Jefferson Matters: Main Street has been designated as an accredited Main Street America™ program for meeting rigorous performance standards set by the National Main Street Center. Each year, the National Main Street Center and its partners announce the list of accredited Main Street America programs to recognize their exemplary commitment to preservation-based economic development and community revitalization through the Main…
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PAWS garage sale is this week
PAWS (People for Animal Welfare Society) will hold its annual fundraising garage sale May 9-11 at Clover Hall at the Greene County Fairgrounds. Proceeds from the sale benefit animals in Greene County, including veterinary services and low-income assistance and educational programs. for pet owners.
Read MoreCarter first in high jump, Miller second in discus and shot at HOIAC meet
Ram junior Carter Morton placed first in the high jump, second in the 110m hurdles and third in the 400m hurdles at the Heart of Iowa Activities Conference track and field meet in Nevada Thursday. Junior Tyler Miller placed second in both throwing events, whipping the discus 38’ 10-/2” and tossing the shot put 47’ 5”.
Read MoreRam Brianna Osterson HOIAC long jump champion
Greene County sophomore Brianna Osterson is the Heart of Iowa Activities Conference champion in the long jump, claiming first place at the conference meet May 2 in Nevada with a leap of 16’ 9-1/2”.
Read MoreReminder from Jeff city staff: Keep your grass mowed
City will charge minimum $130 to mow unkept yards With the recent welcome rains the City of Jefferson staff reminds residents to keep their grass mowed. Ordinance Number 532 requires that grass, weeds or brush not grow to a height greater than 8 inches. In the event residents fail to abate or cause to be abated the above nuisance as…
Read MoreGenealogy Society meets Saturday
The regular meeting of the Greene County Genealogy Society will be Saturday, May 4, at 10 am in the meeting room of the Jefferson public library. Elaine Deluhery will discuss our newly purchased scanner and how it will be used to further enhance our library. The meeting room is handicapped accessible and all are welcome. See you Saturday.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending May 1
In Greene County district court Brent Eugene Leon Allen, 34, of Clarinda was sentenced April 26 to two days in jail with credit for time previously served after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of theft- fourth degree. He was fined $315 with a $110.25 surcharge and a $125 Law Enforcement Initiative surcharge. Allen must also pay…
Read MoreGrCo HS students participate in Future Ready Iowa Summit
Greene County High School students Aiden Johnson, Linsey Kitt, Cody Maston, and Mitchell Stevens had the opportunity to attend the Future Ready Iowa Summit taking place in Des Moines at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines on Tuesday. The purpose of the summit was to bring together policy makers, educators, students, and business and industry to find ways to…
Read MoreIn the legislature
~by Senator Jerry Behn April 29, 2019 During the 15th week of the legislative session we continued our work towards adjournment for the year. We spent much of our time waiting for bills to come to us from the other chamber, waiting on amendments, and debating some of the last proposals we will discuss this year. Because this is the…
Read MoreRam soccer team splits games to start week
The Ram boys soccer team split Monday-Tuesday games to put their season record at 7-2. The team started the week Monday with a 6-0 win over the PCM Mustangs in Grand Junction. Coach Carl Behne called it “a great bounce back win and much needed” after the team took its first loss for the season against Gilbert last week.
Read MoreGus Gustafson topic of Historical Society program Friday
Churdan High ’49 graduate “Gus” Gustafson had a business career that was the talk of the Twin Cities and Las Vegas – while it lasted ~by Chuck Offenburger for the Greene County Historical Society Deil O. (“Gus”) Gustafson, who graduated from Churdan High School in 1949, may have been one of the biggest business success stories ever to come out…
Read MoreMahanay bell tower’s ’19 season opens Saturday
Seeking Mahanay Maestros The Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower will open officially for the 2019 season Saturday, May 4. The tower will be open from 10 am to 4 pm Saturdays and Sundays in May, and then daily beginning Memorial Day weekend.
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