Deal’s Orchard will host its 33rd annual Fall Festival this Saturday and Sunday at the orchard west of Jefferson just south of County Road E-53. The event draws as many as 10,000 people from virtually all parts of the state. Those who attend the festival have come to expect wagon rides to the pumpkin patch, a petting zoo hosted by…
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Rummage sale at the library
People who wax nostalgic for typewriters, film projectors or globes, along with those who want new art on their walls, will find treasures at a one day rummage sale Saturday at the Jefferson public library. The library is selling unused items to make room for updates. Included on the sale list are an oak TV stand and an oak media…
Read MoreFirst cemetery walk tells stories of early residents of the county
The Greene County Historical Society hosted its first cemetery walk at the Jefferson Municipal Cemetery on Sunday, Oct. 5. More than 70 persons enjoyed seeing and hearing from Greene County’s early settlers. It was a beautiful crisp fall afternoon when the walkers climbed aboard a school bus provided by Greene County Schools for the trip to the cemetery. The actors stood in…
Read MoreFirst disabled veteran property tax credit okayed by supervisors
The Greene County board of supervisors approved at its regular meeting Oct. 6 the first application for a homestead tax credit allowed to disabled military veterans by a bill approved by the 2013 session of the Iowa legislature. Iowa Code 425.15 allows a 100 percent homestead tax credit to veterans who are determined to be 100 percent disabled and have…
Read MoreSecurity company names Jefferson “Safest City” in Iowa
Safe Choice Security, a national provider of home security systems recently released lists of “safest cities” in every state. The rankings were determined through an analysis of 2012 FBI crime statistics, according to information provided by the company. Property and violent crime statistics were considered.
Read MoreSeptember much wetter than normal
Weather data tracked by volunteer observer John Beltz proves that just as we thought, September was much wetter and a bit cooler than normal. Beltz reported a total of 4.61 inches of rain, compared to normal September precipitation of 2.95 inches. He reported rain fell on 12 days during September, with the heaviest single day rainfall being 1.23 inches on Sept.…
Read MoreFall gala debuts at Thomas Jefferson Gardens
The 50 or so guests who attended the first annual Fall Gala at the Thomas Jefferson Gardens Sept. 28 had a picture-perfect day to stroll through the garden, see the progress of the various garden plots, learn a bit, and enjoy some entertainment. Wallace Teagarden, who made the first large donation to start the project, was there, as was President…
Read MoreGreene County youngsters celebrating National 4-H Week this week
More than 6 million young people from across the country are celebrating National 4-H Week Oct. 5-11. Greene County 4-H leverages National 4-H Week to showcase the great things that the 4-H youth development program offers young people and highlights the incredible 4-H young people who each day work to make a positive impact on their community.
Read MoreReminder issued about placement of yard signs
City of Jefferson code enforcement officer Tom Heater released the following information earlier this week: “Due to several recent complaints, city of Jefferson property owners are reminded that any signs they place on their property, such as realty signs, political signs, roof or siding repair signs, etc. may only be placed on private property and not on the public right-of-way. This…
Read MoreSoybean harvest delayed more than in past 30 years
Wet conditions delayed widespread harvest across Iowa during the week ending Oct. 5, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. There were 3.3 days suitable for fieldwork statewide, and only 2.4 days in west central Iowa. Activities for the week included harvesting hay and the start of fall tillage. Farmers were hoping for drier field and crop conditions to…
Read MoreAll are invited to join Iowa’s Healthiest State Walk Oct. 8
Greene County residents are invited to join Iowa’s third “Healthiest State Walk” Wednesday, Oct. 8, at noon. Local walkers will meet at the Milwaukee depot on E. Lincoln Way in Jefferson shortly before noon. The walk will go west on Lincoln Way and around the courthouse square, ending at the Greene County Community Center. Businesses are encouraged to have employees walk from…
Read MoreLast Full Moon Ride of the season is Wednesday
The Cyclists Of Greene (COG) bike club is hosting its final Full Moon Ride of this year on Wednesday, Oct. 8, with departure from the Jefferson depot at 6 pm. The group will ride from Jefferson to Cooper on the Raccoon River Valley Trail in the twilight, wait for the full moon to begin rising, then ride back to Jefferson…
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