Heisterkamp honored as Jefferson Matters Volunteer of the Year Main Street Iowa celebrated 30 years of commitment to downtown and commercial district revitalization during an awards celebration held Friday, April 29, in downtown Des Moines. Attended by approximately 450 individuals representing communities across the state, the event recognized local Main Street innovation, leaders, entrepreneurship, private investments and the catalytic power…
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Market to Market Relay returns to RRVT Saturday
The fourth annual Market to Market Relay will fill the courthouse square in Jefferson with fun and activity Saturday morning, but residents have learned they need to get up early to see it. By 10 am, there will be nothing left. More than 2,500 runners from 20 states will compete on 350 teams in the 75-mile-long relay race on the…
Read MoreSame opinions, different CAFO
The conflict over confined animal feeding operations (CAFOs) was played out again Monday at a public hearing at the Greene County supervisors’ meeting. The public hearing was preliminary to the obligatory recommendation by the supervisors to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources that a construction permit be approved for MLB 170th St, to be operated by Mike and Lucas Bravard…
Read MoreJeff fire dept orders new air packs
New air packs are on their way to the Jefferson fire department. City clerk Diane Kennedy reported to the city council last week on behalf of fire chief Randy Love that the department has ordered nine air packs, 16 bottles, and 13 masks and amplifiers.
Read MoreTime to sign up for the Bill Riley Talent Show
The Bill Riley Talent Show will once again take the stage at the Bell Tower Festival Saturday, June 11, at 7 pm on the Plaza Stage. After years of generous sponsorship by Greene County Farm Bureau, Bolton & Menk Inc has stepped up as sponsor of the local contest. Entry forms are now available at the Greene County Chamber of Commerce…
Read MoreDistracted driving simulator coming to Greene Co HS May 9
Sponsored by Jefferson Telecom and MacDonald Insurance Jefferson Telecom and MacDonald Insurance have partnered to sponsor a distracted driving education program and simulator for the Greene County High School students. The Arrive Alive Tour® from UNITE will visit Greene County High School Monday, May 9, for the entire school day.
Read MoreCold, wet weather hampers farmers
Although some fieldwork was done early in the week, as the week progressed rains halted planting across much of Iowa for the week ending May 1, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were only 2.0 days suitable for fieldwork; there were only 1.4 days suitable in west central Iowa. Cool and wet weather slowed crop emergence,…
Read MoreBertrand, opponent of Steve King, to visit Jefferson
State Sen Rick Bertrand, who is challenging Rep Steve King in the Republican primary for the Fourth Congressional seat, will meet with voters Wednesday, May 4, at 10 am at Homestead Coffee & Bakery, 121 E. Lincoln Way, in Jefferson. Bertrand grew up on a small farm near Sioux City. He studied economics and political science at the University of Northern Iowa…
Read MoreImpact Award presented to Mary Weaver
Mary Weaver of rural Rippey was honored with the 2016 Greene County Impact Award. About 50 relatives, friends and well-wishers attended a Sunday afternoon presentation in the rotunda of the courthouse. Now in its seventh year, the Impact Award honors a volunteer whose activities have affected not just one community, but all of Greene County. Weaver was saluted for her…
Read MoreCounty, city of Jefferson moving forward with housing needs assessment
No agreement to hire consultant at this time A committee formed after the county board of supervisors’ April 25 meeting to conduct a housing needs assessment pre-empted discussion of the subject at the Jefferson city council’s April 26 meeting.
Read MoreSchool board sets priorities should more budget cuts be needed
Cut to instrumental music suggested but nixed after lobbying by directors The Greene County Schools have trimmed more than the $525,000 set as a target for the 2016-17 budget, but still spent time discussing furthers cuts that may be necessary depending on the outcome of contract negotiations.
Read MoreAbsentee voting starts Thursday
Absentee ballots for the June 7 primary election will be available beginning April 28. Persons can vote an absentee ballot in the Greene County auditor’s office Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4:30 pm until the polls open June 7.
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