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August 16, 2026

Denison woman killed in two-car crash in western Greene County

A driver was killed in a two- car collision on Hwy 30 at 210th St diagonal near the Greene/Carroll County line Saturday. The accident occurred at 12:55 pm. According to information from the Iowa State Patrol, Marcia Lucile Bachmann, 75, of Denison was eastbound on Hwy 30 driving...

August 14, 2026

GJ solar project is back on track

Watch for open house a new jail Aug....

August 14, 2026

Jeff council sets public hearing on easements for solar panels, approves year-end transfers

The Jefferson city council at its Aug. 11...

August 14, 2026

Ground broken on Jefferson McDonald’s restaurant

A McDonald’s restaurant will open Dec. 7 in...

July 23, 2026

Dr Thomas Fagg retiring after 38 years caring for patients in Greene County

Come-and-go reception planned for July 31 – All are invited Nearly 40 years after choosing Greene County over bigger cities and bigger paychecks, Dr. Thomas Fagg still isn’t talking about himself. Instead, he is talking about the people. “I guess I hadn’t thought about what I will miss...

July 23, 2026

A lifetime of trust and a provider going the extra mile

~provided by Greene County Medical Center “I was...

July 18, 2026

Local FCCLA members attend national conference

The Greene County High School students Destiny Hofbauer,...

July 8, 2026

Yard of the Month honors to Donna, Cliff Smith

Continuous color from spring to fall distinguishes the...

August 12, 2026

Enticing marginalia

~a column by Colleen O’Brien I receive many texts and emails that have to do with ageing. Sometimes I read them. It is apparent the advertising world has my number; they know more about me than I do. The volume of cajoling hints on daily exercise, ordering wonder...

August 12, 2026

View from my window: Avoiding the broad brush

Augst 9, 2026 Last week Congressional House Representative...

August 5, 2026

Social-ism

~by Colleen O’Brien Fear of socialism in the...

July 29, 2026

The proof is in the pudding: A play

~by Colleen O’Brien Scene in a pub in...

August 2, 2026

4-H state fair selections told

Judging of 2026 Greene County 4-H static exhibit entries took place Tuesday, July 7. A variety of subject matter experts judged in the areas of animals; agriculture and natural resources; creative arts; science, engineering, and technology; family and consumer sciences; and personal development. The static exhibit judging event...

June 16, 2026