Very warm conditions and spotty rains prevailed across much of Iowa during the week ending June 19, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. High temperatures and lack of precipitation, especially across the lower two-thirds of the state is stressing some crops, causing corn leaves to curl. Statewide there were 5.5 days suitable for fieldwork. Activities for the week…
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‘Pedal Jefferson’ topic of Monday night convo
Helping Jefferson welcome more visitors riding bicycles is the topic of a free Business After Hours event, “Pedal Jefferson,” Monday, June 20, at the Jefferson Elks lodge. Refreshments and cash bar will open at 5:15 pm.
Read MoreRippey man killed in ATV crash in Rippey
A Rippey man was killed Wednesday afternoon driving an ATV on a Rippey city street. The accident occurred at 2:55 pm. According to the Iowa State Patrol, Keith Lavern Devilbiss, 78, of Rippey was westbound on Howard St driving a 2007 Honda 300 ATV.
Read MoreCity settles Highway 4 lawsuit
The Jefferson city council at its June 14 meeting approved a $2,000 settlement to end a lawsuit filed a year ago over water runoff from the Highway 4 overpass. The settlement was recommended by the city’s insurer, EMC. EMC hired Kirke Quinn of Boone to defend against the suit.
Read More‘Ring Out for Art’ winners told
The winners in the first “Ring Out for Art” contest were announced on the Plaza Stage during FIFTY Fest. Deb McGinn, chair of Jefferson Matters: Main Street’s Tower View Team, said 347 votes were cast in the People’s Choice judging. Cash prizes were provided by Home State Bank. Winner was Tim Adams of Webster City with his large concrete and…
Read MoreAll aboard for Andrew Railroad Museum trip
~by Chuck Offenburger for the Greene County Historical Society The Greene County Historical Society is sponsoring an excursion for members and for the public — a special visit to the James H. Andrew Railroad Museum & History Center in Boone on Thursday, June 23.
Read MoreFIFTY Fest parade is fun for all
Overcast skies created a pleasant setting for the thousands who watched the 37th annual Bell Tower Festival parade Saturday. The parade, which draws the largest audience of any festival event, is organized by the Rotary Club of Jefferson. The parade featured a pair of bands, 32 tractors, power tumblers, the Rat Patrol of the Abu Bekr Shrine of Sioux City,…
Read MoreHunter Farms, Hunter of IA pay late taxes
Mega tax sale avoided The spectre of a huge tax sale next Monday faded into the mist Tuesday with the payment of $99,441 taxes on 162 parcels of land owned by Hunter Farms and Hunter of Iowa. According to deputy county treasurer Denise Stofer, there are 143 parcels still on the delinquent tax list, and she anticipates property owners will…
Read MoreJeff council handles personnel matters
The Jefferson city council dealt with three personnel matters at its meeting Tuesday. Jefferson police sergeant Heath Enns was promoted to captain.
Read MoreWild Rose tells summer entertainment lineup
Wild Rose Casino and Resort has rolled out a summer entertainment line-up that’s “a little bit country and a little bit rock ‘n roll with some laughs thrown in for good measure.”
Read MoreJPRD tells winners of FIFTY FEST events
The Jefferson park and recreation department’s Ding Dong Dash drew fewer runners than last year and the times were a bit slower, perhaps due to the forecasted high temperatures. Saturday started with overcast skies and a pleasant breeze, but the temperature at race time was still in the mid 70s.
Read MoreSoybeans well ahead of normal year
Sunny and hot temperatures spurred growth and fieldwork progress during the week ending June 12, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were 5.9 days suitable (6.8 days in west central Iowa) for fieldwork, the second highest number of days suitable so far this year.
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