Rain across most of Iowa improved dry soil conditions during the week ending Aug. 25, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were 5.0 days suitable for fieldwork. Reporters throughout the state mentioned the need for warmer weather as cooler than normal temperatures have slowed crop development. Fieldwork activities included spraying fungicides and insecticides on late planted…
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Rams open cross country season at W-G
The Ram cross country teams opened the 2019 season at the Woodward-Granger Invitational Monday at Jester Park. The boys finished in second place with just five points separating the top three teams. Runners contributing to the team score were sophomore Logan Woodruff, 4th, 20;07; junior Luis Velazco, 5th, 20:28; freshman Dakota Mobley, 12th, 21:12; sophomore Ethan Larsen, 15th, 21:27; and…
Read MoreSchool construction still under budget, still two weeks behind
The Greene County Schools board at its Aug. 21 meeting approved a second change order on the general construction of the career academy and new high school. The change order added $49,278 to the cost of the project, but the total project cost, as of Aug. 19, is still $460,000 less than expected. The board earlier this summer approved a…
Read MoreTrash carts to be delivered this week
Jefferson residents will find new blue trash carts on their property some time this week, but the carts should remain unused for another week. A crew from Elliot Equipment will be in Jefferson this week to assemble and deliver more than 1,600 Shaefer trash carts. The trash carts belong to the city and will be stamped with a serial number.…
Read MorePolice blotter – August 2019
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Saturday, Aug. 31: At 12:55 am an officer located two individuals trespassing at Daubendiek Park. At 8:45 am an officer responded to the laundromat in the 300 block of W. Reed St for a male who was stuck in the bathroom. The officer was able to free the man.
Read MoreSheriff’s report – August 2019
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Saturday, Aug. 31: At 2:03 pm a deputy investigated a theft in Grand Junction. At 4:18 pm a deputy and the Scranton fire department responded to a vehicle fire in the 1100 block of State St in Scranton. At 7:47 pm a deputy investigated an assault in Churdan.
Read MoreMain Street provides funds to paint alley wall
The design committee of Jefferson Matters: Main Street presented a check for $500 to employees of Jefferson Iowa Realty and Mid-Iowa Insurance to reimburse work on the west side of the building, the wall that faces the north alley in downtown Jefferson.
Read MoreReCharge Wednesday, other programs return to JPRD
ReCharge Wednesday is returning to the Greene County Community Center with the start of the new school year. Students in grades K-5 are invited to participate in this free program Wednesdays from 2 to 3:30 pm. Healthy snacks and organized games will be provided. JPRD staff will escort younger students from the middle school bus drop-off to the community center.…
Read MoreExtension offers ‘Healthy & Homemade’ series
Iowa State University Extension & Outreach – Greene County is offering a series of classes that will provide strategies for using time, money and skills wisely to same money and prepare nutritious and safe foods. Sessions will be held Tuesdays, Sept. 10, 17 and 24 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm at the Extension office in Jefferson.
Read MorePickling workshop slated for Sept. 14
Greene County ISU Extension and Outreach will hold a workshop in pickle making and pickled products Saturday, Sept. 14, from 8 am to 1 pm at the Extension office at 104 W. Washington St in Jefferson.
Read MoreTwo more State Fair ribbons for Carlson
The results of State Fair food competitions are still being released and Marianne Carlson’s “wins” are among them. Carlson, of Jefferson, won first place and a $100 gift card in the My Favorite Meatloaf competition judged Aug. 15. Entries were judged on taste, texture, creativity and appearance. She placed second in the fruit salsa category of the Salsa Sensations competition,…
Read MoreFarm Bureau launches Real campaign
Iowa Farm Bureau will launch a special ‘Real Farmers. Real Food. Real Meat’ campaign in partnership with Fareway Food Stores. Locally, the launch will take place during a special barbeque at the Jefferson Fareway store on Friday, Aug. 30, from 4 to 7 pm. Fareway employees will be grilling and Greene County Farm Bureau members will be on hand to…
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