Although isolated areas of Iowa received substantial rain, statewide farmers had 6.1 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Aug. 15, 2021, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Some areas of the state had no measurable precipitation during the week. Due to drought conditions, haying and grazing of CRP land continues. Field activities included harvesting hay and…
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Card shower, Dean and Ada Ross
Dean and Ada Ross will celebrate their 60th anniversary on August 20,2021. Please help them celebrate with a card. No gifts please. Mail cardsto: Dean and Ada Ross 1112 N Ave. Jefferson, IA 50129
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August 11, 2021 Summer reading program – Rippey library concluded its summer reading program on Friday, Aug. 6. Kristina Campbell from the Blank Park Zoo, began the program reading, A Tale about Tails by Dr. Seuss, highlighting the summer reading theme, Trails and Tails. She introduced Athena, a leopard gecko to the audience and everyone had a close look with…
Read MoreWomen’s investment group purchases building
In July, Why Not Us, the investment group composed currently of 45 women with other donors and memorial donations, purchased the Centennial building at 100 E. State St from the city of Jefferson and with plans to move forward with a new experienced owner of the restaurant. The city of Jefferson acquired the property from private ownership in 2020. The…
Read MoreWolf shares CDC guidance for third dose of Covid vaccine
Seven-day positivity rate at 9.8 percent Greene County public health director Becky Wolf is alerting county residents that on Aug. 13, the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended a third dose of mRNA Covid-19 vaccine (Moderna or Pfizer) for people with moderately to severely compromised immune systems, with the third dose administered at least 28 days after the…
Read MoreJeff council discusses what to do with extra money
The Jefferson city council is exploring establishing an emergency fund within the city budget due, in part, to federal funds coming in as pandemic relief. City administrator Mike Palmer reported at the Aug. 10 city council meeting that the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, was “a pretty good, steady year for us.” The council’s finance committee had met to…
Read MoreLocal archers successful at Iowa Games
Six of the seven local archers who competed for medals at the Iowa Games July 31 and Aug. 1 returned home with medals, reports coach Don Orris. Medal winners were: Kristin Wailes, gold – Young adult women, 803 score Jayden Carstensen, gold – Young adult male, 821 score Jax Carstensen, silver – Young adult male, 802 score Eli Carstensen, gold…
Read MoreRibbon-cutting slated for re-opened bike trail bridge
The Ambassadors of Jefferson Matters: A Main Street & Chamber Community will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the re-opening of the Raccoon River Valley Trail bridge on Wednesday, Aug. 25 at 4 pm. The bridge is located just south of 252nd St (gravel) south of Jefferson. Attendees will need to walk a short distance on the paved trail to the…
Read MoreCatholic Daughters host special movie showing
Greene County district court, week ending Aug. 13
In Greene County district court Jonathan Phillip Michael Kennedy, 33, of Bagley was sentenced Aug. 11 to 15 years in prison after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of possession of methamphetamine- third or subsequent offense. He was also sentenced to 15 years in prison after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of possession…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Aug. 13
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Aug. 8 against Anthony Scott Gray of Jefferson on a charge of theft-fifth degree. Gray was fined $65 with a $9.75 surcharge. Court costs were $95. Jason Lee Montgomery of Grand Junction was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge on a charge of possession of drug paraphernalia. Court costs were $131.52.…
Read MoreDwight Marshall, 1951 – 2021
Funeral services were held Aug. 13 at First United Methodist Church in Jefferson for Dwight Marshall, 69, of Paton. The Rev David Arulnathan, pastor of Salem United Methodist Church in Paton, officiated. Honorary bearers were Rex Wilson, Vaughn Bauer, Jay Tasler, Craig Fillman, Larry Fatka, Dale Crouse and Jack Frederickson. Casket bearers were Dave Cunningham, Pat Cunningham, Paul Sealine, Daryl…
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