More than a week after a pair of teens led a police officer on a chase that hit speeds up to 134 mph, the name of one of the teens involved has not been released. The chase took place last Monday, Nov. 18. It started in Slifer in Webster County at 7:15 am when a 2006 Mitsubishi Galant was clocked…
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Nativity sets invited for upcoming Festival display
Once a year, special decorations from Christmas celebrations past come out of hiding to create a festive atmosphere for sharing with family and friends during the holiday season. For many, a nativity scene is a cherished tradition. Artists have sculpted many beautiful variations on the nativity scene that are treasured by their owners. Habitat for Humanity is providing a special opportunity
Read MoreBreakfast in Rippey Dec. 7
The Friends of Rippey will host a breakfast Saturday, Dec. 7, from 9 am to noon in the Rippey Community Center. The menu includes eggs, sausage, cinnamon rolls, fruit and juice. A free will donation will be accepted. The quilt raffle drawing will be done at noon. The winner need not be present to win.
Read MoreHSAP students perform readers’ theater
Slappy Hooper was the biggest, fastest, bestest sign painter of all time. Just give him some paint, and a brush and “slip, slop, slap” the job was done– and never a brush stroke in sight! Poor Slappy’s signs were TOO good. They attracted bees, melted snow, and the eagle flew right off one sign. His
Read MoreGreenespeak poetry event coming to Greene Bean Coffee
Greenespeak, an evening of original, local poetry, will be a highlight of Black Coffee Friday on Friday, Nov. 29, at Greene Bean Coffee in Jefferson. Poets are invited to an open mic from 7 to 9 pm. Members of the Coven poetry group
Read MoreInfant CPR class a success at medical center
Greene County Medical Center’s Advanced Women’s Care clinic, in partnership with Greene County EMS, recently held two infant CPR classes for 20 new parents and grandparents.
Read More4-H members attend leadership training
4-H members from Story, Boone and Greene counties joined together Friday, Nov. 15, to learn about the fundamentals of leadership.
Read MoreFundraising under way for April 26 Relay for Life of Greene County
Melvin Coil honored at age 101 by Branstad
Melvin G. Coil of Manson (pictured, seated), longtime Jefferson resident, was honored Oct. 14 with 24 other centenarians by Gov Terry Branstad (left) and Lt Gov Kim Reynolds at a ceremony at the Scheman Building on the Iowa State University campus. Coil lived in Greene County for 99 years until he sold his home in 2010 and moved to Manson…
Read MoreHappy Birthday, Andrew Carnegie!
Andrew Carnegie was born Nov. 26, 1835, in Dunfermline, Scotland. His family emigrated to America in 1848 and he became a pioneer of industry in 19th century, building the American steel industry. He became one of the wealthiest entrepreneurs of his time. After he sold his steel business he gave his fortune away to cultural, educational, and scientific institutions for…
Read MoreGreene County student wins gold in Special Olympics bowling
For the third year in a row, the Greene County Rams brought home a gold medal from the Special Olympics state bowling tournament. This was junior Rylie Breheny’s first year bowling, and she demonstrated that she has talent. Rylie was among the 836 Special Olympics Iowa (SOIA) bowlers who competed Saturday, Nov. 23. Rylie’s (16-21) female division bowled at Bowlarama…
Read MoreDefiant grace
~a column about Jefferson by Colleen O’Brien When the day finally arrived that I got to go home from college my freshman year, I felt like I’d been a stranger in a strange land for three years instead of three months. The only time I’d been away from home prior to my 18th year was to spend a week each…
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