The Jefferson park and recreation department is offering a summer session of familiar fitness classes beginning Monday, May 11, at the Greene County Community Center. Extreme Fit, a total body strength/cardio challenge tailored to each individual’s fitness level, will be offered Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 12 to 1 pm. Simeon Lang will lead the class.
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Jeff council to consider financial support for wrestling academy
The Jefferson City council at its May 12 meeting will consider making a $150,000, 10-year forgivable loan to T.J. Sebolt for use in developing a wresting academy. Sebolt, a 2006 graduate of Centerville High School who compiled a 207-1 record, inspires awe among those familiar with wrestling. Columnist Chuck Offenburger calls him one of Iowa’s greatest wrestlers.” He calls Sebolt’s…
Read MoreNo new COVID cases reported in Greene County
The number of Greene County residents who tested positive for COVID-19 didn’t change during the reporting period that ended Friday at 11:59 pm, but the number of county residents tested also barely changed. Greene County has 13 positive cases of the illness, with 166 residents tested. That’s just one test more than the Thursday reporting period.
Read MoreCOVID numbers updated, no press briefing
The number of Iowas who have tested positive be for the novel coronavirus is at 11,457 as of May 7 at 11:59 pm, according to the Iowa Department of Public Health. That’s 397 more than the previous day. Twelve Iowans died, bringing the total of Iowans who had died of COVID-19 to 243.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending May 7
In Greene County district court Clint Michael Dennhardt, 19, of Ames was granted a deferred judgment May 4 after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of operating while intoxicated- first offense. He was placed on probation to Greene/Boone County Probation for 12 months. He must complete the recommendations of a substance abuse evaluation he has already undergone,…
Read MoreReynolds tells of discussion with Trump, rolls out updates to IDPH COVID website
Gov Kim Reynolds opened her daily COVID-19 press briefing Thursday, May 7, with an enthusiastic report of her trip to Washington, DC, Wednesday to talk with President Trump and others. When asked, she said she isn’t quarantining because she traveled by private jet, was administered a Abbott rapid test when she arrived at the White House, had her temperature checked…
Read More2020 farmers market opening delayed indefinitely
The Greene County farmers market 2020 season will not open in June. Tuesday evening in-person markets will be postponed until alternative arrangements for the venue and sales methods are determined, market coordinator Chris Henning announced earlier this week. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship guidance for holding farmers markets during the COVID-19 pandemic sets procedures that can not…
Read MoreA vulnerable food supply – Patti Naylor
The coronavirus pandemic that we face today will impact our lives in many ways, both in the near term and for years to come. A bright spot may be a change in how we look at the world and how agriculture fits into that world. News headlines from Iowa and the Midwest tell us some of those impacts and expose…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – In support of Bret Richards
To the editor: The Republican primary for the Fourth Congressional District is coming up fast. We are fortunate to have several good candidates running but one stands head-and-shoulders above the rest. I wish everyone in the Fourth District could meet Bret Richards personally. If they did, he would win by a landslide.
Read MoreGrain bin = movie screen…. Why not?
Landus Cooperative is offering special pandemic-friendly entertainment with an opportunity to support the ARC food pantry this Saturday evening, May 9. The grain bin at Landus’ Jefferson location will become the screen for a drive-in showing of Disney’s “Frozen 2.” Audio will be through each vehicle’s sound system via radio broadcast.
Read MoreCity will fund but not employ Main St/Chamber director
Jefferson Matters: Main Street and the Jefferson Area Chamber of Commerce are merging, with one shared paid director, but the person won’t be a city employee like the groups proposed during the winter. The Jefferson city council at its April 28 meeting heard from city administrator Mike Palmer that COVID-19 “changed some things,” and that the boards of the two…
Read MoreCampgrounds will be open in time for Mother’s Day
All Iowans can camp and go to a drive-in movie, a tanning salon, or their dentist starting Friday, but they still can’t legally visit their hairdresser or barber. Gov Kim Reynolds on Wednesday signed a new proclamation continuing the public health disaster emergency but with some restrictions eased. Effective May 8 at 5 am, dentists and dental staffs can resume…
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