The Grand River Rodeo scheduled for last Sunday as part of the Greene County Fair has been rescheduled for Saturday, Aug. 6, at 7 pm. The rodeo will be held in the grandstand at the fairgrounds as previously planned.
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City taking applications for hotel/motel tax funded projects
Applications for grants from the city of Jefferson’s hotel/motel tax fund are now available at city hall or at www.cityofjeffersoniowa.org. Approximately $26,000 is available for projects/events that promote and encourage tourism and convention business in the city of Jefferson. The fund is derived from a tax imposed on the renting of lodging within the city.
Read MoreCity removing dead, diseased trees
No ash trees slated for removal this summer The Jefferson street crew is making headway on taking down diseased trees but they haven’t yet addressed concerns about a possible infestation of emerald ash borers. According to public works superintendent Dave Morlan, the crew is about halfway through a list of 38 trees for removal, and an outside fire has taken…
Read MoreFarmers get needed rain, but some damaging weather, too
Timely rains this week were beneficial to crops. Statewide there were 4.5 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending July 17, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. However, there were isolated reports of damage to crops and buildings caused by high winds and hail. Activities for the week included cutting hay and applying fungicide to corn.
Read MoreFair includes family entertainment and much more
It’s Greene County Fair Time! The plans have been made; the animals are checked in and ready to show plus the entertainment is booked for the annual Greene County Fair this week. Judging began Tuesday for 4-H members with static exhibits and continues through Sunday for youth entrants. Family-friendly entertainment will pack the grandstand on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings.
Read MoreNo vote needed to change make-up of Jeff city council
The Jefferson city council can change the method of electing city council members by ordinance, without a vote of the people, according to city attorney Bob Schwarzkopf. Schwarzkopf shared that information at the city council’s July 12 meeting. He said he had only preliminary information and will have a full report for the July 26 meeting.
Read MoreJ-S grad returns as county mental health coordinator
Ellen Bunkers Ritter was introduced Monday morning to the county supervisors as the new mental health coordinator for Greene, Guthrie and Audubon Counties. Ritter holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Iowa State University and a master’s degree in vocational rehabilitation counseling from Drake University. She is a 1998 graduate of Jefferson-Scranton High School.
Read MoreJeff council hears info on animal shelter
Also acts on police chief salary, storm sewer study Volunteer Don Orris delivered the same information about a proposed new animal shelter to the Jefferson city council Tuesday as he had a week earlier to the county board of supervisors. The reaction of the two elected groups was noticeably different.
Read MoreHabitat for Humanity seeks 2017 home repair projects
Since its introduction in 2012, the Helping Hands home repair program has allowed Habitat for Humanity volunteers to assist 19 Greene County homeowners with critical home repairs. This support allowed many to remain in their homes with dignity and a renewed sense of hope and pride.
Read MoreJeff council has $26K to award in hotel/motel tax funds
Changes deadline for applications to Sept. 1 The Jefferson city council at its July 12 meeting amended the policy for the use of funds generated by the hotel/motel tax to allow time for applications for funds in the policy’s third tier to be made after the amount of funds available is known. “Up for grabs” this year is $26,000 to…
Read MoreSen Ernst tells traveling office hours
The office of U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R) has scheduled traveling office hours across Iowa during July. Representatives of Sen Ernst’s office will be available in counties across the state to assist Iowans with problems or questions about eligibility for Social Security, veterans benefit or military affairs, passports, immigration issues, and other federal programs.
Read MoreRainfall last week highly varied, but state average a bit above normal
Hit or miss rains allowed Iowa farmers 4.5 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending July 10, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Activities for the week included herbicide and insecticide applications to soybeans and second cutting of hay. There were scattered reports of crop damage due to strong winds and hail.
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