Still Lots to Do at the Greene County Fair this Weekend
The 2015 Greene County Fair continues through Monday and there’s lots for everyone to enjoy.
Today’s festivities include the beef show at 8am, the baby contest at 9:30am, the kid’s pedal pull is at noon, followed by the horse fun show at 2pm. The Greene County Pork and Lamb Producers will serve a meal at 5:30pm and the grandstand entertainment tonight at 7pm will be the Pro Pull League Tractor and Truck Pull Show.
Sunday includes livestock judging at noon, the round robin showmanship competition at 1:30pm, followed by the tug-of-war and the Monster Arm Wrestling contests at 3pm. Sunday ends with the grandstand entertainment with the Grand River Rodeo at 7pm.
Monday concludes the fair with a free breakfast provided by the Greene County Chamber at 7am, followed by the Junior Premium Auction at 8:30. Plus, KGRA will broadcast live today and tomorrow from the fairgrounds in Jefferson.
Two People Injured Following Accident on Highway 30
A car vs semi accident happened on Highway 30 near S Avenue in Greene County at 4:10pm on Thursday.
Iowa State Trooper Jeff Cunningham says 77 year-old Virginia Barnard of Perry was heading east on Highway 30 when her 2006 Ford Explorer began vibrating and swerving back and forth. Barnard tried to steer the vehicle as it dropped off the road and onto the south shoulder. Barnard then overcorrected and crossed the center line and hit a westbound 1999 Kenworth Semi that was driven by 59 year-old Timothy Chelf of Muscatine. Cunningham states that Chelf noticed the Explorer having steering issues, but was unable to avoid hitting the SUV.
Cunningham tells Raccoon Valley Radio that Barnard suffered non-life threatening injuries and Chelf had minor pain with no serious injuries. Both victims were transported to Greene County Medical Center by Greene County Emergency Medical Services.
The Explorer is considered to be a total loss while the semi sustained minor mechanical damage. Cunningham adds that since the cause is believed to be a mechanical failure with Barnard’s Explorer, no charges will be filed.
The Greene County Sheriff’s office, Greene County EMS, Jefferson Fire Department and Grand Junction Fire and Rescue assisted at scene.
Country Legend Kenny Rogers to Perform Second Show in Jefferson
With the success of how fast the first set of tickets went for the grand opening act of Kenny Rogers on August 7th at Wild Rose Jefferson, the Grammy-Award winning musician will play a second show the following night.
General Manager Mike Couch says the first show sold out in 26 hours and they are thrilled to have the country legend play a second show. It is scheduled for Saturday, August 8th at 7:30pm at the Greene Room Event Center. Tickets are the same as the first show for $41.50 for general admission.
The other Grammy-Award winning artist is Brad Morgan and he will perform two free concerts inside the Coaches Corner restaurant at 9pm both Friday and Saturday nights of the grand opening.
Tickets for Rogers’ second show are on sale now by clicking HERE.
Two Vehicle Crash in Greene County Sends Two People to a Hospital Monday
A two vehicle accident results in possible injuries in Greene County on Monday.
Sheriff Steve Haupert says the crash happened at an uncontrolled intersection at 195th Street and P Avenue, north of Jefferson around 7:15pm.
Haupert states that 20 year-old Austin Dean Saddoris of Jefferson was heading east on 195th Street when his 2013 Chevrolet Silverado was hit by a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu, that was heading south on P Avenue, and was driven by 33 year-old Raymond William Wampler of Scranton. Haupert notes that a passenger in the Malibu and Saddoris were transported to the Greene County Medical Center by Greene County Emergency Medical Services to be treated for possible injuries. Haupert adds that the injuries were not life-threatening injuries and everyone was wearing their seatbelts.
Both vehicles were total losses and Wampler will be issued a citation for failure to yield the right of way in an uncontrolled intersection.
Haupert cautions everyone traveling on rural roads to approach intersections slower than normal due to high corn stalks impairing a motorist’s vision and always yield to the vehicle on the right at uncontrolled intersections.
Jefferson Police Looking for Information About a Hit and Run Accident
The Jefferson Police Department is asking for the public’s help with information regarding a hit and run accident on Thursday.
Captain Mark Clouse says the crash happened in the 100 block of East McKinley Street around 8:32am Thursday.
Jefferson resident Susan Forkner was heading east when a vehicle came out of a north alley and hit her 2013 Chevrolet Impala on the back passenger side, spinning the vehicle 360 degrees. The driver of other vehicle fled from the scene. Witnesses told police that the vehicle that caused the hit and run was a late model Jeep Grand Cherokee, possibly green in color.
The Impala sustained heavy rear end damage and Forkner was taken to Greene County Medical Center, by a private vehicle, with possible injuries.
Anyone who has information about the vehicle that left the scene, is asked to call the Law Enforcement Center at 515-386-2136.