Paton-Churdan High School honored members of the class of 2014 at a mentor/awards banquet May 19 at the Loren Shriver Community Center in Paton. Each senior invited and recognized someone who had a positive influence on him or her. The seniors introduced their mentors and read essays about that person’s role in his life.
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Bell Tower Festival sponsors announced
The annual Bell Tower Festival relies on sponsors to assist in planning, providing volunteers, and for funding. With the theme Iowa’s Emerald County: There’s no place like home, sponsorship levels were made available at several levels. As of June 1, sponsors for the 35th annual Bell Tower Festival are: Emerald sponsors, $1,000 or more – Home State Bank, Peoples Trust…
Read MoreThe world is such a beautiful place and exists without our help
~a column by Colleen O’Brien The world’s storms and winds and sunshine and seasons roll over us and everything else like we’re not here. But it is humankind, not nature, that is the entity at fault for war, genocide, injustice, prejudice, obesity, the concreting of the world. The world itself – nature – is impartial in its daily behaviors, however…
Read MoreHolz, Ernst winners in the GOP; Erickson to face Baltimore for IA House seat
As expected, voter turnout in the primary election Tuesday was much higher among Republicans than Democrats. In Greene County, 768 voters – 11.38 percent of the registered voters – cast ballots. That figure included 607 ballots in the Republican primary and 161 ballots in the Democratic primary. Unofficial election results were released at 9:45 Tuesday night by the county auditor’s…
Read MorePlaza Stage offers full schedule of entertainment
The Plaza Stage will be the hub for activities as Bell Tower Festival organizers welcome munchkins of all ages to celebrate Iowa’s Emerald County: There’s no place like home. The schedule follows: Friday, June 13 6 pm – Flag Ceremony sponsored by the Elks Lodge on the Bell Tower Plaza. 6:50 – Presentation of the Colors by the VFW and…
Read MoreRippey gym renamed to honor Bill and Maybelle Wisecup
~by Mary Weaver One of the final acts of the East Greene board of education is the re-naming the Rippey gymnasium. While the classroom portion of the building will be razed soon, the gym will continue to be used by the Greene County Schools. In recognition of the $250,000 donation from the Wisecup estate, it will be called the William…
Read MoreFestival T-shirts available now
Advance sale at discounted price for barbecue tickets, inflatables The official 35th annual Bell Tower Festival T-shirts are now available at the Greene County Chamber and Development office at 220 N.Chestnut in Jefferson. The tees feature a full-color screen print of the “Emerald County: There’s No Place Like Home” logo designed by Krystal Berger. Printed by Muir Embroidery on a…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending May 30
In Greene County district court Brian Scott Davis, 36, of Clemons was sentenced May 23 to five years in prison after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of operating while intoxicated (OWI)-third offense. All but 30 days of the prison sentence was suspended. His driver’s license was revoked for six years, and he must complete a community…
Read MoreCity of Jefferson posts 2013 salaries, wages
The Jefferson city council at its May 27 regular meeting approved the listing of city employees’ salaries for calendar year 2013. Per the Code of Iowa, salaries and wages paid by tax-funded public bodies including counties, cities and public school districts are public information and are to be published annually as a legal notice. For salaries and wages paid by…
Read MoreWhat’s for breakfast?
More than 200 dozen eggs, 150 pounds of sausage, 18 gallons of OJ, a dozen gallons of milk, coffee for an army and gallons of syrup and enough pancake mix to make hundreds and hundreds of pancakes! The grocery list is staggering for t he Jefferson volunteer fire department’s annual breakfast, served up the Saturday morning of the Bell Tower Festival for more…
Read MoreShow and Shine car and cycle show returns to Festival
s 35th annual Bell Tower Festival. All vehicles are welcome with check-in Saturday, June 14, from 8 to 11 am at the corner of W. State and Vine Streets in downtown Jefferson. Door prizes will be awarded, and the first 150 entries will get a dash plaque. Winners of awards will be chosen by the planning committee, and the top 10 awards…
Read MoreHistorical Society program to highlight theatre building
Mike Piepel presenting history of Sierra Theatre building, an entertainment center for 130 years Mike Piepel of Jefferson will present the history of the Sierra Community Theatre building at the Greene County Historical Society’s June meeting, set for Friday (June 6) at Central Christian Church in Jefferson. The theatre building was built in the 1880s as the Head Brothers Opera…
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