Jefferson police officers and Greene County sheriff’s deputies conducted a special Traffic Enforcement Project (sTEP) March 13-17. JPD officers report issuing three citations during that time: one each for a stop sign violation, open container of alcohol in a vehicle and not having proof of insurance. They issued 26 warnings as follows: seat belt violation, three; speed, six; registration violations,…
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Historical Society offers pair of programs
Elks history & nature photography The Greene County Historical Society will close March with two programs – on Friday, March 27, learning about the 50 years of the Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks in the county, and on Sunday, March 29, co-sponsoring a program on the eye-popping nature photography of Jefferson’s Matt Wetrich.
Read MoreFFA chapter competes in sub district contest
The Greene County FFA chapter attended the South Central Northern Region Sub District FFA contests on Feb. 26. Contestants received a gold, silver or bronze rating with the top three advancing to district competition in each contest with one alternate. The following students advanced: creed speaking – Gwen Black (gold); ag broadcasting – Wade Wuebker (gold); extemporaneous speaking – Reilly…
Read MoreWorld Down Syndrome Day, March 21, envisions opportunities for all
DOWN SYNDROME AWARENESS – First of a Two-Part Series to Increase Understanding and Respect ~by Lora Koch, The Scranton Journal March 21, 2015, marks the 10th annual World Down Syndrome Day and people with Down syndrome, their families, friends, teachers, coworkers and supporters will be celebrating across the globe. Celebrated on the 21st day of the third month of the…
Read MoreElementary students to present spring program
Students in grades 1 through 3 who attend Greene County Elementary will present their spring program, “We Are Americans,” Thursday, March 26, at 1:30 and 7 pm. in the Greene County Middle School Gymnasium. The program will include art exhibits, music and PE activities, with an emphasis on a patriotic theme.
Read MoreSoup and hoops at Scranton gym March 28
The Scranton Community Center will be busy Saturday, March 28, with a soup supper and six on six basketball hosted by the Community Center advisory board and Scranton Betterment. Serving at the soup supper in the cafeteria will be from 5 to 7 pm. Diners set their own price with a free will donation. Proceeds will help pay to transport Scranton…
Read MoreUsed book sale April 16-18
As Jefferson residents tackle spring cleaning projects, they’re reminded that the Friends of the Jefferson Public Library will gratefully accept donations of gently used books, CDs and DVDs for the spring used book sale. The sale is slated for April 16, 17, and 18 in conjunction with National Library Week. Items for the sale can be dropped off at the…
Read MoreCemetery clean-up dates told
Clean up at the Jefferson Municipal Cemetery and the St Joseph Catholic Cemetery will be done during the week of March 30-April 3 Any items not in a permanent vase will be removed by the cleaning crew. Jefferson park and recreation director Vicky Lautner thanked residents for their cooperation.
Read MoreSpring private pesticide applicator training is March 24
Greene County Extension will hold its last-chance private pesticide applicator recertification training Tuesday, March 24, from 1:30 to 3:30 pm Clover Hall on the Greene County Fairgrounds in Jefferson. The training is for any private agricultural crop producers in the state of Iowa who apply restricted-use pesticide on property they own or rent.
Read MoreIt’s ‘Adaza’ of a club
~by Denise O’Brien Van, special to GreeneCountyNewsOnline Although the town of Adaza* in northwestern Greene County is no more, the sense of community it fostered lives on in the Adaza Thursday Club, a women’s group that has met for the past 90 years. The club had its annual Winter Picnic last Thursday (March 5) in Churdan, which is three miles…
Read MoreFire training exercise delayed
A controlled-burn training exercise announced late last week as being scheduled at West Central’s Scranton facility for Sunday, March 15 has been delayed. The old feedmill is slated to be burned. All approvals from the state fire marshal’s office, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, and Union Pacific railroad have been approved. Nearly 30 area fire departments and EMS squads were…
Read MoreMarch Mania: Free countywide NCAA brackets game
Jefferson Telecom announces a free college men’s basketball tournament contest sponsored by local businesses. March Mania is free and easy to enter, just go to www.jeffersonmarchmania.com and fill out an online bracket. The contest is open to all residents of Greene County who are 18 or older. Participants can now complete the quick online registration at the website listed. Once…
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