Sally’s Alley Dedication Is Today
A dedication ceremony in memory of a former Churdan resident is today in Jefferson.
Deb McGinn with the Jefferson Matters: Tower View Team says the south alleyway of the downtown square in Jefferson is where an alley is devoted to an accomplished bird photographer, Sally White.
McGinn points out that she wanted to do something for her legacy and show off the photographs she took of birds.
The dedication ceremony takes place this morning at 10am with a performance by the dancers at Prairie Blue Creative Art Center on the Bell Tower Plaza stage, followed by a presentation with live birds from Carroll County Conservation Naturalist Matt Wetrich and it will finish with a ribbon-cutting ceremony with Paul White and the family.
Free Events At The Webb House In Jefferson Today
Any Greene County area youth are invited to the Webb House in Jefferson for free fun and games today.
Organizer Renee Carhill says the Webb House will be open today from 7am-9pm for a variety of games and fun for everyone. Adults and children can participate in volleyball, chess tournaments and so much more.
She comments that the Webb House is a youth facility that is supervised by volunteers to give community youth a safe place to socialize and participate in fun activities.
Anyone under the age of ten must be accompanied by an adult.
The Webb House is located at 401 South Wilson Street in Jefferson.
Greene County’s Unofficial Primary Election Results
Of the 6,748 registered voters in Greene County, only 768 ballots were cast in Tuesday’s primary election. And of the 11.38% that exercised their right to vote, 607 were Republican and 161 were Democrat.
On the county level, there was only one contested race for the Republican bid for County Treasurer. Kristi Holz defeated Phyllis Drake 304 to 227. Holz will now challenge current Democrat Treasurer Donna Lawson who received 147 votes.
As for the Iowa House District 47 Representative seat, incumbent Republican Chip Baltimore had 469 votes and Greene County voters selected Mark Trueblood with 65 votes for the Democrat candidate, who is no longer in the race for the Democrat nomination and second place was Hans Erickson with 58 votes.
Current Governor Terry Branstad defeated challenger Tom Hoefling 485 to 101 votes.
The Republican bid for the US Senate seat went to Joni Ernst with 57% of the vote with 337 to Sam Clovis’s 121.
All results are unofficial until the canvass of votes by the Board of Supervisors is conducted. For full results click here.
Grand Junction’s City-Wide Clean Up Is Today
A reminder to all Grand Junction residents that today is the city-wide clean up.
Items that are not included with normal garbage are to be placed at the curbside by 7am today to ensure pick up.
Item that won’t be picked up include tires, paint, motor vehicle batteries, siding or shingles, gas tanks from grills or campers, barrels, anything containing oil or gas and yard waste.
Anyone wishing to help with the clean up efforts are asked to meet on 13th Street between Main and Railroad before 7am.
Perry Suspects Face Several Felony Charges In Greene County
Two Perry suspects who are thought to be in connection with several robberies in Greene, Boone and Dallas counties were arrested this week.
Greene County Chief Deputy Sheriff Jack Williams says 39 year-old Brian Dunlap was arrested on Sunday, June 1st and 44 year-old David Olesen was arrested on Thursday, June 5th after search warrants were executed at both of their homes in Perry.
Williams states several stolen items were recovered from the searches and Greene County Sheriff Steve Haupert adds that this investigation could result in solving 80% of the burglaries since the beginning of the year in the County.
Dunlap and Olesen each face several felony charges pending completion of the investigation.
Dunlap is being held in the Greene County Jail and Olesen is in the Carroll County Jail. Both are being held without bond.
Raccoon Valley Radio will bring you more information as it becomes official.
City Of Jefferson To Increase Sewer And Water Rates
Jefferson residents will soon see an increase on their water and sewer bills.
City Administrator Mike Palmer says every year, the City Council reviews the water and sewer rates and makes recommendations based off any increases in usage or expenditures.
The City Council is proposing a 3% increase for both water and sewer. Palmer points out that last year, the City didn’t raise either service and by doing a small increase now prevents a larger increase in the future.
He explains that these services are not supported by tax dollars but are enterprises that must remain at a break-even status and are supported by user fees.
The Council is expected to approve the third and final reading to increase the rates at next Tuesday’s meeting.