Voters who plan to participate in the June 5 primary elections are reminded that poll workers are required by law to ask every voter for identification. Accepted forms of identification include a valid Iowa driver’s license, non-operator’s ID, veteran’s ID, military ID, U.S. passport, or a voter ID PIN card. Any pre-registered voter who does not have identification can sign…
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Free carnival, Christian music and a Guiness record attempt part of Bell Tower Festival
The Bell Tower Festival, slated for June 8-10 in Jefferson, will include a free carnival. Sweet Fun Carnival & Concessions of Queen City, MO, will be part of this year’s festival, bringing several hard rides and inflatables to the downtown square. The carnival rides and attractions are free for visitors throughout the weekend.
Read MorePrimary election next Tuesday
The primary election in Greene County and across the state is slated for Tuesday, June 5. While absentee voters have been casting their ballots early via mail and at the auditor’s office, the polls will be open from 7 am to 9 pm at the following locations: • Central Precinct: Clover Hall, fairgrounds, 601 E. Lincoln Way, Jefferson • East…
Read MoreImpact Award to be presented Sunday
The Greene County Impact Award will be presented to Chuck and Carla Offenburger Sunday, June 3, at 3 pm in the rotunda at the Greene County courthouse. The program will include speakers, music and refreshments.
Read MoreLocal farmers market season opens June 5
The Greene County farmers market will begin its 2018 season on Tuesday, June 5, with plenty to see and do. A good number of vendors will offer an array of produce, baked goods and handcrafted items. At press time, the meal vendor hadn’t been finalized. However, Dean and Nancy Rogers invite everyone to join them for a piece of cake…
Read MoreSupervisors discuss EMS, no conclusions reached
“There’s no easy answer” for assuring the county has ambulance service, county board of supervisors chair John Muir said Tuesday. The board discussed ambulance service for about 10 minutes but didn’t get closer to a solution. “If there’s going to continue to be an ambulance service and it’s going to look like I think everyone wants it to look like,…
Read MoreJune Java & Juice hosts told
The June schedule for Friday morning Java & Juice get-togethers includes downtown businesses and non-profit organizations. Java & Juice begins at 9:30 am with coffee and a light refreshment. At 9:45 the host is welcome to tell the host’s story. The gathering finishes at 10.
Read MoreDry, hot weather helps crop development
A hot and dry week across much of the state allowed Iowa farmers 5.1 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending May 27, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture levels statewide rated 3 percent very short, 12 percent short, 77 percent adequate and 8 percent surplus. Topsoil moisture levels in west central Iowa rated 1…
Read MoreChange of schedule, Avenues of Flags
The Avenues of Flags at the two cemeteries in Jefferson will not be retired until Wednesday at 4 pm due to a heat advisory being in effect Monday afternoon.
Read MoreHeritage, impact of unique youth archery program topic for Historical Society Friday meeting
~by Chuck Offenburger for the Greene County Historical Society Don Orris of Jefferson learned archery from his hometown heroes, 1972 Olympic gold medalist Doreen Wilber and her husband Skeeter Wilber. Orris has been teaching archery ever since, now in the “Gang Greene” youth archery program that has evolved from one that he, the Wilbers and Phil Siglin founded in the…
Read MoreMidAmerican wind turbine catches fire Thursday
~by The Perry News A MidAmerican Energy Co. spokesperson said Friday morning the company is investigating the cause of Thursday night’s fire in a wind turbine north of Beaver in western Boone County.
Read MoreMemorial Homecoming at Pleasant Hill Church this Sunday
Speakers, a brass band, a 21-gun salute & a fried chicken potluck dinner like the pioneers had The annual Pleasant Hill Memorial Homecoming will be held this Sunday morning, May 27, at historic Pleasant Hill Church located five miles southeast of Jefferson. It’s a Memorial Day weekend tradition in what was one of Greene County’s early settlements.
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