Will consider the increase two more times before it’s finalized The Jefferson city council at its Sept. 10 meeting voted to increase water rates by 5 percent, but two more readings will be held of the needed amendment to city ordinance. City administrator Scott Peterson explained the rate increase is needed to keep up with expenses and to save for…
Read MoreDay: September 16, 2024
Corn harvest begins in Iowa
Iowa experienced hot and dry conditions this week. These conditions allowed Iowa farmers 6.7 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Sept. 15, 2024, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities included chopping corn silage and harvesting corn and soybeans. Topsoil moisture condition statewide rated 6 percent very short, 38 percent short, 55 percent adequate and…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Sept. 13
In Greene County district court Jesse James Sanders, 22, of Scranton was sentenced Sept. 12 to 28 days in jail after he pleaded guilty to a charge of assault while display dangerous weapon. The jail term is consecutive to terms in two other Greene County cases. Sanders was fined $855 with a $128.25 surcharge. He must pay victim restitution to…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Sept. 13
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered against Joseph Dewitt Midkiff of Jefferson on a charge of operate vehicle without interlock device. He was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge. Court costs were $60. Cases were initiated in magistrate court as follows: Carter Eugene Fetters of Jefferson, possession of drug paraphernalia; Michael Allen Olson of Jefferson, harassment- third…
Read MoreMary Genevieve Haase, 1927 – 2024
Mary Genevieve Haase (Gen), 97, died September 13, 2024, at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home in Fort Dodge. Mass of the Resurrection, celebrated by Fr. Bill Schreiber, will be Sept. 18 at St. Brigid Catholic Church in Grand Junction. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery in Grand Junction. Gen, daughter of Thomas L and Laura Kersey Higgins, was…
Read MoreLandus expands service offerings
Landus has announced the purchase of Wickman Chemical, an independent Iowa-based agricultural chemicals provider, to expand its chemical products and services offerings. Wickman Chemical has been a reliable and trusted supplier of chemicals for farmers in the southwest Iowa and Kansas regions for many years. Landus’ acquisition of this company represents its continued commitment to delivering innovation to the farm…
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