To the editor, To date, no one has presented thisview point on the proposed school bond issue. It is more important than any issue already presented. Please consider this discourse. Everything man encounters has a cyclical nature, with economics being one of the most pronounced. Recent observers, having no interest in jading their reports, detect no meaningful economic recovery. An…
Read MoreMonth: August 2015
Police blotter – August, 2015
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Monday, Aug. 31: Routine activity reported. Sunday, Aug. 30: Routine activity reported. Saturday, Aug. 29: At 12:42 am a complainant reported a domestic disturbance and a female being drug out of a house in the 400 block of E. Harrison St. Upon the arrival of officers, an ambulance was…
Read MoreSheriff’s report – August, 2015
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Monday, Aug. 31: At 1:50 pm the chief deputy sheriff investigated the reported theft of items from the Sparky’s One Stop in Rippey. At 2:56 pm the chief deputy sheriff was asked to assist the Boone County Sheriff’s Office with a possible forgery case.
Read MoreTree Tracings
~by Valerie Ogren, Greene County Genealogical Society Meeting notice: The Greene County Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, Sept. 5, at 10 am in the basement meeting room of the Jefferson public library. Bob Tucker will share some of his family research “The Hoppes Family – Switzerland to America – Part 2.” If you have some family stories you would like…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – John Berg
To the Editor, Having finished reading GreeneCountyNewsOnline letters to the editor regarding the school bond issue I would like to get my two cents worth in. Previous letters to the editor have tried to present their opinions and uninformed economic analysis as fact. Starting a paragraph with the word FACT all in capital letters does not make it such without…
Read MoreAmeling – Chargo
Danielle Ameling and John Chargo of Marion announce their engagement and approaching wedding. Parents of the bride-elect are Dave and Dianne Ameling of Ossian. Parents of the future bridegroom are Tori and Jim Riley of Jefferson and Dan and Brenda Chargo of Glidden. Danielle is a 2005 graduate of South Winneshiek High School and a 2009 graduate of Grand View…
Read MoreSweet corn samples at TJ Gardens during the farmers market
The volunteers of the Thomas Jefferson Gardens of Greene County are looking forward to handing out samples of their Stowell’s Evergreen white sweet corn next Tuesday, Sept. 1, from 4 to 6:30 pm in the Gardens.
Read MoreDogs get the pool next Saturday
The doggie paddle will be the stroke of choice next Saturday, Sept. 5, for the annual Doggie Paddle to close the Jefferson municipal. Canine swim time is 1 to 4 pm. As in previous years, there will be a canine swimsuit contest. There is a $4 charge per dog, with proceeds going to Animal Protection and Education (APE) charity to…
Read MoreJohn 15 Vineyard plans open house
Dean and Nancy Rogers will host the annual fall open house at John 15 Vineyard next Saturday, Sept. 5, from 9 am to 6 pm. They’ve planned a fun-filled day of events to welcome in the grape harvest. The newest attraction is the addition of a retail store where fresh grapes, jams, jellies, juice, syrup, pies, roll-up, grape-filled cookies and…
Read MoreTunes & Treats in Churdan park Aug. 30
The Town and Country Band will host a Tunes and Treats fundraiser Sunday, Aug. 30 in the Churdan city park. Desserts will be served from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. At 7 pm the band will perform a variety of music ranging from marches to Broadway. Highlights will include “Clarinet Polka” featuring Phyllis Minnihan, Ruth Consier and Renaye Lindgren, and “Conversation…
Read MoreBlood drive in Jefferson Sept. 8
Need for 0-negative blood is critical LifeServe Blood Center will hold a community blood drive Tuesday, Sept. 8, from 12:30 to 5:30 pm at the Trinity Lutheran Church, 801 W. Lincoln Way in Jefferson. Call 1-800-287-4903 or visit www.lifeservebloodcenter.org to make an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome.
Read MoreJefferson public library earns state accreditation
Jefferson Public Library Accredited Iowa Library Services has announced that the Jefferson public library has met the conditions for state accreditation as outlined in “In Service to Iowa: Public Library Standards Fifth Edition.”
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