Edited Sept. 17 – clarification of Scranton and Grand Junction fire departments Mental health transfers have increased The pace has picked up for Greene County Emergency Medical Services, director Dennis Morlan told the county board of supervisors during an update Monday morning. He reported call volume increased 30 percent during the summer. He said in recent years Greene County EMS…
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Bagley tops the state for rainfall Sept. 6-7
Widely varying amounts of precipitation were received at the beginning of the week, but drier conditions prevailed later in the week, allowing Iowa farmers 4.9 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending Sept. 13, according the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Activities for the week included seed corn harvest, chopping silage, cutting hay, and isolated reports of corn for…
Read MoreNominations for mayor, city council seats close Thursday
Nominating petitions for the Nov. 3 city elections must be filed at the Greene County auditor’s office by Thursday, Sept. 17, at 5 pm. The term of every mayor in the county will expire as well as several city council members. Nominating petitions are available at the office of each city clerk, in the county auditor’s office, or on the Iowa Secretary…
Read MoreWalk the Talk in Jefferson Oct. 3
October as Bully Awareness Month will kick off with a Walk the Talk Run Walk Roll Saturday, Oct. 3. Two locations are slated: Southeast Polk High School in Pleasant Hill and the Greene County Community Center in Jefferson. Check-in at both locations will begin at 8 am, with an untimed one mile event at 9 am and a timed 5K event…
Read MoreGreene County school bond issue fails by 3:2 margin
Edited Wednesday, 8:30 am P-C voters elect board members by write-in Voters in the Greene County Community School District voted by a three to two margin against a $20 million bond issue to bring the district’s students all under two roofs, both in Jefferson. Across the district, the vote was 975 (60.04 percent) against the bond issue, and 649 (39.96…
Read MoreRoad washed out in Franklin Township; other roads damaged by heavy rain
Greene County received less rain than other nearby counties Sunday night, but the 3-1/2 inches or so was enough to call out the secondary roads crew on the holiday weekend. The intense rain also washed out a section of 330th St in Franklin Township. That road will be closed between P Ave and County Road P-30 until further notice.
Read MoreP-C board to appoint someone to fill a vacancy
The Paton-Churdan board of education will hold a special meeting Thursday to appoint a someone to fill a vacancy. Brad Wilson resigned from the board in August, after the regular board meeting. Business manager Mitch Lewis explained that with a change in the State Code effective July 1, his resignation was effective immediately upon the school receiving his notification.
Read MorePedaler’s Jamboree overnights in Jefferson
The first Pedaler’s Jamboree – Iowa drew 1,304 registered riders Sept. 5-6. The bicycle ride used the Raccoon River Valley Trail from Waukee to Jefferson and back to Waukee, with riders spending the night in Jefferson. Most of the riders camped at the Greene County Fairgrounds. Hundreds of them ventured into Jefferson’s downtown area either to shower at the Greene…
Read MoreRed Barn Home & Craft Show is this weekend
The annual Red Barn Home and Craft Show returns this weekend under new sponsorship and a week earlier than in past years. The event, which for decades has been a favorite fall event in the area, is being hosted this year by the Greene County Fair Association. It will again be held at the Greene County Fairgrounds, with more than…
Read MoreTime now to donate to the Friends of the Library used book sale
Area residents are reminded that the Friends of the Jefferson Public Library’s 23rd annual used book sale is coming soon. The Friends will gratefully accept donations of books (hardcover, paperback, in any genre, as well as children’s books), CDs, DVDs, audio tapes, games and puzzles for the sale.
Read MoreLocal GOP sets Sept. 22 for fall fundraiser
The Republican Party of Greene County will hold its annual fall fundraiser Tuesday, Sept. 22, at Clover Hall on the Greene County Fairgrounds. The doors open at 5:30 pm, with dinner at 6 and the program at 6:45.
Read MoreGreene County Dems slate fundraiser Sept. 19
Greene County Democrats will gather for a fundraiser steak dinner Saturday, Sept. 19, at 5:30 pm at the Greenewood Center, 401 W. Greenewood Road in Jefferson.
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