In the topsy-turvy world of the Covid-19 pandemic, Greene County 4-H members still completed exhibits that demonstrated knowledge or skills gained in various project areas and submitted them for judging during the Greene County Fair. The fair was held July 7-13 without grandstand events, beef burgers, and grandparents attending hours-long livestock shows. The fair did, though, showcase the best efforts…
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Greene County district court, ending July 17
In Greene County district court Rick Eugene Tuhn, 59, of Jefferson was sentenced to 10 days in jail after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of driving while license barred. He was fined $625 with a $218.75 surcharge; the fine and surcharge were suspended. Court costs were $100. (Sentencing: Honorable Joseph B. McCarville) Julie Ann Bentz, 20,…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, ending July 17
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered against Emily Ann Chiafos of Jefferson on a charge of theft-fifth degree. She was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge. She must also pay $311 restitution. A charge of criminal mischief- fifth degree was dismissed. Court costs were $90. Riley Jacob Rittgers of Paton was fined $200 with a $70 surcharge…
Read MoreSharon Webb, 1943-2020
Sharon Kay Webb, 76, of Bagley, passed away on July 14, 2020, at her home. Sharon was born at Greene County Hospital to Frank and Hazel Scheuermann. She grew up in the Cooper/Winkleman Switch area with her 10 brothers and sisters. Sharon was born September 1, 1943. She graduated from Jefferson Community High School. After high school she moved to…
Read MoreJeff council spends time on noise, upstairs living and concrete
Engine testing is out but using a snow blower during the very early morning is in under a new noise ordinance. The Jefferson city council approved the first reading of the ordinance at its July 14 meeting. The ordinance will go into effect after the council approves two more readings and publishes it as a legal notice. The first reading…
Read MoreKathy Geisler, 1958 – 2020
Services were held July 17 at Gospel Open Bible Church in Jefferson for Katherine Marie Geisler, 61, of Paton. Pastor Chad Cummings offered words of comfort. Danille Curtis accompanied congregational singing. Casket bearers were Nick Miller, Conner Juergensen, Cale Juergensen, Eli Riedesel, Gage Behrens and Matt Johnson. A Unity Point Trinity Honor Guard gave tribute to her nursing career. Interment…
Read MoreStumpf CAFO application denied by DNR
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline A letter from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources denying the application for construction of an animal confinement operation by Stumpf Finishers, LLC was made public at the regular meeting of the Greene County board of supervisors on July 13. The Stumpf application was denied due to 45 days without action by the applicant to…
Read MoreTo mask or not to mask
~a column by Colleen O’Brien Now that a few frightened people have become crazed about having to wear a mask to protect other people from the possibility of the unmasked having a deadly virus, I fear some of us are on the verge of going way off the deep end. Or maybe I should say that some of us have…
Read MoreCouncil talks T-N-R for cats
‘Take them out of town’ about cats was a ‘mis-wording’ ~by Victoria Riley, GreeneCountyNewsOnline Jefferson mayor Matt Gordon averted what could have been a very heated discussion about unowned cats at the July 14 city council meeting, saying the document sent to the council titled “Cat policy for discussion” isn’t a policy yet, but notes of something the council is…
Read MoreGravitate receives state grant for Jefferson coworking space
Welch Ave LLC, which does business as Gravitate, received a $20,000 grant in the inaugural round of the Iowa Economic Development Authority’s Rural Innovation program. The grant will be used to develop a coworking space in the east bay of the building at 200 E. State St in Jefferson. Total project cost is $95,000. The grants were announced July 14.…
Read MoreBell Tower Festival parade entries sought
The annual Bell Tower Festival won’t look like previous festivals, but the one-day event, slated for Saturday, Aug. 29, will include most people’s favorite part – the parade – sponsored by the Rotary Club of Jefferson. All area businesses and organizations, churches, political groups, and anyone who wants to be in a parade is invited to be part of the…
Read MoreW. central Iowa driest part of the state
In spite of spotty showers, Iowa farmers had 5.7 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending July 12, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Fieldwork activities included spraying and harvesting hay. Topsoil moisture levels across Iowa rated 5 percent very short, 22 percent short, 70 percent adequate and 3 percent surplus. West central Iowa is dryer than…
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