The Rev. Dr. Carl C. Fickenscher II, PhD, will be the guest pastor for the 75th anniversary celebration worship service at Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson on Sunday, June 15. Fickensher is dean of pastoral education and certification, professor of pastoral ministry and missions, and supervisor of the SMP program at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, IN. He was…
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Progress of corn at normal, soybeans ahead of normal
Progress Iowa’s corn crop equals the 5-year average for early June and the soybean crop is ahead of average according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. “Farmers continued to make good progress between the scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. Planting is nearly complete and farmers are spraying for weeds and side dressing nitrogen fertilizer,” Iowa secretary of agriculture Bill…
Read MoreBeef certificate winners told
KDLS radio station gave away eight $10 beef certificates sponsored by Greene County Farm Bureau during the month of May in celebration of Beef Month, in support of the Greene County Cattlemen’s Association. Winners of the certificates were Bryce Smith and Terry Riley of Grand Junction; Rose Timmerman, Irene Mischke, Shirley Drayer, Marilyn Leiss and Ellen Wilson of Jefferson; and…
Read MoreVacation Bible school at Trinity Lutheran Church
Trinity Lutheran Church will host a vacation Bible school, “Gangway to Galilee,” Monday through Friday, June 9-13, from 3 to 5:15 pm at the church, 801 W. Lincoln Way, Jefferson. Children will hear Bible stories, sing songs, learn Bible verses, make crafts, play games, and share snacks. The children will also sing at the church’s 75th anniversary worship service Sunday,…
Read MoreMay weather typical for Jefferson
May weather was typical for Greene County, according to volunteer weather observer John Beltz. Beltz reported a total of 4.16 inches of rain; normal is 4.14 inches. Temperatures were also very close to normal, with the average high temperate 72.2 degree, compared to the normal 72.4 degrees, and the average low temperature 48.6 degrees, compared to the normal 48.3 degrees.
Read MoreRacing and Gaming Commission holds public hearing on Wild Rose project
The five members of the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission were treated as honored guests in Jefferson Thursday, but at the end of the day, no one would envy them for their positions. The IRGC was in Jefferson to tour the community, to see the site of a proposed casino, and to hold a public hearing (as required by law)…
Read MorePrimary election June 3
Polls are open Tuesday, June 3, from 7 am to 9 pm for a primary election. Voters must declare themselves as either Republican or Democrat to vote in the primary.Sample ballots for the June 3 primary are available by clicking here: Sample ballots. Polling places are listed on the Notice of Primary Election that precedes the ballots. Five Republicans are…
Read MoreRacing and Gaming Commission coming to Jefferson Thursday
Grow Greene County organizers hope that by Thursday morning, every business around the courthouse square will be displaying Grow Greene County’s signature colors and logo in their windows. Pictured is Guy Richardson (left) checking the placement of the sign in the window of his business, Greene County Abstract, while Matt Kingdon of Wild Rose Entertainment helps from below. Richardson and…
Read MorePrimary election is next Tuesday, June 3
Republicans have more choices to make than Democrats in the primary election next Tuesday, June 3, with a race for the nomination for US Senate leading conversation. Sam Clovis, Joni Ernst, Mark Jacobs, Scott Schaben and Matt Whitaker are all seeking the nomination for the seat vacated by long-time senator Democrat Tom Harkin. Gov Terry Branstad is being challenged in his…
Read MoreDrake, Holz vying for nomination for county treasurer
In Greene County, along with voting for a candidate for U.S. Senate, Republicans will select a candidate for county treasurer. Phyllis Drake and Kristi Holz are both seeking the GOP nomination. Both candidates provided information about their qualifications for the office. They were asked to respond to four questions: What is your educational background and previous job experience? What are…
Read MoreDemolition of Rippey school building on track for June
Demolition of the Rippey school building has been delayed at virtually every step of the project, but the East Greene board of education may yet meet its goal of having the building razed before the board dissolves June 30. Building and grounds director Shawn DeMoss told the board at its regular meeting May 21 that asbestos removal is complete. The…
Read MoreJefferson city council delays on budget amendment, beekeeping ordinance
The Jefferson city council delayed two actions anticipated for the May 27 regular meeting. The council had previously set a public hearing to amend the FY ’14 budget for Tuesday’s meeting. Instead, the council set Tuesday, June 10, at 5:30 pm for the public hearing. The first public notice of the budget amendment had included an incorrect number, invalidating that…
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