is welcoming members to come and sample delicious chocolates. New memberships are available at the door for as low as $5 and renewals can also be collected.
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