Lunchtime on Wednesdays will be one of the best times to be in Jefferson. Chews Jefferson will continue this year with a new twist on last year’s promotion. A Tower Tunes Live concert will be played each Wednesday in June and July from 12:15 – 12:30 pm. Several local musicians have volunteered to play their choice of tunes on the…
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Crop growth slowed but still ahead of average
Rain throughout the week resulted in 2.5 days suitable for field work during the week ending May 24, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Below normal temperatures have slowed crop growth. Topsoil moisture levels across Iowa rated 2 percent short, 76 percent adequate and 22 percent surplus. West central Iowa is dryer than average, with ratings at 4…
Read MoreDNR cautions drivers to watch for deer during fawning season
Fawning season is here which means car deer collisions will likely tick up and calls to conservation groups about abandoned fawns will begin. Iowa’s peak fawning season stretches from middle May to middle June, followed by a second and much smaller peak fawning season in July. Fawning season is preceded by yearling bucks being disbursed by the does as she…
Read MoreCasinos and more to reopen June 1
Casinos and bowling alleys can open for business, spectators can attend sporting events, and youth and adult athletic teams can begin practicing and competing next Monday, June 1. Gov Kim Reynolds on Tuesday extended the state’s public health emergency disaster declaration through June 17, but named several businesses that will be allowed to open and activities that can resume.
Read MorePolice blotter – May 2020
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Sunday, May 31: Routine activity reported. Saturday, May 30: At 8:51 am a Texas state trooper spoke with an officer about a vehicle registration that was issued in Jefferson. The vehicle was now in Texas and the plate did not match the vehicle it was on. The officer provided…
Read MoreSheriff’s report – May 2020
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Saturday, May 30: At 9:30 am a deputy investigated a complaint of a barking dog in Grand Junction. At 2:21 pm a deputy assisted the Fort Dodge Residential facility with trying to located a resident that was in Scranton. At 5:10 pm a deputy investigated a theft in…
Read MoreIDPH tells COVID-19 numbers
The Iowa Department of Public Health announced Sunday it has been notified of 263 additional positive cases of COVID19 to a total of 17,213 positive cases in the state. There have been an additional 2,841 negative cases for a total of 110,358 negative cases to date. The positivity rate for this report is 8.4 percent.
Read MoreRecycling 101
Most people agree that recycling is the right thing to do, but among those who recycle, there are some who don’t do it quite right. There are some “do’s and don’ts” to keep the process efficient. Jefferson city council member Matt Wetrich, a naturalist by profession and a member of the council’s recycling committee, tells the “do’s and don’ts” in…
Read MoreGrCo ele staff plans farewell parade
Greene County elementary teachers will tell their students “good bye” with a staff parade Friday, May 29, their last scheduled day of the school year. The parade will begin at 4 pm in Scranton and pass through Jefferson, Grand Junction and Rippey. The route will be available later this week.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending May 22
In Greene County district court a judgment was entered May 8 against Penny Lane Sankey, 45, of Fort Dodge on a charge of possession of marijuana. She was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge. Court costs were $95. (Sentencing: Honorable Joseph B.
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending May 22
In Greene County magistrate court Dale Sanford Arey of Boone was sentenced to 10 days in jail after he pleaded guilty to a charge of violation of a no contact order. Magistrate Jessica Morton found he is able to pay sheriff’s fees for the time he serves. Arey was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge. He must also pay $37.80…
Read MoreAdditional COVID cases, deaths confirmed
State’s coronavirus website undergoing planned maintenance The Iowa Department of Public Health reported Saturday it has been notified of 419 additional positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 16,767 positive cases. There have been additional 4,336 negative tests for a total of 106,223 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other labs.…
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