Every five years on the third Saturday in June, graduates and friends of the Scranton High School gather for a reunion. After more than a year of planning, the big event is scheduled this weekend. The big draw is the banquet catered by Lidderdale Country Store on Saturday evening, but there are other activities on tap along with opportunities to…
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Grassley rep coming June 23
Aaron McKay, Senator Chuck Grassley’s regional director based in Des Moines, will hold open office hours in this area on Tuesday, June 23. The office hours provide an opportunity for Iowans to obtain casework assistance or to express views.
Read MoreWeek was wetter, warmer than normal
Sunny and warm temperatures early in the week spurred growth and fieldwork progress in Iowa, however fieldwork slowed due to wet conditions during the latter part of the week ending June 14, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were only 3.2 days suitable for fieldwork, and in west central Iowa it was even less, 2.9 days.…
Read MoreBell Tower Festival opens with presentation of award to Roy Bardole
Against background noise of children gleefully enjoying carnival rides on the east side of the courthouse square, Greene County Chamber president Omega Sang (pictured), Chamber events committee chair Toni Wetrich, and Bell Tower Community Foundation president Carole Custer thanked sponsors, volunteers, and donors at the opening ceremony of the 2015 Bell Tower Festival Friday evening. A highlight of the ceremony was…
Read MoreCounty plans repairs to Mahanay bells
(Edited June 16) The Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower will again sound the entire Westminster chime by autumn. The board of supervisors agreed Monday to spend $32,650 to replace the strikers on the five bells and to install a high voltage DC system on them to replace the malfunctioning AC coils. County engineer Wade Weiss told the supervisors he has had…
Read MoreIt’s time for the big show, Bell Tower Big Top
After months of planning the 36th annual Bell Tower Festival will officially open this Friday at 7 pm with a brief ceremony and the presentation of the Bell Tower of Fame Award on the Plaza Stage on the south side of the courthouse. Roy Bardole of Rippey is this year’s honoree. He has distinguished himself with three decades of efforts…
Read MoreWater, sewer behind schedule for Wild Rose Casino
City has paid for about 60 percent of the job; city engineer says that equals what has been completed The water and sanitary sewer project required for Wild Rose Casino will not meet the project deadline of June 15, city engineer John Milligan told the Jefferson city council Tuesday night. He declined to say how many days or weeks it…
Read MoreCounty responds with guard cable after accident near dump
Greene County engineer Wade Weiss told the county board of supervisors that he plans to install a cable guard on Y Ave at 337th St, the access road to the Dallas County landfill, after an accident there last Friday. According to the Greene County sheriff’s report, a semi-tractor pulling a side dump trailer hauling asbestos to the landfill was parked…
Read MoreTower of Fame Award to Roy Bardole
Bell Tower of Fame winner navigating international markets for U.S. soybeans for three decades The 2015 Bell Tower of Fame Award recipient, Roy Bardole of Rippey, has been considered a leader in international market development for U.S. soy across three decades and four organizations. The Bell Tower of Fame Award is presented annually to a person who during some part…
Read MoreCity sells bonds at 3.08 percent interest
The Jefferson city council at its June 9 regular meeting approved the sale of $2,450,000 in general obligation urban renewal bonds to fund the water and sanitary improvements required for Wild Rose Jefferson/Cobblestone Inn. The winning bidder was UMB Bank NA of Kansas City, MO, and Home State Bank of Jefferson. The true interest rate is 3.08 percent on the…
Read MoreTower View Team celebrates first rooftop art
Smiles were plentiful on the Bell Tower Plaza Saturday afternoon as the first rooftop art installation, “Renewed Dreams” by Stephanie Hammond, was introduced. An opening reception was hosted by the Jefferson Matters: Main Street’s Tower View Team. Don Van Gilder was master of ceremonies. He introduced Hammond, who thanked Kathy Hankel and the late Diane Foster for their inspiration. She explained…
Read MoreJPD officer Nick Sorensen hired as building/zoning official
Jefferson police officer Nick Sorensen will be the new Jefferson building and zoning official after action taken by the city council at its regular meeting June 9. According to city administrator Mike Palmer, there were 18 applicants for the position. Sorensen will assume the position June 15. Sorensen’s starting annual salary will be $46,547.
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