Area residents are invited to increase their knowledge of the trees that surround us while enjoying a walk at Spring Lake. The Jefferson tree committee is hosting a Tree Walk Tuesday, May 4, at 2 pm at Spring Lake park on County Road P-33 at 195th St north of Highway 30, northwest of Grand Junction. Four area tree experts –…
Read MoreMonth: April 2021
Cool temperatures slow planting of row crops
Snow and abnormally low temperatures meant farmers were not planting row crops for most of the week ending April 18, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were 4.7 days suitable for fieldwork during the week. Field activities for the week included applying anhydrous and dry fertilizer, spreading manure, tilling fields and planting. Topsoil moisture levels across…
Read MoreAxne visits local farm to learn and listen
U.S. Representative Cindy Axne visited a Deal family farm located northeast of Bagley Friday, April 9. The purpose of the visit was to gain knowledge on cover crops, sustainable ag practices and to hear the concerns of farm owners and operators. Bill Frederick and James Holz, who own Iowa Cover Crops, shared their knowledge on the topic. Frederick farms the…
Read MoreFund open to benefit McCollom family
The Jefferson United Methodist Church created a fund at Home State Bank earlier this week to assist local contractor Terry McCollom and his family. McCollom fell from a roof last Friday and broke his wrist and his pelvis. Donations will help with uncovered medical costs and other expenses while McCollom is hospitalized and recuperating, allowing him,, his wife Roxanne, and…
Read MoreVFW, auxiliary serving spaghetti Thursday
Members of VFW Post 9599 and the VFW auxiliary are hosting a spaghetti supper Thursday, April 22, from 5 to 6:30 pm at the hall at 109 N. Chestnut St in Jefferson. Garlic bread and dessert will round out the menu. A free will donation will be accepted. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, there will be no indoor seating. Persons…
Read MoreGreene County doing well in Covid vaccination
Greene County is in the second tier from the top – the top third – among Iowa counties in residents fully vaccinated against Covid-19, Greene County public health director Becky Wolf reported April 19. Thirty percent of Greene County residents are fully vaccinated; among those age 65 and older, 73 percent are fully vaccinated. “While more people are being vaccinated…
Read MoreBoa’s story – a ‘warm, fuzzy’ story about a little dog, dedicated volunteers, and a bit of luck
For all of you who know about People for Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), and those of you who do not, we are the board of directors for the Greene County Animal Shelter, a very small 501(c)(3) county shelter located in Jefferson. The majority of our dealings with Greene County’s animals is handling stray cats and dogs, and either returning them…
Read MoreGrCo Democrats donate trees to eight county towns
With the assistance of Trees Forever, Brad Riphagen, and with the use of some funds from a donation from Shelly Stotts’ campaign, Greene County Democrats are funding an oak tree sapling for each of the county’s towns. Committees in each town are in the process of identifying where the trees will be planted on community property and getting the permissions.…
Read MoreGreene County Community Foundation awards $125K in grants
The Greene County Community Foundation once again made the choice to not hold its annual Grant Awards Night due to consideration of COVID gathering guidelines. Grant recipients were mailed their checks. Since the opening of Wild Rose Casino, the local foundation no longer receives state funds distributed to non-gaming counties, but now receives a portion of gaming proceeds from Grow…
Read MoreFive Ram events at Drake Relays
The qualification was tougher this year for a downsized Drake Relays due to pandemic considerations, but the Ram boys still managed to qualify four events for competition at Drake Stadium in Des Moines this coming Thursday. Senior shot-putter Brooklynn Olson is the lone girl to qualify. Her season best is a throw of 33′ 8-1/5″. The shuttle hurdle relay team…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending April 16
In Greene County district court Michael Lee Eastman, 47, of Jefferson was sentenced April 9 to five years in prison after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of possession of methamphetamine- third or subsequent offense. The prison term was suspended and he was placed on probation to the Iowa Department of Corrections for three years. He must…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending April 16
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered April 14 against Timothy James Hoyle of Churdan on a charge of theft- fifth degree. Hoyle was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge. He must also pay $51.04 restitution to Hy-Vee. Court costs were $60. A judgment was entered April 9 against Trent Patrick Murphy of Jefferson on a charge of…
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