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Reminder: Free Concert Tomorrow at Greene County High School Auditorium
A reminder that a free concert is being held tomorrow in Jefferson. The Brown Family is from LeMars, Iowa and the award winning ensemble is going to perform a free show at the Greene County High School auditorium Sunday at 2pm. The show will be the “Americana Music and Patriotic Salute.” The event is sponsored by the Greene County Veterans Affairs Office and the Greene County Veterans Commission.
Old-time radio returning to Spring Lake Park
The golden days of radio will return again next month when the Community Players of Greene County reprise “Gather ‘Round the Radio” at Spring Lake Park. Old-time radio shows will be performed Saturday, Aug. 24, at 5 pm at Spring Lake Park’s lakeside shelter house. Players’...
Greene County Supervisors Will Meet Tomorrow Morning
The Greene County Supervisors will meet tomorrow morning. The Board will hear updates from Greene County Development Corporation, the Greene County Career Academy and a mid-year review of the county’s health insurance plan. They will also consider approving the County Recorder’s quarterly report of fees, a bill of sale for the acquisition of the communication tower from Midland Power Cooperative, and terminating the 28E agreement with the city of Jefferson from 2000 about the animal shelter. Additionally, the Board will consider for approval the disabled veteran homestead credit applications, a resolution to transfer $150,000 from the debt service fund to Midland Power for the new law enforcement center administration building, and hiring two part-time positions, one as a dispatcher and one as an Emergency Medical Technician.
Deadline is Wednesday to Signup for U10-U15 Soccer with Jefferson Parks and Rec
The deadline for youth in Jefferson and the surrounding communities is fast approaching to register for three soccer programs with the Jefferson Parks and Recreation Department. JPRD is partnering with the Boone Soccer Club for U10, U12 and U15 fall soccer programs. JPRD Assistant Director Nathan Kral says the U10...
Juvenile killed in head-on crash Sunday afternoon
ANKENY, Iowa — A juvenile was killed in a head-on collision near Cottonwood Recreation Area on Sunday afternoon. According to the Polk County Sheriff's Office, a two-vehicle crash was reported at about 1:30 p.m. Sunday near the 740 block of N.W. Fisher Lane. Each vehicle was occupied by two people. The occupants of the northbound vehicle -- a driver and a juvenile passenger -- were both transported to an area hospital, the driver in serious condition and the passenger in critical condition.
Grimes woman allegedly assaults Dallas Center man Sunday
A Grimes woman was arrested early Sunday after allegedly assaulting a Dallas Center man in the home. Lacey Marie Ray, 40, of 808 S.E. Polk St., Grimes, was charged with assault. The incident began about 12:15 a.m. Sunday at a residence in the 800 block of Fairview Drive in Dallas...
Indianola hosts world’s best disc golf players for tournament at Pickard Park
INDIANOLA, Iowa- The 2024 TruBank Des Moines Challenge kicked off its third and final round Sunday morning in Indianola after a brief lightening delay. The event is a three day disc golf tournament at Pickard Park for the top men and women disc golf players from all over the world. There are 18-holes in each […]
Man recovering from overnight shooting in Des Moines
DES MOINES, Iowa – A man is recovering after being shot in the stomach in Des Moines overnight, according to police. The incident happened in the 1500 block of Pleasant View Drive just after 2 a.m. Sunday. The address is a residential area on the city’s south side. The man, described as a 36-year-old, told […]
Company files lawsuit over money owed for Southeast Polk stadium construction work
A subcontractor has filed a lawsuit against the Southeast Polk Community School District and main contractor Graphite Construction Group, claiming it's owed over $300,000 for work on the school district's new stadium. Central Iowa Dirtworks filed the lawsuit in late May over its work on the district's $22 million multipurpose stadium, which opened last year. The project was part of a larger $92 million bond referendum voters approved in 2020. ...
3 crashes in Madison County, Saturday: 2 injured
(Winterset, Iowa) – Sheriff’s officials in Madison County said Sunday (today), there were three serious vehicle crashes Deputies and other first responders were called to, Saturday (July 6th). Authorities say at around 6:40pm, Madison County dispatch received multiple 911 calls reporting (2) different crashes at the same time and in (2) different locations. (Photos below are from the Madison County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page)
Grinnell Fourth of July Parade was a hit
Nearly 70 Grinnell businesses, organizations along with area communities were represented at the annual Fourth of July Parade on a comfortable Thursday, July 4 afternoon. Both sides of the parade route were lined with folks of all ages dressed in festive clothing and kids with candy bags awaiting to be filled.
Record-breaking people attend Goodguys 33rd Speedway Motors Heartland National
DES MOINES, Iowa- Des Moines is going back in time this weekend for the Goodguys 33rd annual Speedway Motors Heartland National. Over 5,000 vintage vehicles are on display at the Iowa State Fairgrounds until Sunday July 7th. Two of the cars on display were built by Andy Leach, a Nebraska native and owner of Cal […]
'Together we rise': Madison County residents fundraise for family who lost home in Winterset
WINTERSET, Iowa — Madison County residents, alongside friends and family of Winterset couple Ryan and Mandy Gainuss came together Saturday afternoon for a fundraiser at Covered Bridges Winery to help raise money for rebuilding efforts of the family's home that was destroyed in a deadly, EF-4 tornado in 2022.
Processing issue causes delay for some MercyOne employees' direct deposit
DES MOINES, Iowa — A processing issue caused a delay in Friday's payroll direct deposit for some MercyOne employees. The hospital confirmed the delay, saying it is due to an issue with processing and the July 4 banking holiday. In a statement, MercyOne says they have been working to...
Adult-only pool club opens in Des Moines
DES MOINES, Iowa — A new pool just for adults opened off of Hubbell Avenue near the Outlets of Des Moines on the Fourth of July. It’s called Broadway Beach House and it only allows entry to guests ages 21 and up. The club includes two bars, a...
Drinking Water Advisory remains for Some Union and Madison Co. residents
Some residents in Union and Madison counties will remain under a ‘Drinking Water Advisory’ until early next week. According to the Southern Iowa Rural Water Association (SIRWA), the water distribution system north of Afton, Lorimor, Thayer and surrounding areas experienced issues on Thursday night (July4). As a result, customer accounts ending with numbers 055, 003, 063 […]
Jasper County to pursue a bond vote for multiple projects this November
Jul. 6—To pay for the second phase of the Liberty Avenue Yard, shop buildings in two Jasper County parks, outfitted classrooms in the nature center and extra facilities for the sheriff's office, the supervisors are expected to pursue a bond vote this coming November and they claim they can do so without raising taxes. Supervisor Brandon Talsma said due to changes in state law the bond ...
Hawaii’s Jeremiah Lyman-Palakiko finishes in top-10 of a national rodeo competition
Hawaii’s Jeremiah Lyman Palakiko traveled alongside 17 other middle schoolers from Hawaii to compete in the National Junior High School Finals Rodeo (NJHSFR) in Des Moines, Iowa. Lyman-Palakiko an 8th grader, competed against more than 200 others in the Chute Dogging competition. The Hawaii native had the 7th best average score through all of his […]
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