Morlan expects not to find damage, but warns of more severe weather coming Greene County emergency management director Dennis Morlan activated storm spotters Wednesday afternoon for the first time in three years. He explained that when there is potential for “nasty” weather, he watches radar from three different sources. He saw a wind rotation near Yale and Jamaica that looked…
Read MoreDay: November 11, 2015
Students, communities mark Veterans Day
School children, veterans, and other area residents took time Wednesday to honor the nation’s military veterans on Veterans Day. Twenty-two veterans were honored at the annual Veterans Day assembly at Paton-Churdan. John Lonergan, adjutant of American Legion Post 198, made remarks. “We’re here today to honor our service members and to remember the sacrifices that they made and the courage…
Read MoreGreene County 4-H honors members, adults
The Greene County 4-H program honored members, adults and businesses for their accomplishments during the 2014-15 year. Awards were presented Sunday afternoon in ceremonies held at the Greene County High School auditorium in Jefferson. A highlight of the day was the presentation of special awards to one outstanding 4-H member at each level – junior, grades 4-6; intermediate, grades 7-8;…
Read MoreThe ‘greatest generation’ at home topic of Sunday program
More than 130 persons, one of the largest audiences in recent years, heard how Greene County residents coped with World War Two at a Sunday afternoon hosted by the Greene County Historical Society. Presenters were Mikki Schwarzkopf and Denise O’Brien Van. The two spent many months pouring over every issue of The Bee and the Jefferson Herald from the war…
Read MoreHarbaugh heads KIDS with a Connection
After a summer spent learning the ropes for Greene County Extension’s KIDS with a Connection program, Janice Harbaugh is busy matching mentors and mentees, and launching monthly activities. With the retirement of Mary Tighe in July, Harbaugh assumed leadership of the mentoring program.
Read MoreFree health insurance enrollment assistance available
A health insurance navigator will be at the Jefferson public library Tuesday, Nov. 17, from noon to 5 pm to help Iowans enroll in health coverage on the marketplace at healthcare.gov or through Iowa Medicaid. Licensed navigators can help you apply for coverage, review detailed information about health insurance plans, and determine your eligibility for cost savings.
Read MorePrairie Blue planning Holiday Shop of local art
Prairie Blue invites all local artists/artisans to participate in a Holiday Shop. All items must be original and created by the artist; prints are accepted. All hand-crafted items will be considered, including needlework or knitting. “We are encouraging folks to shop locally for the holidays. Prairie Blue is committed to supporting the creative arts in our community and we are…
Read MoreAuction of gift baskets to benefit Adopt-A-Family
Does Drove 196 is once again auctioning a wide variety of gift baskets, with all proceeds to benefit Adopt-A-Family. The 50 baskets feature gift items, toys and books, pet care items, décor and more. They’re displayed in the south lobby of the courthouse. Silent bids will be accepted through Tuesday, Nov. 24, with bidding closing at 6 pm.
Read MoreEngineering overruns exceed damages against contractor
Although it wasn’t labeled as an effort to spend city dollars locally, that’s what happened as the Jefferson city council on Tuesday considered a pay estimate and a request for additional pay from the city engineer. “It’s been an interesting construction year to say the least,” city engineer John Milligan said to begin the discussion of pay for Scharnweber Water…
Read MoreGray plastic
~a column by Colleen O’Brien I’ve read that Americans are considered to be childlike in behavior and attitude compared to western Europeans. This is the opinion of people from those cultures older than ours as they watch us smile all the time, showing off our fluoridation and orthodontia, deceived from thinking we’re baring our teeth. Even though we all come…
Read MorePrivate pesticide applicator training planned
Greene County Extension will hold its private pesticide applicator recertification training Tuesday, Dec. 8, from 1:30 to 3:30 pm at Clover Hall on the Greene County Fairgrounds in Jefferson. The training is for any private agricultural crop producers in the state of Iowa who apply restricted-use pesticide on property they own or rent. Those applicators in Greene County who are…
Read MorePalmer, supervisors rehash IFA loan discussions
The city of Jefferson has not abandoned the proposed Water Tower rental housing project, city administrator Mike Palmer told the county board of supervisors Monday morning.
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