~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 MoreDay: August 30, 2015
Letter 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.”
Read MoreHazardous waste collection nets nearly three-quarters of a ton
Jefferson residents diverted 1,491 pounds of hazardous waste from landfills at the collection event held Aug. 15 at the Greene County Fairgrounds. The collection netted 309 pounds of pesticides, 290 pounds of oil based paint, 248 pounds of used motor oil, 127 pounds of bases, 100 pounds of paint-related material, 92 pounds of aerosols, 88 pounds of antifreeze, 82 pounds…
Read MoreRegency Park tells Employee of the Month
Amy Maguire (second from left) was recognized as employee of the month for August at Regency Park Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Jefferson. She is pictured with dietary manager Melissa Smith (left), administrator Randy Downey, and director of nursing Beverly Mentzer (right).
Read MoreWeather data, week ending Aug. 28
The first week of school was a comfortable one for students in Greene County’s school districts. Volunteer weather observer reports a high temperature of 80 degrees over the weekend, but a high of only 74 degrees once school started Monday. Low temperature for the week was 49 degrees on three nights. Beltz reports .6 inches of rain Friday before 6…
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