Colder than normal temperatures but dry weather led to 6.0 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Nov. 5, 2023, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Fieldwork included harvesting corn and soybeans, completing fall tillage, applying fall fertilizer, baling stalks, and hauling manure. Topsoil moisture condition statewide rated 15 percent very short, 40 percent short, 44 percent…
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Friends of Rippey to meet
The Friends of Rippey will meet Sunday, Nov. 12, at 7 pm in the south meeting room of the Rippey Library/Community Building. The agenda includes election of officers and setting programs through 2023 and 2024.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Nov. 3
In Greene County district court Paul Ryan Purviance, 65, of Perry was sentenced Nov. 2 to two years in prison after he pleaded guilty to a charge of conspiracy to commit fraudulent practice- third degree, amended from gambling- avoid setoff. The prison term was suspended and he was placed in probation to the Greene County sheriff for one year. He…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Nov. 3
In Greene County magistrate court cases were initiated during the week ending Nov. 3 as follows: Rebecca Jo Schubert of Jefferson, possession of drug paraphernalia; Akecheta Undiea Mark Hudness of Boone, possession of drug paraphernalia; Christopher Herbert Lawrence of Ames, interference with official acts; and Joshua James Parrish of Jefferson, disorderly conduct- fighting/violent behavior, and in a separate case, interference…
Read MoreDan Lynch, 1944 – 2023
Daniel Leo Lynch, 79, died at his home in Citrus Springs, FL, on October 5, 2023. A Memorial Mass will be held Nov. 13 at St. Brigid Catholic Church in Grand Junction with Fr. Bill Schreiber officiating. Burial with military honors will take place at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Grand Junction. Dan was born on September 5, 1944, in Boone, to…
Read MoreSen Tim Scott plans Meet & Greet in Jefferson
Sen Tim Scott of South Carolina, a candidate for the Republican nomination for President, will make a campaign stop in Jefferson Friday, Nov. 10, at 2 pm at Bett & Bev’s BBQ at 808 N. Vine St in Jefferson. A free ticket is needed to attend. Tickets are available at Eventbrite.com
Read MoreEsther Kirby, 1929 – 2023
Long time Jefferson resident Esther Kirby passed away in her home November 4, 2023. She was 94. Born in Douglas County, MN, in October 1929, Esther was the third of four children born to Walter and Martha Genrich. She grew up in Minnesota and later Swea City. During high school, Esther attended the first Iowa Girls State Leadership Conference. After…
Read MoreMcFarland Clinic recognized for patient immunization rates
American Medical Group Association (AMGA) Foundation’s Rise to Immunize® (RIZE) campaign recognized McFarland Clinic Nov. 2 as a national winner of its 2023 “RIZE to the Challenge” Award. This distinguished award celebrates high-performing medical groups and health systems from across the country that have made significant progress in routine adult immunization care. McFarland Clinic is one of three organizations nationally…
Read MoreSpecial concert, special lighting for Mahanay Tower and Veterans Day
On Veteran’s Day, Saturday, Nov. 11, Mahanay Maestro Rick Morain will perform a special Veterans Day concert. The public is invited to listen to a patriotic carillon concert from 12:15 to 12:30 pm. “Rick’s playlist will certainly be amazing selections to honor our veterans,” said bell tower music coordinator Peg Raney. This year will also include the addition of patriotic…
Read MoreAlliant Energy donates to Food Bank of Iowa
Alliant Energy Foundation raised $515,000 to support programs that fight hunger and food insecurity in Iowa and Wisconsin. The amount is the largest on record in the company’s 17 years of hosting their annual Drive Out Hunger event. In total, the event has raised over $5.9 million for hunger relief and provided over 20 million meals. Traditionally hosted during Hunger Action Month in September, Alliant Energy’s annual golf event…
Read MoreElection info from Secretary of State
Secretary of State Paul Pate provides the following information about the city-school election Tuesday. Polls are open Tuesday, Nov. 7 from 7 am to 8 pm. Absentee ballots must be received by the respective county auditor by Tuesday at 8 pm. Iowans looking for their polling location, Voter ID requirements or to track the status of their absentee ballot should…
Read MoreM. Saddoris re: Kading project, city council election
Letter to editor: I am replying to comments made about our opposition to the large housing project insinuating that it is something to do with “who might live there.” I can assure you that it has nothing to do with anything other than the fact that there are “taxpayers” and “tax consumers.” A community can NOT GROW or THRIVE without…
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