“An extremely soggy week across much of Iowa made it difficult for farmers to get much fieldwork done, with heavy rainfall leading to flooding in some areas,” said Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig. “We’re hopeful for a few dry days ahead, but more rain is in the forecast. Conditions are good for flying on cover crops, and the moisture…
Read MoreMonth: September 2026
What’s the petulant president’s latest tirade?
~by Colleen O’Brien Trump bans three more news media – CNN, MS Now, Politic0 – from any contact with him. We know he has a problem with the truth, and when journalists actually inform us [their job is to do this] about the facts, he roars, weeps, whines, lies and then gets a media employee fired or the media itself…
Read MorePaton-Churdan inducts new members to National Honor Society
The Paton-Churdan National Honor Society inducted five new members – Edynn Smith, Emmalee Baugh, Holly Miller, Kaliyah Minnihan and Maggie Reed – at a ceremony Sept. 21 in the school auditorium. Sophomores, juniors and seniors are eligible for National Honor Society based on their scholarship achievement of maintaining a 3.0 grade point average. Eligible students must then apply for membership. Applications…
Read MoreView from my window – First American museum
On Friday of this past week, we traveled to an Indian museum/Native American museum in Oklahoma City. We had been hearing about it for quite some time and scheduled a visit. I learned a new word, WINIKO. It is from the language of the Caddo Indian Nation and means “life of an object:” The tour guide of the First American…
Read MoreFormer Iowa state trooper to tell tales of his time on duty
Bob Hurley of Jefferson will talk about his long career as an Iowa state trooper at a Greene County Historical Society meeting Friday, Oct. 2, at the Rippey Methodist Church. Hurley served as a trooper from 1979 to 2005. He kept a journal of his experiences thoughout his career. That journal is the basis for, “10-31 Crime in Progress,” a…
Read MoreWeary Ramblers wins Duo of the Year at Josie Music Awards
Weary Ramblers, a duo well known in Jefferson, took home the Duo of the Year award at the Josie Music Awards Sept. 21, in Nashville, TN. The awards were hosted at the Grand Ole Opry and Weary Ramblers members Chad Elliott and Kathryn Severing Fox were in attendance. “It was like magic to be up there again. We know the…
Read MoreExtension aerial applicator CIC now available
The Aerial Applicator Continuing Instruction Course (CIC) for commercial pesticide applicators is now available. The program is provided by the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP). The course will fulfill 2026 continuing instruction requirements for commercial pesticide applicators certified in category 11. Topics covered in the two hour and 45 minute training include personal protective…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Sept. 18
In Greene County district court Tamra Mills, 46, of Rippey was sentenced to 10 years in prison with credit for time served after she changed her plea to guilty to a charge of intent to manufacture/deliver less than 5 grams of methamphetamine. The prison sentenced was suspended and a judgment was entered for a $1,000 fine with a $150 surcharge.…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Sept. 18
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Sept. 16 against Dale Lee Spaulding of Glidden on a charge of criminal mischief-fifth degree. Spaulding was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge. Court costs were $60. Liberty Ann Norgart of Grand Junction was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge on a charge of disorderly conduct- fighting/violent behavior. Court costs were…
Read MoreFriends of the Library’s 34th annual used book sale opens Sept. 21
Fall is the perfect time to settle in with a good book, and the Friends of the Jefferson Public Library are making it easy to stock up on reading material when they host their 34th annual used book sale Monday, Sept. 21 through Saturday, Sept. 26 at the library. The annual sale offers an opportunity for readers to browse a…
Read MoreTour of all Jefferson’s Main Street district part of 4-year accreditation by Main Street America
A planned one-hour tour took 90 minutes Wednesday when Jefferson Matters: Main Street director Matt Wetrich, community engagement coordinator Emily Rohner, and board member/Tower View Team chair Deb McGinn hosted Dr Marcela Uribe on a walking tour of Jefferson’s Main Street district. Uribe, program officer for revitalization services for Main Street America, was in Jefferson as part of Jefferson Matters’…
Read MoreGreene County, Paton-Churdan celebrate homecoming
Greene County and Paton-Churdan are celebrating homecoming this week, Sept. 20-25. The theme for Greene County’s homecoming is “In Our 2000s Era”. Community members are invited to join the fun of themed dress-up days as follows: Monday, Sleepover – pajamas); Tuesday 2000s TV Takeover – dress as a 2000s character; Wednesday, Vibe Wars – VSCO vs EMO); Thursday, Past Meets…
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