The county supervisors decided by consensus Monday not to reconsider denying a temporary beer license for Back Pocket Brewing to run a beer tent for RAGBRAI® bicyclists south of Scranton on Highway 25.
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3D mammography now available in Greene County
Greene County Medical Center’s imaging department began offering 3D mammograms in mid-June with t new Senographe Pristina equipment. The 3D mammogram is now the standard method for mammogram testing. It offers more comfort for the patient; improves the technician’s ability to get a clear, crisp image; and provides the most state-of-the-art results. Imaging director Jennifer Miller said, “We are…
Read MoreJeff council committee discusses generator for lift station, more
Railroad quiet zone put on “visit about it” list The near-miss of a big sewage problem caused by the city-wide power failure after a twisting storm in Jefferson April 13 has the city sewer committee considering back-up generators. The power outage that night was long enough that the city crews were concerned untreated sewage would flood into the river or…
Read MoreHome State Bank is growing up
Home State Bank on Tuesday announced plans for the addition of a second floor to its current location on W. State St in Jefferson. President and CEO Sid Jones said, “In response to the continued support of the community, and in our pursuit of being leaders in building lasting relationships, we continue to grow in the number of employees and…
Read MoreCram the Cab June 25-30 at Jefferson Fareway
Greene County Farm Bureau’s third annual Cram the Cab event will be held June 25-30 at the Jefferson Fareway Store, John McCormick, Greene County Farm Bureau president, recently announced. When the big, red tractor courtesy of Rueter’s Red Power in Grand Junction arrives at the store, that will mark the start of this year’s Cram the Cab campaign. The goal…
Read MoreNASS reports soybeans two weeks ahead of average
Above normal temperatures were felt throughout Iowa with severe storms hampering fieldwork and causing some localized damage during the week ending June 17, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were 4.7 days suitable for fieldwork. Activities for the week included harvesting hay, delivering grain, re-planting storm damaged fields and applying post-emergent herbicides.
Read MoreAdam Meinecke drowns in Missouri
~by The Scranton Journal The Jamaica and Panorama communities are mourning the tragic loss of a young man. Adam Michael Meinecke, 27, of Nashville, TN, drowned while swimming in Missouri over the weekend. He is the son of Sheri and Robert Meinecke, long-time Jamaica residents who moved late last year to Lake Panorama.
Read MoreWaiting over for Greene County Catholics
After months of waiting, Greene County Catholics got the final word on the future of their parishes at weekend masses and in the June 14 issue of The Catholic Globe. St Brigid in Grand Junction and St Columbkille of Churdan are both being merged with St Joseph in Jefferson. The assets and liabilities of both parishes will be transferred to…
Read MoreHelping Hands projects planned by Habitat for Humanity
Heart of Iowa Habitat for Humanity is continuing its Helping Hands projects this summer. A pair of homes in Jefferson have been identified for work and two other Greene County homes are in the process of being confirmed.
Read MoreWarning: Being tazed in Jefferson will cost you extra
Anyone who is warned by a Jefferson police officer that he may be tazed should take note: not only will he be dropped to the ground by a loss of muscle function, but he’ll also be charged $45 for the taser cartridge. The additional charge was added to the city’s fee schedule at the city council’s June 11 meeting.
Read MoreSupes may revisit RAGBRAI beer permit
The county supervisors may revisit their June 4 decision not to allow beer sales along the RAGBRAI® route. Steve Linn, representing Backpocket Brewing, discussed the denial of the permit for the company to sell beer July 23 along Highway 25 six miles south of Scranton. The supervisors cited safety and the reason for the denial.
Read MoreWinner told in Ring Out for Art contest
“Embrace Change” Jolene Peters repeated as first place winner in the people’s choice voting in the third annual Ring Out for Art sculpture contest held as part of the Bell Tower Festival. Peters received $2,000 from contest sponsor Home State Bank for her colorful sculpture, “Embrace Change.” Last year, “We Are Greene County,” which Peters and Shane Olson created together,…
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