Greene County voters will have choices on the ballot for county supervisor in the Nov. 6 general election. Patti Naylor and Melissa Frederick were selected as candidates by unanimous votes at a special convention called by Greene County Democrats Tuesday evening. Naylor will face incumbent Republican Dawn Rudolph in District 2 (primarily the northwest quarter of the county), and Frederick…
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Road work begins on County Road E-18
A portion of County Road E-18 (130th St) in Dawson Township closed Wednesday for a road resurfacing and bridge construction project. The posted detour uses County Road E-26 as the alternate east-west road.
Read MoreHazardous waste collection for Jeff residents Saturday
Jefferson residents can take advantage of a free hazardous waste collection Saturday, Aug. 18, from 9 to 11 am on the north side of the courthouse square. The event is for Jefferson residents only.
Read MoreReminder: Tall corn reduces visibility at intersections
Motorists in rural areas are reminded to be cautious at intersections where corn is planted. “Every intersection that has corn is a problem,” county sheriff Jack Williams said at the county supervisors meeting Monday. His comment followed county engineer Wade Weiss telling the supervisors he had already been asked by coworkers of Donnie Daniel about placing a memorial at the…
Read MoreAg roundtable covers a variety of issues
The 2020 presidential campaign started Aug. 9 in Greene County with a trio of mid-term candidates having equal billing. Democrat Congressman John Delaney of Maryland, who declared his candidacy for president a year ago, was listed at the top of the program, but his campaign staff coordinated with the staffs of J.D. Scholten, candidate for Congress from Iowa’s Fourth Congressional…
Read MoreCandidate Weaver in Churdan Saturday
David Weaver, Democratic candidate for Iowa House District 47, will hold a public listening post on Saturday, Aug. 18, from 10 to 11 am at the Churdan Community Room on Sand Street in Churdan. The candidate will be on hand to listen to the public’s questions, concerns, and ideas about state government. Weaver will also provide an update on his…
Read MoreSpecial traffic enforcement Aug. 17 – Sept. 3
It is August in Iowa… State Fair excitement, schools beginning a new year, and then, right around the corner will be Labor Day – the traditional end of summer. This is one of the busiest travel times of the year as many people try and squeeze in one more vacation destination. Others will host or attend end-of-summer social events where…
Read MoreCorn, beans more than a week ahead of average season
Iowa farmers had 5.5 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending August 12, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Activities for the week included harvesting hay and oats for grain, spraying for aphids, and moving grain. Topsoil moisture levels across the state rated 12 percent very short, 23 percent short, 62 percent adequate and 3 percent surplus.…
Read MoreFootball, families, farming & fun tailgate Friday
Greene County Farm Bureau is teaming up with the Greene County Ram football squad for an evening of football, families, farming, and fun with a tailgate event Friday, Aug. 17, from 5:15 to 6:45 pm at Linduska Field in Jefferson.
Read MoreDeadline told for nominations in Nov. general election
While the Greene County Democrats are holding a special convention Aug.14 for the purpose of nominating candidates for county supervisor seats in the November general election, county residents are reminded that persons can run with no party affiliation by filing a nominating petition. A minimum of 65 signatures is needed for a candidate’s name to appear on the ballot. The…
Read MoreAce Hardware moving to former ShopKo building
Andy Harland, owner of Don’s Ace Hardware in downtown Jefferson, announced Wednesday that he has entered into an agreement to purchase the former ShopKo building on N. Elm St. Harland anticipates taking possession of the building in January. A number of building improvements are planned. Don’s Ace Hardware will relocate to this new location. At that time, the business…
Read MoreGovernor’s Arts Award to Tower View Team
The Jefferson Matters: Main Street’s Tower View Team was the recipient of one of four Governor’s Arts Award. The awards were presented at the 2018 Iowa Arts Summit in Ankeny last Friday. Administered by the Iowa Arts Council, the awards recognize and honor individuals, communities and organizations in Iowa that have had a significant impact on the vitality of the…
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