To the editor, Jefferson has a nice looking Welcome Sign on the East edge of town on old highway 30. Can anyone explain to me why the sign is placed directly in front of the Jefferson Cemetery. I would loved to be welcomed to a town by all the deceased people buried there. Are they the most welcoming people in…
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Greene County district court, week ending April 12
In Greene County district court Brandon Lee Nevins, 43, of Grimes was sentenced April 3 to 10 days in jail after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of driving while license barred. The jail term was suspended and he was placed on probation to Boone/Greene County Probation for one year. He must complete 100 hours of community…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending April 12
In Greene County magistrate court Daniel Green of Urbandale was sentenced to two years in prison with credit for time served after he changes his plea to guilty to a charge of theft- second degree. The prison term was suspended and he was placed on probation to the Greene County sheriff for one year. He must pay $150 restitution to…
Read MoreOPERA Iowa in Jefferson April 24
All area residents will have the opportunity to enjoy live opera in Jefferson Wednesday, April 24. Des Moines Metro Opera’s OPERA Iowa will present “Beauty and the Beast” by Andre Gretry, adapted by Joshua Borths, at 7:30 pm in the Greene County High School auditorium. The entire community is invited. There is no admission charge. Opera Iowa will spend the…
Read MoreNew lights coming to Linduska Field
Board also approves next step for solar project, summer PPEL projects, and administrative raises Linduska Field, home of Greene County Ram football, soccer, and track & field, will have new lighting when the 2024 fall sports season begins. The Greene County Community Schools board of education approved spending an amount not to exceed $280,000 for new stadium lights installed by…
Read MoreChoose Iowa calendar contest for students now open
Contest winners to be honored at the 2024 Iowa State Fair Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig is encouraging school-aged Iowa students to participate in the 2024 Choose Iowa Calendar Contest hosted by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. Choose Iowa is the state’s signature brand for Iowa grown, Iowa raised and Iowa made products. Submitted artwork should…
Read MoreGrCoMS tells honor rolls
Greene County Middle School principal Cara Osborne announced honor rolls for the third quarter of the 2023-24 school year. Students on the high honor roll earned As in every class. They are: Eighth grade – Ashlynn Ball, Emmalee Baugh, Tucker Ford, Hanna Fouch, Owen Frederick, Keaton Hinote, Kole Johnson-Peterson, Connor McAndrews, Rylee Mowrer, Breanna Pope, Nora Reedy, Andi Sanders, Ryan…
Read MoreJeff council hears updates on Public House, Forge and GCDC projects
The Jefferson city council received updates on a pair of downtown projects at the regular meeting April 9. The first item of new business was an application for a $150,000 10-year forgivable loan and a $60,000 façade grant for the former Ace Hardware building at 121-123 N. Chestnut St. The forgivable loan and the façade grant come from the city’s…
Read MoreSupervisors set to sell bonds for new jail
The Greene County supervisors at their April 8 regular meeting took another step toward building a new county jail, approving a letter of engagement with Northland Securities as underwriter for the general obligation urban renewal bonds that will be sold to pay for the $10 million project. Voters approved the project last November. Jefferson city administrator Scott Peterson provided his…
Read MoreDaniel Scheffers, 1942 – 2024
Graveside memorial services for Daniel Scheffers, age 81, of Jefferson will be held April 15 at St. Joseph Cemetery in Jefferson. Daniel Dean Scheffers was born May 4, 1942, in Carroll County, the son of Franklin and Dorothy (Pettit) Scheffers. Dan was a graduate of Jefferson High School. He served in the United States Air Force Reserve, and was honorably discharged…
Read MoreRam girls track action
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County girls track and field team hosted a meet last Friday, taking fourth as a team, after the Tuesday meet at Panorama was canceled due to lousy weather. With Friday’s performances, there were three additions to the Top 10 list for Greene County. Emma Ewalt is now eighth on the discus…
Read MoreRam boys soccer rolling with two more wins
~by Taylor Teays for The Scranton Journal The Greene County boys soccer team picked up two wins last week, with Gesser Gutierres leading not only the Rams in goals, but the entire state. Last Tuesday, the Rams hosted Boone, taking the game 11-1 after the 10-goal rule came into play, ending the match early. The Rams made eight goals in…
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