~by The Scranton Journal A recent audit of the city of Scranton by the State Auditor turned up 17 findings that need improvement. Auditor of State Rob Sand has released an agreed-upon procedures report on the city of Scranton for the period July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2020. During this time frame, records show the city went eight months…
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Jefferson once again to receive trees from Alliant Energy in partnership with Trees Forever
Jefferson is among the 33 Iowa communities that will soon be greener thanks to grants from Alliant Energy’s Community Tree program, part of the company’s One Million Trees initiative. Alliant Energy partners with Trees Forever to help communities develop, select and plant a diverse mix of trees. This year’s funds will help communities plant trees to increase energy efficiency and…
Read MoreMedical Center Foundation slates golf tourney for June 10
The Greene County Medical Center Foundation will hold its annual golf fundraiser Friday, June 10, at the Jefferson Community Golf Course during the Bell Tower Festival. A special celebration of Jefferson’s sesquicentennial, along with the Foundation’s 10th year of the tournament will mark this year’s event. The tournament will be a shotgun start at 9 am with a 4-person best…
Read MoreWeather slowing fieldwork
Snow, high winds, and continued cold conditions limited Iowa farmers to 2.8 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending April 17, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Farmers have been applying anhydrous and fertilizer, spreading manure, tilling fields, and planting oats where possible while preparing to plant row crops. Topsoil moisture condition across Iowa rated 7 percent…
Read MoreJ.B. Grinnell and the Underground Railroad topic of program at museum
The April 24 program by David Connon about Josiah Bushnell Grinnell and the Underground Railroad in Iowa has been postponed at the request of the speaker. It will be rescheduled later in the year. The presentation is a joint program of Humanities Iowa, the Greene County Historical Society, and the Jefferson public library.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending April 15
In Greene County district court David Robert Kersey, 50, of Ames was granted a deferred judgment after he pleaded guilty at arraignment to a charge of gambling- false claim of winnings. He was placed on probation to Boone/Greene County Probation for two years. A judgment was entered for a $1,025 civil penalty and $140 court costs. Two counts of gambling-…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending April 15
Cases were initiated in Greene County magistrate court during the week ending April 15 as follows: Oliver W. Peyton of Newark, NJ, public intoxication and disorderly conduct; Sirjohn Daniels Wilder of Jefferson, public intoxication; Maranda Schlicht of Jefferson, violation of a no contact order; and Zachery Allen Waters of Jefferson, violation of a no contact order.
Read MoreGCDC slates town hall meetings to introduce Diversity Project
‘Nueva Vida en Greene County’ will recruit Latino workers and their families as new, permanent residents ~by Chuck Offenburger for GCDC The Greene County Development Corporation – the economic development agency working for the whole county – will host town hall meetings over the next couple of weeks to introduce its diversity project. The sessions, being held all around the…
Read MoreCovid transmission level back to low
The level of community transmission of Covid-19 has returned to LOW based on the number of hospital admissions related to Covid, the number of hospital beds filled with Covid patients, and the number of new Covid cases. As of April 18, there have been 1,909 cases of Covid-19 in the county, an increase of 23 since March 28. The number…
Read MoreNew time for Rotary centennial celebration
The Rotary Club of Jefferson has changed the time of its centennial celebration. The come-and-go event will celebrate 100 years of “Service Above Self” and positive impact on the community Sunday, May 15, from 5 to 7 pm at the Rotary Room at Jefferson Community Golf Course. The public is cordially invited to attend. A program at 5:30 pm will…
Read MoreGJ Fun Days fundraiser April 24
The Grand Junction Fun Days committee is hosting a beef burger luncheon with Bingo Sunday, April 24, from 11 am to 1 pm at the St Brigid Parish Center. Cost of the meal is $5, with children 5 and younger eating free. Delivery is available by calling Jen Wilson at 515-729-3027. The delivery team is even willing to do field-side…
Read MoreChurdan library lunch fundraiser April 23
The Churdan library staff and trustees are hosting a drive thru lunch fundraiser Saturday, April 23, from 11 am to 1 pm, or while the food lasts. The men will include Maidrites, baked beans, coleslaw, chips and a cookie. Donations will be accepted, with a suggested minimum of $6 per person. Library supporters should enter the alley from the east…
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