The bridge across the Raccoon River on the Raccoon River Valley Trail south of Jefferson opened for riders Friday. With the bridge open again, bicyclists can ride the entire distance from Des Moines to Jefferson. The bridge was closed in March 2019 after ice on the river damaged a 70-foot span. Conservation director Dan Towers estimated to repair the bridge…
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Covid positivity rate in Greene County at 26.1 percent
Not ‘if’ but ‘when’ unvaccinated persons will get Covid, Wolf says The 7-day positivity rate for Covid-19 testing is 26.1 percent as of Aug. 4, reports Greene County public health director Becky Wolf. She reports there have been 27 new cases diagnosed since July 20. Fourteen cases include children ages 2-3 or 12-18 years of age. Because of the Delta…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Hogs threaten county trails
To the editor, The Raccoon River Valley Bike Trail, which runs through Greene, Guthrie, Dallas counties and on to Des Moines, has been nominated for the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy’s Hall of Fame and has been an undeniable asset to our community for over 30 years. The DNR’s North Raccoon Water Trail has nine access points in Greene County with Squirrel Hollow…
Read MoreMagee to speak about Lincoln’s ‘learning and his mentors’ Sunday at the museum
~by Chuck Offenburger for the Greene County Historical Society Jed Magee of Jefferson, an authority on the life and career of President Abraham Lincoln and a member of the board of directors of the Greene County Iowa Historical Society, will speak on “Lincoln’s Learning and His Mentors” Sunday, Aug. 8, at 2 pm at the museum in Jefferson. Admission and…
Read More‘Your Money, Your Goals’ online training Aug. 10
When money worries and challenges become overwhelming, many people become unable to see beyond their immediate crisis. Soon other parts of their life begin to fall through the cracks, like paying bills or other important tasks. “This constant worry creates stress, which adds to the ‘overwhelmed’ feeling of financial insecurity and vulnerability,” says Mary Weinand, a human sciences specialist with…
Read MoreWhiterock Conservancy accepts pioneering soil health conservation easements
Whiterock Conservancy enters a new chapter for the organization. In August, Whiterock Conservancy will begin to accept donated conservation easements from landowners who want to ensure specific conservation practices and soil health management will continue on their land long after the ground has transferred ownership. Conservation easements are permanent agreements made between landowners and conservation organizations that allow a landowner…
Read MoreCorn a little ahead of average year, soybeans further ahead
Most of the state received much needed rain Friday, July 30 and Saturday, July 31 which meant Iowa farmers had 5.9 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending August 1, 2021, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities continue to include applying fungicides and insecticides and harvesting hay and oats. Topsoil moisture levels statewide rated 16…
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August 3, 2021 Borgeson reunion – The Borgeson family gathered Sunday evening for pictures and to celebrate the birthdays of Alan and Kane Borgeson, Sierra Hampton, and Seth Borgeson. The twins, Jayden and Sophia, even got early birthday presents from their aunts and uncles to take home. The birthday cake didn’t last long at that table! Those attending the festivities…
Read MoreBea Tucker, 1924 – 2021
Funeral services will be held Aug. 13 at St Joseph Catholic Church in Jefferson for Bea Tucker, 96, of Jefferson. The Rev John Gerald will be celebrant at the Mass of Christian Burial. Sheilah Pound will be soloist, accompanied by Lois Last. Interment will be at St Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Jefferson. Beulah Arlene Rasmussen Tucker was born May 23,…
Read MoreNorma Milligan, 1934 – 2021
A memorial service will be held Aug. 12 at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson for Norma Milligan, 86, of Jefferson. Commissioned pastor Wendy Pittman of First Presbyterian Church will offer words of comfort. Soloist will be Gary Haupert, accompanied by Cheryl Nailor. Norma Jean Milligan, a longtime Jefferson resident, passed away June 16, 2021 at the age of 86, in…
Read MoreJeff council hears of vicious dog attack in plea for stiffer penalties
The Jefferson city council at its July 27 meeting approved the third reading of an ordinance adding language about feral cat colonies to the city’s animal protection and control ordinance. The new language requires residents who feed colonies of feral cats to register with the city, to provide for the cats’ medical needs, and to use any trap-neuter-return programs available…
Read MorePirate Story Book event slated for Saturday
All children ages 4-7 are invited to a Pirate Story Book Adventure Saturday, Aug. 7, at Russell Park in Jefferson. Junior pirates (aka children) will stroll in groups to various pirate-themed stations to complete a fun story. The first group will begin at 9 am, with the final stroll beginning at 10 am. All junior pirates who complete the voyage…
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