~a column by guest Janice Fullman, Boston MA “It’s amazing why we keep loving this country, and this country does not love us back.” This was spoken by Doc Rivers, longtime NBA coach, a black man, after Jacob Blake, a young black man, was shot seven times in the back by a cop on August 23 in Kenosha, Wisconsin. I…
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Jeff council to reopen union contract with JPD early, will use sheriff’s office for emergency coverage only
~by Victoria Riley for GreeneCountyNewsOnline More than 50 persons attended the Jefferson city council meeting Tuesday – including Jefferson police officers, Greene County sheriff’s deputies, Iowa State Patrolmen who live in Jefferson, Greene County Ambulance EMTs and Jefferson firefighters – but only two people spoke. The large attendance was there for a discussion about the Jefferson police department. Staffing in…
Read MoreFriends of the Library tell plans for fall used book sale
The Friends of the Jefferson Public Library has an answer for everyone who dreams about books, has a gift list to fill, read everything in the house during pandemic isolation, or just never seems to have enough books. The Friends cancelled the spring book sale, but the fall book sale has been re-imagined with Covid mitigation in mind. Beginning Monday,…
Read MoreWest central Iowa is bone dry, crops are declining
In spite of some locally heavy rain, Iowa farmers had 6.4 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Sept. 6, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Although drought conditions continue to be a concern for most of the state, some areas of northeast and east central Iowa received over an inch of rain during the week. Field…
Read MoreJefferson man involved in fatal accident in Carroll County
A Jefferson resident was involved in a two-vehicle fatal accident that occurred Friday, Sept. 4, at 12:50 pm at the intersection of 130th St and Robin Ave north of Lidderdale in Carroll County. According to the Iowa State Patrol, Jacob Allen Hubbs, 20, of Jefferson was northbound on Robin Ave driving a 1997 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck. He failed to…
Read MoreJefferson Telecom named a Smart Rural Community Provider
The community of Jefferson announced Sept. 6 that Jefferson Telecom was recently named a Smart Rural CommunitySM (SRC) provider by NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association. SRC is a national network of communities powered by innovative rural broadband providers that are building a brighter future for small-town America. The program promotes rural broadband and its role in supporting innovative economic development, effective…
Read MoreRams can’t keep up with So Central Calhoun Titans, fall 34-7 at home
The South Central Calhoun Titans’ defense and running back Blake McAlister were too much for the Greene County Rams, as the Rams lost their home gridiron opener 34-7 Friday night in Jefferson. Both teams had won their first game and both were ranked going into Friday’s game, with the Rams ranked #9 on Class 2A and the Titans ranked #2…
Read MoreYard of the Month honors to Carole, Roger Custer
Gracefully transitioning to its deep autumn hues, the front garden of Carole and Roger Custer, 1115 McDuffie Drive, is the September Yard of the Month chosen by the Jefferson Garden Club. An original red metal sculpture centers the garden as its focal point. Purchased by Carole in 2015 from artist Rob Lorenson of Boston, MA, she was delighted to learn…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Sept. 4
In Greene County district court Adam Joseph Harvey, 44, of Grand Junction was sentenced Sept. 3 to one year in jail after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of possession of methamphetamine. In the same case, Harvey was sentenced to 180 days in jail on a charge of possession of marijuana. Both jail terms were suspended and…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Sept. 4
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered against James Leon Cunningham of Jefferson on a charge of theft- fifth degree. Cunningham was fined $65 with a $9.75 surcharge. Court costs were $95. Cases were initiated as follows: Bradley D. Wolf of Jefferson, interference with official acts; and Chanze Jay Bushman of Scranton, interference with official acts.
Read MoreRam boys look good to start cross country season
The Ram cross country team started the 2020 season with a meet Sept. 3 hosted by West Central Valley in Redfield. The boys finished third in a field of eight teams. Junior Logan Woodruff was the sixth runner across the finish line, posting a time of 18:38. The winning time was 17:45, posted by senior Toby Bower of Nodaway Valley.…
Read MoreTruth, fairness, and the JPD
~by Tori Riley Staffing issues of the Jefferson police department have brought the department to a situation where providing 24-7 coverage is extremely difficult. The department’s roster is full at eight. There are currently only five, and one of them is at the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA). County attorney Thomas Laehn has referred to a potential “collapse” of the…
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