Jefferson News

Posted on Nov 04, 2009 by James Q. Lynch . The Iowa Democratic Party's will debut a new event, a Victory 2010 party, after its annual Jefferson Jackson Dinner featuring Vice President Joe Biden Nov.

From 1958: Here's part of the story that ran with this photo in November, 1958: "Five years ago, the co-workers of Claude L. Gardner, head custodian of Jefferson Independent School were mighty curious about the strange lines on the boiler room floor.

The Associated Press DES MOINES -- Appliance maker Electrolux announced Friday it would close two Iowa plants by spring 2011, putting 850 people out of work as operations are moved to Mexico.

From 1869: Here's the caption that ran with this photo, originally from 1869 and reprinted by the Register in 1957: "Here is the observatory post established by Sir Robert Faulkner to study the total eclipse in Jefferson, Iowa, on Aug.

Rumors became reality this weekend in Webster City and Jefferson, whose residents will now weigh how to carry on after appliance manufacturer Electrolux winds down operations and takes 850 jobs with it by 2011.

Rumor became reality in Jefferson on Friday as the Greene County community learned it would lose dozens of jobs when Electrolux stops production of Frigidaire washers and dryers there and in Webster City by 2011.

Electrolux Major Appliances North America announced it will consolidate its North American laundry manufacturing into a facility in Juarez, Mexico.

Lisa Ann Hunter, right, is pictured at her dance studio along with some of her students, front to back, Cassady Curtis, Kennadie Cline, Libby Peterson, Bailey Gaydo, and Hanna Hensen.

An Iowa man was killed Friday in a crash north of Jefferson. The crashed happened at 11:49 p.m. at the intersection of N Avenue and 170th Street.

The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association has announced the winners of its drawing during IRFAa s participation in the Iowa Corn Fed GameDay promotion prior to the Iowa vs.

Zachary Lamont Washpun, 16, of 1305 Second Ave. in Iowa City was arrested for assault on police or fire or EMT personnel, possession of marijuana at 6:58 p.m. Wednesday, Sept.

Police are investigating a shooting at the West Mullan Town Homes in the 1200 block of W. Mullan Ave.

Natalie Rae Valentine, 28, of 320 Second St., Apt. 208 in Coralville was arrested for assault on police or fire or EMT personnel at 1:43 p.m. Thursday, Aug.

Note: Arrest or citation for a crime is not a determination of guilt. Guilt or innocence is always established in a court of law.

The final night of the Jackson Nationals wrapped up last Saturday at the ASA-sanctioned Jackson Speedway with near perfect race weather.

The final night of the Jackson Nationals wrapped up last Saturday at the ASA-sanctioned Jackson Speedway with near perfect race weather.

The final night of the Jackson Nationals wrapped up last Saturday at the ASA-sanctioned Jackson Speedway with near perfect race weather.

At a meeting Monday, the five-member council approved hiring M.J. Daly Construction of Burlington to complete safety upgrades and modifications at 10 downtown grade crossings.

At a meeting Monday, the five-member council approved hiring M.J. Daly Construction of Burlington to complete safety upgrades and modifications at 10 downtown grade crossings.

Gene S. Anderson, 81, of Fort Dodge, Iowa, died Monday, August 3rd, 2009, at his home with his family comforting him.