All area businesses and organizations, class reunion groups, churches, political groups, and anyone who wants to be in a parade is invited to be part of the Rotary Club of Jefferson’s Bell Tower Festival Parade Saturday, June 8. The parade will step off from the Greene County High School student parking lot at 11 am and follow the traditional route…
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Fawning season is here; deer are on the move
The calls have been coming in to field offices and conservation officers for the past few weeks and will only increase as the calendar flips to June – the peak fawning season is right around the corner. Callers report finding an “abandoned” fawn in an unusual place, like a flowerbed or small patch of cover. Rest assured this is normal…
Read MoreJeff council awards raises to themselves, mayor
The stipends paid to Jefferson city council members and the mayor will double effective Jan. 1, 2020. With virtually no discussion the council approved the first reading of an ordinance increasing the compensation of council members from $30 per meeting, not to exceed $1,000 per year, to $60 per meeting, not to exceed $2,000.
Read MoreFarmers market opens next week
The Greene County farmers market will open its 2019 season next Tuesday, June 4. Markets will be held every Tuesday through Sept. 24, from 4 to 6:30 pm, on the east side of the courthouse in Jefferson. Market-goers next week will help Dean and Nancy Rogers celebrate their anniversary with cake, fresh from the ovens at John 15 Vineyards. Along…
Read MoreLag in planting is largest in more than 20 years
Heavy rainfall and damaging storms kept Iowa farmers from making much planting progress with only 1.0 day suitable for fieldwork statewide during the week ending May 26, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. South central and southeast Iowa farmers reported less than a half day suitable for fieldwork this past week with little to no planting progress. Several…
Read MoreGrCo softball falls to Carroll, Webster City
~by Noah Rohlfing for The Scranton Journal The Greene County softball team remains winless on the season, following losses to Carroll and Webster City on Saturday. The Rams lost 7-3 to Carroll and 11-1 to Webster City in five innings. The Tigers scored four straight runs off pitcher Jenna Beyers to win the game. Beyers allowed five earned runs in…
Read MoreClasses of 2019 graduate
Paton-Churdan held commencement exercises Saturday afternoon and Greene County held its commencement Sunday afternoon. (Hover on the photos for information.)
Read MoreMiddle school students at Special Olympics
Greene County eighth grader Addie Naberhaus and sixth grader Devin Burke participated in the Iowa Special Olympics Summer Games at Iowa State University Friday. Addie won gold in both the 100m walk and the tennis ball throw. Devin received a silver medal in the tennis ball throw. “Addie and Devin represented Greene County very well,” teacher/coach Samantha Telleen said.
Read MorePolice blotter – May 2019
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Friday, May 31: At 9:14 pm an officer investigated a two-vehicle car-deer accident on Highway 30 at Oakland Ave east of Jefferson. Dacoda Zipse of Harlan was eastbound on Highway 30 driving a 2015 Chevrolet Malibu owned by Misty Preuschal, also of Harlan. Zipse advised he struck a deer…
Read MoreSheriff’s report- May 2019
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Friday, May 31: At 4:41 pm the sheriff, a deputy, Greene County Ambulance, and Grand Junction fire responded to a car- tractor accident on County Road E-26 (170th St) near County Road P-33 (S Ave) in Junction Township. Michael Anderson, 57, of Eagle Grove was westbound on E-26…
Read MoreSevere weather possible
The National Weather Service reports multiple rounds of strong to possibly severe storms are possible across much of Iowa Sunday night through Tuesday evening. Severe weather will be possible Monday afternoon/evening, including large hail and strong winds, with a low chance for tornadoes.
Read MoreMemorial Day ham ball dinner in GJ
The First Presbyterian Church of Grand Junction will add another year to its long tradition of Memorial Day dinners. The dinner will be served Monday from 11 am to 1 pm at the church. The menu will feature ham balls, cheesy potatoes, green beans, salads, beverages and desserts. Tickets are $9 for adults and $5 for children 12 and younger.…
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