The top Good News story last Sunday was the price of gas, and the good news has gotten even better. Last Saturday, Dec. 13, the price of a gallon of gasoline in Jefferson was $3.33, 16 cents less than the previous Monday. The price of gas is still sliding downward…. all the way to $2.14 Saturday afternoon, Dec. 20.
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Churches tell Christmas schedules
Area churches have announced Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services as follows: Paton Presbyterian Church will host a traditional Christmas Eve program of carols and readings with the children Tuesday, Dec. 23, at 7 pm. Trinity Lutheran Church, Jefferson, Christmas Eve at 5:30 pm, Christmas Day at 9:30 am Central Christian Church, Jefferson, Christmas Eve at 5:30 pm Grand Junction…
Read MoreARC receives holiday donations
Members of the Jefferson Garden Club skipped gifts at the club’s annual Christmas luncheon and instead donated cash to the Greene County Christian Action Resource Center (ARC) food pantry. Pictured in club member Jeanne Myer (left) presenting a check for $150 to ARC coordinator Dianne Blackmer.
Read MoreCookies and apples for Santa and his reindeer
The inside story is that Santa leaves extra presents for families who treat the reindeer as the special creatures they are. These cherry oatmeal cookies celebrate the red nose of the most famous reindeer of all, Rudolph. A little flattery of Rudolph won’t hurt the gift deposit under your Christmas tree. For the recipe, click here: Cherry Oatmeal Cookies And,…
Read MoreWeather data, week ending Dec. 19
After a mild 10 days or so, Mother Nature reminded area residents that she does intend to send along winter this year. High temperatures declined quickly mid-week, according to data provided by volunteer weather observer John Beltz. Beltz gives date for the 24 hours preceding 7 am on the date listed.
Read MoreHoliday ‘housekeeping’ at GreeneCountyNewsOnline
GreeneCountyNewsOnline readers everywhere, of all ages, are invited to submit holiday items to share in updates in the next couple of weeks. Favorite memories, family traditions, a unique holiday picture, recipes, original poetry, or even just a greeting in lieu of Christmas cards are all welcome. Even a child’s drawing could be scanned and then posted to GreeneCountyNewsOnline. “During the…
Read MoreThe best gifts
~Denise O’Brien Van When I was a little girl growing up in Jefferson, I got the most wonderful Christmas presents. Lots of them were identical to the gifts my sister Colleen received–red chenille bathrobes, cowgirl outfits, patch quilts made by Grandma Mae, doll buggies and books we were meant to share.
Read MoreRams split vs the Comets; both teams with winning HOIAC records at break
The Greene County Rams split varsity basketball games in Jefferson Friday evening against the North Polk Comets. The girls overcame a 10 point halftime deficit to lead by one at the end of the third quarter, only to lose by nine points, 58-49. The boys held a 14 point lead at halftime, but the lead dwindled to only one point…
Read MoreAlice Taylor, 1947-2014
Services will be held Monday, Dec. 22, at 11 am at Slininger-Rossow Funeral Home in Jefferson for Alice Taylor, 67, of Ankeny, formerly of Jefferson. Alice Taylor was born on July 17, 1947 in Jefferson, IA. She passed away Dec. 14, 2014 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. Alice graduated from Jefferson High School in 1965. She attended Wayne State…
Read MoreConsumer alert: Iowans report surge of government imposter scams
DES MOINES – Dozens of Iowans daily are reporting government imposter scams to the Consumer Protection Division and local law enforcement throughout the state. “Iowans report that callers claiming they’re with the IRS or local authorities warn the recipient of the call to act immediately to clear up some sort of supposed fee, taxes or debt,” attorney general Tom Miller…
Read MoreElks Christmas dinner tradition continues
Deadline nearing for RSVPs Christmas Day the Jefferson Elks Lodge #2306 will prepare and serve a traditional Christmas meal to those individuals and couples who would otherwise be spending the day alone. Elks members, their spouses, children, and grandchildren, will donate time from their Christmas Day to prepare and serve this free Christmas meal.
Read MoreSale of Rippey property, early retirement on school board agenda
City of Rippey may become owners of gym to be used by school The Greene County school board at its regular meeting tonight (Dec. 17) will look at a much different idea for the sale of the former Rippey school property than was first proposed. The new plan calls for the city of Rippey to own not only the vacant lot on…
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