Gov Kim Reynolds said she would watch basketball and gymnastics differently now that she knows how large a presence American Athletic Inc has. “Now I’ll be watching, looking (for the AAI and Spalding brand names). I just didn’t know,” she said after learning that all AAI gymnastics equipment and the Spalding basketball backboards used by the NBA, the WNBA, and…
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Greene Co school board selects architect for proposed HS/regional academy
The Greene County Schools board of education is fast-tracking a proposed high school and regional academy with the hopes of having a bond referendum in April. The board at its Nov. 20 meeting selected OPN Architects of Cedar Rapids and Des Moines to assist with gathering input from the community about the proposed new campus, creating conceptual drawings and a…
Read MoreCorn harvest lagging but almost finished
Minimal precipitation allowed Iowa farmers to make progress towards completing harvest with 5.5 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Nov. 19, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Activities for the week included harvesting, baling corn stalks, tiling, hauling and spreading manure, applying fertilizers, and planting cover crops.
Read MoreJefferson Matters garners another Challenge grant
What started as a student design project last school year will become reality this year with the help of a $35,500 Main Street Iowa Challenge Grant awarded to Jefferson Matters: Main Street. The project is to renovate the upper level of the Prairie Lakes office north of the courthouse on State St to create an apartment and a shared workspace.
Read MoreToday’s the day!
At sunrise tomorrow the Highway 30 overpass at Grand Junction will have traffic on it. FFA-licensed drone videographer Sean Sebourn of Sebourn Video Services was at the overpass this morning for a final video before the highway is opened for traffic later today.</
Read MoreRec center fundraising group dissolving
Putting city council in charge of approving use of funds As the Jefferson park and recreation staff is preparing to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the opening of the Greene County Community Center – the rec center – People Active for County Exercise (PACE) is dissolving. PACE was formed in 1983 as a non-profit organization to raise funds for construction…
Read MoreTickets available for inaugural BOOST Bash
Community-driven fundraiser for Greene County school district Persons who are looking for a new gift idea for their child’s teacher or anyone on their gift list is asked to think about buying tickets to the BOOST Bash. BOOST is an acronym for Bringing Optimism and Opportunity to Students and Teachers. The totally community-driven effort aims to benefit students and teachers…
Read MoreJeff council moves ahead with housing rehab, okays new special projects position
Six Jefferson homeowners will have financial help rehabilitating their homes with $245,000 in grant funds from a Community Development Block Grant to Region XII Council of Governments for owner-occupied housing. The Jefferson city council at its Nov. 14 meeting approved a contract with the Iowa Economic Development Authority for the project. The city’s share will be $3,000 each for up…
Read MoreBoulton, candidate for governor, in Jefferson Sunday
Nate Boulton, a Democratic candidate for governor, will meet and greet voters Sunday, Nov. 19, at 2 pm at the Market Grille at the Jefferson Hy-Vee. Boulton, a Des Moines attorney, is in his first term serving in the Iowa Senate representing the 16th district. His legal practice focuses on labor and workers compensation law.
Read MoreHarvest nearing completion
Limited precipitation during the week ending Nov. 12 allowed an average of 6.0 days suitable for fieldwork statewide, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Harvest has begun to wind down as many Iowa farmers were able to work in their fields throughout the week. Additional fieldwork activities this past week included baling corn stalks, tillage, applying fertilizers and…
Read MoreFox wins drawing for Paton council seat
Incumbent Paton city council member Matt Fox will return to the council after his name was drawn from a hat at the county supervisors meeting Monday. Fox did not file nominating papers, but he received 19 write-in votes to tie Jeff Headley, whose name was on the ballot. The names of Fox and Headley were put in a hard hat…
Read MoreYES! The overpass will be done on schedule
Six months of detouring around Grand Junction will end Wednesday with re-opening of Highway 30. The overpass over the Union Pacific railroad tracks will be finished Nov. 15, as required by the contract. No official opening is planned at this time.
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