~by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) At year’s end, most Americans take stock of the previous 12 months and consider if they met their goals for the year. A review of one’s bank account, pay stub or job status and even a peek at the bathroom scale give folks a pretty good idea if they stayed true to their New…
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Thank you from the Adopt a Family board
To our generous supporters, Thanks to everyone for supporting the holiday food basket project again this year. We served 185 Greene County families. We have so many wonderful people who donate time and monetary donations. Your generosity is appreciated so much! We live in a very giving county. Thank you again. ~Adopt a Family board members
Read MoreRecapping 2015 and looking ahead
The energy and growth that was the hallmark of 2014 in Greene County continued in 2015, although by year end, some were beginning to question if the vigor was sustainable. The opening of Wild Rose Jefferson was the single biggest story of the year. A gala grand opening of the $40 million gaming resort and entertainment venue on Aug. 7…
Read MoreJeff council hires police chief as public works director
The Jefferson city council held a special meeting Thursday at noon to approve the hiring of police chief Dave Morlan as the city’s new public works director. According to city administrator Mike Palmer, a committee of six interviewed three candidates for the position. The special meeting was called because the next regular council meeting isn’t until Jan. 12 and the…
Read MorePlenty of snow and record-breaking precip in Jefferson
County residents had just dug out from the 5.8 inches of Christmas snow when another 4.8 inches fell Dec. 29. According to volunteer weather observer John Beltz, Jefferson received a total of 10.9 inches of snow from Christmas Eve through New Year’s Eve. Beltz said that 7.1 inches of snow is average for December. The snow, along with nearly 2…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Dec. 28, 2015 Rippey public library: Librarian Andrea Williams. Phone: 515.436.7714; Website: www.rippey.lib.ia.us; E-mail: rippeyli@windstream.net
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~by Valerie Ogren for the Greene County Historical Society Meeting notice: The Greene County Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, Jan. 2, at 10 am in the basement meeting room of the Jefferson public library. Library director Jane Millard will present a program “Nuggets of News.” She will give hints on how to gather small tidbits of information from newspapers to aide in research. There might…
Read MoreWild Rose-Jefferson tells spring entertainment line up
Wild Rose Casino and Resort – Jefferson is continuing to develop its entertainment schedule with a combination of legendary artists, up and coming acts and local favorites. The casino announced on Facebook this week that it will host the following entertainers: Gaelic Storm on Friday, March 18 Brad Morgan on Saturday, April 16 Kansas on Saturday, April 23 Adam Pope…
Read MoreJeff council slates special meeting
The Jefferson city council will hold a special meeting Thursday, Dec. 31, at noon at city hall. Two items are on the agenda: considering approval to hire a public works director; and considering the appointment of a police chief. According to city administrator Mike Palmer, police chief Dave Morlan is taking another position within the city.
Read MoreApplicants needed for Scranton council seat
The Scranton city council plans to appoint a new member at its regular meeting Thursday, Jan. 7. The appointee will replace Randy Winkelman due to his election as mayor. Residents of Scranton who are interested in serving on the city council are asked to submit a letter to city clerk Melinda Hinners prior to the meeting. The applicants should also…
Read MoreBeta Tau Delta hosts beach party
A roomful of kids and several Beta Tau Delta volunteers had more fun than “Olaf at a Beach Party” in the activity room of the Jefferson public library on an early-out Wednesday in December. The event was hosted in conjunction with the Beta Tau Delta Bahama Beach themed Virtual Charity Ball fundraiser.
Read MoreEat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow is coming faster than ever
~a column by Colleen O’Brien New years come and old years go, and the more that have gone by, the faster the next one comes. Time does not really speed up as we move from active life to the rocking chair on the porch. But the perception is there. The mystery is why we begin to think this. There are…
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