A year from now there will be two more restaurants in downtown Jefferson if a pair of projects stay on schedule. Why Not Us announced earlier this month plans to open The Centennial in the former location of Angie’s Tea Garden possibly as soon as next spring, with Sara Ostrander will be restauranteur. The Jefferson city council at its Oct.…
Read MoreMonth: October 2021
Rain slowed harvest only a little
Despite measurable precipitation across Iowa, harvest continued as farmers had 4.7 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Oct. 17, 2021, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities continued to include harvesting soybeans and corn, fall tillage and applying fertilizer. Topsoil moisture levels statewide rated 8 percent very short, 34 percent short, 57 percent adequate and…
Read MoreStill time to visit the Mahanay Bell Tower
The Bell Tower staff is looking for 98 more visitors to the Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower to reach their attendance goal of 6,000 for this year. The Tower is open on weekends (Sat. & Sun.) from 10 am to 4 pm the rest of October before the season ends. “Help us reach this stretch goal of the most visitors in…
Read MoreChurdan library board supports casino vote
To the editor, In 2013, when the vote to approve gaming for Greene County was held, little did the citizens of Churdan, all of Greene County, and contiguous counties realize the importance and vast opportunities that the proceeds created by the casino provided. One only has to look around the county and neighboring counties to see the variety of projects…
Read MoreGJ fire chief Kersey will vote ‘yes’ in casino vote
Letter to the editor, I would like people to vote “Yes” for the continuance of the gaming license of Wild Rose Casino. The casino has given more than $14 million in donations and tax benefits since their opening more than six years ago. I believe that they have helped the communities by providing money for projects that might not have…
Read MoreJeff council member, teacher D. Jackson in support of casino
To the editor, Why do I support the casino continuing? I racked my brain to think of something original to write or a point to be made that hasn’t already been expressed. This is the best I could come up with. Can you imagine another business that would contribute $9 million to the community along with $5 million in property…
Read MoreRams move on in post-season volleyball
The Greene County Ram volleyball team topped OABCIG in Class 3A Region 3 quarterfinal play in Jefferson Monday by scores of 20-25, 25-22, 25-20, and 25-16. The Rams will travel to Orange City Wednesday to take on the Unity Christian Knights in the Region 3 semifinal. The Rams are 16-12 on the season while the Knights are 26-4.
Read MoreRams to host R-S Norsemen in first round of post-season gridiron play
The Greene County Rams football team will host the Roland-Story Norsemen Friday in the opening round of Class 2A playoff football. The Rams are 7-1 on the season and Class 2A District 8 champions, having won every game except the season opener against Adair-Casey/Guthrie Center. They finished the regular season 5-0 in their district, outscoring district opponents 254 to 9.…
Read MoreWallace Teagarden to match up to $75K to finish funding for animal shelter
Despite being down-sized, the recent bid for the animal shelter and dog park was $150,000 more than what has been raised or pledged. Wallace Teagarden has stepped up to be the closer on the effort. This week he put forth a challenge dollar-for-dollar matching grant up to $75,000 to get the project to the finish line. Teagarden was the spark…
Read MorePublic health encouraging flu, Covid vaccines
The Greene County public health department is encouraging influenza vaccines for all persons age 6 months and older before the end of October. Local public health director Becky Wolf explains that influenza, commonly called “the flu”, is a respiratory virus that can lead to serious illness, hospitalization, or even death. It is a leading cause of pneumonia. Flu signs and…
Read MoreWinter home energy assistance program guidelines told
Applications will be taken starting Nov. 1, 2021, for the 2021-2022 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). This program is funded by the Department of Health and Human Services through the Iowa Department of Human Rights/DCAA and has established to help qualifying low-income Iowa homeowners and renters pay for a portion of their primary heating costs. The Community Action Agency,…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Oct. 15
In Greene County district court Nicholas Joseph White, 40, of Newton was sentenced Oct. 11 to 10 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to a charge of criminal mischief- first degree. The prison term is concurrent to the term in a Jasper County case. He is jointly and severally liable with co-defendants for $2,000 victim restitution. He was fined…
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