The United Methodist Women of Jefferson will be holding a chicken and homemade noodle carryout/drive up dinner on Sunday, Oct. 25, from 11 am to 12:30 pm. The entree will be served over mashed potatoes and served with fruit salad and a dessert. Call the church for reservations 386-4411. Extra cooked chicken and noodles are also for sale and dried noodles…
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DNR reminds drivers to be alert for deer
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources advises to stay alert as they travel Iowa’s roadsides over the coming weeks. Autumn deer behavior, crop harvest and peak travel times for motorists combine to hike the risk of vehicle-deer collisions in Iowa. From the middle of October until the third week of November, Iowa bucks become more active in the pursuit of…
Read MoreTJG board opens ‘Understanding Democracy’ speaker series with First Amendment specialist
The Thomas Jefferson Gardens of Greene County board will host a series of discussion events entitled Understanding Democracy. The first of the free events will be held Sunday, Oct. 31, beginning at 2 pm at the Thomas Jefferson Gardens Welcome Center. Randy Evans, executive director of the Iowa Freedom of Information Council, will be the first speaker in the series.…
Read MoreGrow Greene County grant applications available
Grow Greene County has released its competitive grant application for the seventh round of grants that will be distributed to nonprofit, governmental and charitable organizations from Greene County which submit a successful application for a project. Grow Greene County Gaming Corporation is the local nonprofit corporation that holds the state gaming license in Greene County. Grants awarded in 2022 will…
Read MoreJeff council okays CDBG application for former hardware store rehab
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 MoreRain 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.…
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