Harvest continued with 6.1 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending October 16, 2022, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Fieldwork included harvesting row crops, fall tillage, and applying fall fertilizer and manure. Topsoil moisture condition across Iowa rated 21 percent very short, 40 percent short, 38 percent adequate and 1 percent surplus. In west central Iowa topsoil moisture levels…
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Grants available to help businesses introduce new products
The Economic Vitality team of Jefferson Matters: A Main Street and Chamber Community is offering mini-grants of up to $500 each to financially assist Jefferson business owners who want to introduce a new product. The grant program is to assist business owners to diversify and grow product lines based on ESRI data and demand of product. Data previously gathered in…
Read MoreTicket info for Ram football playoff game
The Greene County Rams will host Union (LaPorte City) for first round football playoff action on Friday. All tickets for the game will need to be purchased online. No cash sales will take place at the game and Ram activity passes will not be accepted, so fans will need to arrive at the game with their digital tickets. Tickets can…
Read MoreMarvin Peterson, 1943 – 2022
Martin Wilbur Peterson, age 79 of Algona, passed away October 12, 2022. The funeral service was held October 17 at the First United Methodist Church in Algona. Interment was at Riverview Cemetery. Martin was born in Jefferson, and grew up on his family farm in Scranton. During his youth, Martin was active in the 4-H program, athletics, and played the…
Read MoreJPRD tells upcoming programs
Youngsters ages 2 years through fifth grade are invited to a come-and-go Halloween party Thursday, Oct. 27, from 3:45 to 5 pm at the Greene County Community Center. Fun games, prizes and treats will part of the event. There is no charge. Pre-registration is encouraged but not mandatory. Girls in grades PreK through 6 can start their basketball season at…
Read MoreRams finish Class 2A District 8 play at 5-0, 7-1 overall, with win over Clarke Community
The Greene County Rams finished their second consecutive perfect season in Class 2A District 8 play, defeating the Indians of Clarke Community (Osceola) 54-8 in Jefferson Oct. 14. The Rams now have a 22-game winning streak in the district. They finished the regular season 6-1, with their loss being to non-district foe Kuemper Catholic of Carroll. The Rams begin post-season…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Oct. 13
Cases were initiated in district court during the week ending Oct. 13 as follows: Nicole Sage, 55, of Grand Junction, operating while intoxicated; and Tanisha May Dillinger, 41, of Jefferson, possession of marijuana.
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Oct. 13
Information is now available about three magistrate court cases in which judgment was entered Sept. 15 on charges of public intoxication. Judgments were identical in every case. Trever Antrim of Scranton, Sarah Ratliff of Jefferson, and Joseph Ratliff of Jefferson were each fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge. Court costs were $60 in each case. A case was initiated against…
Read MoreEva Marie Coon, 1926 – 2022
Eva Marie Coon, 96, of Grand Junction, Iowa passed away Oct. 12, 2022, in Jefferson. A Memorial Service will be held Oct. 19 the chapel of Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home with Pastor Heather Dorr of First United Methodist Church in Jefferson officiating. Inurnment will be at a private family service at the Jefferson Cemetery. Marie was born on a farm between…
Read MoreJPRD plans special fun for day off school
The Jefferson park and recreation department has planned activities for Monday, Oct. 24, a day of no school for area students. Laser tag will be played in the Community Center gym from 10 to 11:30 am by students in grades 2-3, and from 1:30 to 3 pm by students in grades 4-6. The activity is limited to 16 players in…
Read More4-H news
The Greenbrier 4-H club met October 10 in Clover Hall. The main order of business was a favorite activity of the 4-H year, making Christmas shoeboxes for children in other countries. Twenty-eight were made by members filling colorful shoeboxes with hygiene items and interesting articles for other children to enjoy. National 4-H Week was reviewed where youth placed signs around…
Read MoreLadies’ Night to benefit medical center foundation
The seventh annual Bomgaars Ladies’ Night promises festive fun and fall shopping Sunday, Oct. 23, from 5 to 8 pm at the Jefferson location. Everyone is encouraged to put on a Halloween costume while taking advantage of a 20 percent discount on much of their regular-priced merchandise. Attendees can also win giveaways or Bomgaars gift cards. Each year, 5 percent…
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