(Edited Nov. 17, 10:30 am) Northbound driver fails to stop; alcohol may be a factor Emergency responders were at the intersection of Highways 30 and 25 for the second time in less than 24 hours when they responded to a collision there at about 1 am Saturday, Nov. 15. The accidents were similar, with an eastbound vehicle and a northbound vehicle…
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Postponed
The Rippey Lions Club’s “Super Spaghetti Supper” has been rescheduled for Sunday, Nov 16, from noon to 2 pm. The meal will be served at the Rippey United Methodist Church. A free will donation will be accepted with proceeds going to community projects.
Read MoreNo serious injuries as trailer and semi collide on Highway 30 at Scranton
There were no serious injuries but traffic on Highway 30 at Scranton was limited to one lane for more than two hours Friday morning as debris from an accident at the intersection of Highways 30 and 25 was cleaned up. According to information from Greene County sheriff Steve Haupert, Donald Ray Livesay, 45, of Panora was northbound on Highway 25…
Read MoreTracks in dewy grass lead officers to suspects
Arrest warrants have been issued in thefts from five garages and two vehicle thefts in Jefferson in late September. Barry Arthur Downs, 20, of Nevada and Erin Michelle Burnie, 34, of Jefferson have multiple charges against them.
Read MoreAdopt-a-Family accepting donations, registrations
Registration deadline is Nov. 24 Greene County Adopt-a-Family’s Christmas Campaign is underway. The Adopt-a-Family board is seeking to raise $12,000 to purchase food and other items for Christmas baskets for Greene County families in need. Monetary donations can be mailed to AAF, PO Box 364, Jefferson, IA 50129, or deposited directly at any local Peoples Trust & Savings Bank location.…
Read MoreLetter to the editor
Dear Editor, On behalf of the veterans of Greene County, I wish to publicly thank all who are responsible for the courtesies extended to us during this year’s Veterans Day activities. The delicious hot breakfast in the high school Ram Restaurant followed by a rousing vocal and instrumental concert in the packed high school auditorium were overwhelming to many of…
Read MoreRestoration of courtroom dome completed
The stained glass dome in the courtroom of the Greene County courthouse was re-installed Nov. 4 with only one small mishap that resulted in minor damage to a small portion of the courtroom’s plaster ceiling. The dome was taken apart, cleaned and reassembled with no breakage of the 97-year-old stained glass. County engineer Wade Weiss told the board of supervisors…
Read MoreP-C students and the community honor veterans
The Paton-Churdan gymnasium was full Tuesday morning for the school’s annual Veterans Day program. Honored guests were about two dozen veterans, most of them members of American Legion Edward English Post 198 of Churdan. As is tradition, the high school choir sang the National Anthem and the kindergarten class led the Pledge of Allegiance. All elementary students participated, either singing or presenting…
Read MoreRotary auction catalog ready for perusing
Click on the zebra for the complete catalog The Jefferson Rotary Club is putting the finishing touches on its 16th annual benefit auction. The dinner and auction will be held Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Elks lodge in Jefferson. Social hour and a silent auction begins at 5:30 pm, followed by dinner at 6:30 and the live auction at 7:30.…
Read MoreCouncil okays preliminary plat for Wild Rose Jefferson
The Jefferson city council at its Nov. 11 meeting approved the preliminary plat for Wild Rose Jefferson. Don Marner of Snyder & Associates presented the plan to the council. He explained that the total development is 40 acres. Two outlots are designated for storm water control. Their location has been changed since the first tentative site plans were released last March.…
Read MoreCommunity Players posts casting call
The Community Players of Greene County have announced auditions for its winter production, the comedy “Pools Paradise,” with performances in late February. Auditions will be held Sunday, Nov. 23, at 4 pm and Monday, Nov. 24, at 7 pm at the Masonic hall, 120 N. Wilson (formerly Figenshaw Furniture) in Jefferson.
Read MoreCounty secondary roads crew preparing for winter
The Greene County secondary roads department is well positioned for whatever Mother Nature throws at the county this winter. According to county engineer Wade Weiss, the county has on hand 4,000 tons of sand and 1,500 tons of salt. The two are mixed at a 2:1 ratio – two parts sand and one part salt. Weiss said the winter mix…
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