For 115 second graders from Greene County Elementary and Paton-Churdan, this fall’s Beta Tau Delta-sponsored trip to the Blank Park Zoo was a “tweet love affair.” Each student entered the bird cage and stood very still as parakeets landed up close and personal on feeding sticks the youngsters held out in front of them. As an extra treat of the…
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Peoples Bandits win scavenger hunt
Jefferson Telecom presented a check for $2,314 to local law enforcement from the Shop with a Cop fundraiser held on Oct. 7. Jefferson Telecom staff orchestrated a mobile Scavenger Hunt in downtown Jefferson to raise funds for this worthwhile cause. Registered teams completed tasks and challenges in order to gain points to claim first prize through an online app on…
Read MoreHarvest far behind normal year
Most Iowa farmers fell further behind on harvest due to rain throughout much of the state during the week ending Oct. 15, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. There were only 2.0 days suitable for fieldwork; the second week in a row Iowa has had less than three days suitable for fieldwork.
Read MoreFamily Feud postponed until spring
Due to extenuating circumstances, Jefferson Matters: Main Street has postponed the Family Feud event scheduled for Saturday evening. The committee will plan the event for the spring and appreciates the teams who had agreed to be involved and those who had purchased tickets.
Read MoreJeff council sets priorities for fiscal year 2018
Housing is the Jefferson city council’s top priority for the next budget year, with entries to the city and obtaining grants close behind. The council set priorities at a workshop following its regular meeting Tuesday. Each year for the past 10 years council members and the mayor have individually ranked a long list of projects on a scale of 1-3,…
Read MoreBurn ban still in effect despite rain
Despite several inches of rain last week, Greene County remains under a burn ban until further notice. Greene County sheriff and Jefferson fire chief Jack Williams reminded the county supervisors Monday that a burn ban is a decision made by the fire chiefs in the county.
Read MorePlans told for courthouse centennial Oct. 27
One hundred years ago Greene County residents were waiting eagerly for the dedication of their new courthouse on Oct. 27. The 100th anniversary of the courthouse dedication will be celebrated Friday, Oct. 27, starting with Java & Juice from 9:30 to 10 am.
Read MoreJeff council okays tourism grants
The Jefferson city council approved disbursements totaling $20,258 in hotel/motel tax funds at its regular meeting Oct. 10.
Read MoreConnecting trails meeting is Oct. 26
The next discussion meeting on the Connecting Parks and Schools plan in Jefferson is slated for Thursday, Oct. 26, at 5:30 pm at the Greene County Community Center.
Read MoreRain means more work for secondary roads, county engineer
The heavy rain last weekend, reported to be as much as 3-1/2 inches in some rain gauges, created issues for county engineer Wade Weiss. He sent three maintainers out late Saturday afternoon to work on the “unofficial” detours – 215th St and 240th St – around the Highway 30 closure for the new overpass at Grand Junction. The roads were…
Read MoreRainy weather slows progress on harvest
Rain throughout most of the week prevented Iowa farmers from spending much time in their fields during the week ending Oct. 8, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. There were only 2.6 days suitable for fieldwork, the lowest this season since the last week in May. West central Iowa farmers had just 1.2 days suitable for fieldwork. Activities…
Read MoreAbsentee voting open now for city elections
Absentee ballots for the Nov. 7 city elections are now available in the Greene County auditor’s office. Persons can vote in the auditor’s office during regular business hours, 8 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Absentee voting will end Nov. 7 at 11 am.
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