August 11, 2015 Letter to editor, There’s a lot happening in Greene County right now. It’s a time of growth and economic opportunity for all of us – new businesses, expanding industry and the start of a much needed housing development. If we want to continue with the current momentum of growth and economic opportunities, our school structure needs to…
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Medical center welcomes cardiologist
Greene County Medical Center welcomes cardiologist Dr Craig Stark to the medical center campus. Dr Stark, part of UnityPoint Clinic – Cardiology in Des Moines, will be in Jefferson the first and third Thursdays of each month beginning Sept. 3. Dr.Stark’s area of expertise is cardiac care and echocardiography. He is certified in cardiology, echocardiography, interventional cardiology and nuclear cardiology.…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – John Thompson
To the editor, As Senator Obama sought to lead the free world he promised America that he would provide “change we can believe in.” A message of “hope” became iconic to his candidacy. In August of 2008 he warned that electing a Republican would be “Four more years of the same divisive politics that is all about tearing people down…
Read MoreYard of the Month honors to Johnsons
The Jefferson Garden Club named the yard of De and Russ Johnson at 303 W. Lincoln Way for August Yard of the Month honors. Pictured are Russ and De Johnson (seated) and Garden Club members Pat Rusnak (left) and Mikki Schwarzkopf.
Read MoreSweet Corn Festival a sweet success
The sweet corn was plentiful and the shade was pleasant Sunday evening when members of First United Methodist Church in Jefferson hosted a Sweet Corn Festival Aug. 1. Pulled pork sandwiches, coleslaw and homemade fruit cobbler with ice cream rounded out the menu.
Read MoreChurdan, GJ in danger of losing their rescue squads
EMTs needed; financial help for training available ~by Dennis Morlan, Greene County emergency management coordinator On a state and national level, multiple reports indicate that volunteerism is in significant decline. According to data released by the Iowa Department of Health – Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, 74 percent of the EMS providers in Iowa are in the 30-59 age bracket…
Read MoreAugust 17 is Veterans Day at the Iowa State Fair
Active and retired military personnel will be honored throughout the day at the Iowa State Fair Monday, Aug. 17. Veterans will be honored with discounted gate admission on Veterans’ Day, Aug. 17. With a military I.D., retired and active members of the armed forces and their spouses will receive $8 gate admission from 7 am to 5 pm.
Read MoreA good week for farming
Dry conditions throughout the week with precipitation not arriving until the weekend allowed Iowa farmers 5.5 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending August 9, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Activities for the week included cutting hay as well as fungicide and insecticide applications. There were scattered reports of weed and insect issues in soybeans and…
Read MoreIowans invited to “get your ag on” at the State Fair
DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey invites Iowans attending the Iowa State Fair to learn more about the many exciting opportunities available in Iowa agriculture and then share their experiences using the #GetYourAgOn hashtag on social media.
Read MoreMargaret Baller celebrates 100th birthday
Margaret Baller celebrated her 100th birthday on Tuesday, Aug. 11, at Ever Greene Ridge. Her children Jim and Claudia were in attendance. Jim’s wife Jan [Lashier] and her family, including Jack and Kathy of Des Moines, and Bob and his mother Arlene Lashier of Clear Lake, helped in the celebration. Residents of Ever Greene Ridge also attended.
Read MoreRichard “Dick” Gordon, 1932-2015
A service of remembrance was held Tuesday, Aug. 11, at Slininger-Rossow Funeral Home in Jefferson for Richard “Dick” Gordon, 83, of Grand Junction. The Rev Julie Poulsen of First United Methodist Church in Jefferson offered words of comfort. Honorary bearers were Dick’s grandchildren Matt Gordon, Jacob Fester, Alex Gordon, Matthew Gordon, Jami Gordon, Darrin Gordon, Douglas Gordon, Jeanne Miller, Gabrielle…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Aug. 8
In Greene County district court Randy Alan Gray Jr, 36, of Scranton was sentenced July 27 to two years in prison after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of theft-third degree. The prison term was to be consecutive to the term in a case in which Gray was charged with operating while intoxicated, and to a term…
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