All are invited for a Kentucky Derby-themed cash mob in downtown Jefferson Saturday, May 6. As in previous cash mobs, the goal is for each person in the group spend $20 and make an economic impact on the businesses that are visited.
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Greene Co school board gives conditional okay for soccer
The Greene County Rams will field soccer teams next spring if the school board and community volunteers can find funding. About 30 parents and nearly that many soccer players attended the April 19 school board meeting to encourage the board to give soccer the go-ahead. After 25 minutes of discussion the board unanimously approved a motion to approve soccer dependent…
Read MoreWet weather puts planting behind normal year
Rain slowed planting progress early in the week ending April 23, but drier and warmer weather over the weekend allowed producers to plant corn and oats according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were 2.9 days suitable for fieldwork. Other fieldwork activities included fertilizer and anhydrous applications, tillage, and burning down cover crops.
Read MoreSpring clean-up this week in Jefferson
Spring clean-up is slated for April 24-28 in Jefferson. Pick up will be done in each neighborhood on the regular garbage day. Materials must be separated: metal with metal, wood with wood, garbage with garbage, yard waste, etc. If items are not sorted, they will not be picked up.
Read MoreCrime up in Jefferson; casino contributes to increase
Largest increase in burglaries The distribution of $1.4 million in gaming proceeds to worthwhile projects, schools, cities, and neighboring counties by Grow Greene County earlier this month was a happy answer to the questions raised about the future of the county as proponents of casino gambling sought a gaming license for Wild Rose Jefferson.
Read MoreImpact Award to Jim North, Webb House
Jim North and the Webb House in Jefferson have been chosen as the recipients of the Greene County Community Impact Award. The award was established to recognize an individual or individuals whose activities have an easily recognized impact upon Greene County residents. Mary Weaver, a spokesperson for the “Impact” Award committee, said, “Jim North has been a leader in Greene…
Read MoreRelay for Life salutes sponsors
ouWhile Relay for Life teams are raising funds for the American Cancer Society, another important part of the fundraising effort is garnering generous support by area businesses and organizations. Business and organizations around the county provide cash and in-kind sponsorships, as well as items for the silent auction.
Read MoreActor Tom Milligan to portray legendary ‘Ding’ Darling
Historical society program at museum Sunday afternoon ~by Chuck Offenburger for the Greene County Historical Society Tom Milligan, an outstanding professional actor from Des Moines, has twice before performed one-person programs in Jefferson portraying notable figures of Iowa history – former U.S. Vice-President Henry A. Wallace and legendary artist Grant Wood. He’ll bring another one back to life here this…
Read MoreHighway 30 to close next week for construction
Highway 30 east of Grand Junction is slated close Tuesday, April 25, at 9 am to allow for construction of a new overpass over the Union Pacific railroad tracks. The road will be closed between Highway 144 at the west edge of Grand Junction east to Highway 169 in Boone County.
Read MoreGJ council appoints Lansman as mayor
The Grand Junction city council appointed mayor pro tem Teresa Lansman as mayor at its April 10 meeting. Lansman will fill the position that was vacated when Dave Kersey resigned in February. She will serve as mayor until the November election. Council member Pierre Kellogg was named mayor pro tem. The council intends to appoint a council member in May.…
Read MoreRain twice normal, corn planting already behind
Rain continued to be an issue for Iowa farmers with just 3.0 days suitable for fieldwork statewide during the week ending April 16, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Corn planting has been limited as producers have been patiently waiting for warmer and drier soil conditions. Other field activities included CRP burning; anhydrous, manure, and fertilizer applications; and…
Read MoreSoccer on school board agenda
Soccer is again on the agenda of the Greene County Schools board of education’s regular meeting this evening (Wednesday) at 6:30 pm. The board will receive detailed information about soccer programs in other Heart of Iowa Activities Conference school, the estimated cost of implementing a soccer program here, and the total cost and cost per participant of the sports currently…
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