To the editor, I’m not really the type of person to get hung up on dates but Jan. 3 is difficult. On Jan. 3, 2008, after already spending 28 years on this planet, I became a very different person. I watched my best friend and battle buddy, Tom Casey, fall down to a sniper bullet.
Read MoreMonth: December 2015
Greene County magistrate court, week ending Dec. 25
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Dec. 16 in a case against Nicole Marie Choate of Grand Junction. Choate was fined $100 with a $35 surcharge on each of two counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Two counts of accessory to a misdemeanor were dismissed. Court costs were $60.
Read MoreO’Malley to speak in Jefferson Tuesday
Gov Martin O’Malley (D) of Maryland, candidate for president, will bring his New Leadership forum to Prairie Blue on the west side of the square in Jefferson Tuesday, Dec. 28. Doors will open at 5:30 pm. The New Leadership forums will focus on how Gov O’Malley would bring his vision to build on President Obama’s progress and address critical issues facing Iowa…
Read MorePolice blotter, December 2015
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Thursday, Dec. 31: At 11:50 am an officer investigated a two vehicle collision at E. Park St and S. Mulberry St. Claudette Sherlock was northbound on S. Mulberry St. Nick Murphy was eastbound on E. Park St. Sherlock lost control entering the curve at the intersection and struck Murphy’s…
Read MoreSheriff’s report, December 2015
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Thursday, Dec. 31: At 11:42 am, a deputy was dispatched for the report of a male subject discharging a firearm from a white pickup near the Webster-Greene County line on County Road P-33 (R Ave) in Dawson Township. The described vehicle was not located in that area upon…
Read MoreFatal accident Saturday south of Scranton
A Des Moines woman was killed in a one vehicle accident that occurred Saturday, Dec. 26, on Highway 25 south of Scranton. According to a report from the Iowa State Patrol, the accident occurred at 6:47 pm just north of 280th St in Scranton Township. Ashley Andrews, 20, of Scranton was southbound driving a 2005 Chevrolet Malibu. She drove onto the shoulder, and…
Read MoreJPRD holds food drive, tells winter break activities
The Jefferson park and recreation department is once again holding its holiday food drive to benefit the Greene County Christian Action Resource Center food pantry. Now through Jan. 3, the daily fee for non-members will be waived for anyone who brings at least one non-perishable item for the food pantry. At least one item per person, per day is requested.…
Read MoreTeen Outreach does service projects
Greene County students in the Teen Outreach Program ® had a busy December with service projects at the long term care unit of Greene County Medical Center and at the Greene County Early Learning Center. The students made two separate visits to long term care. They played bingo with residents on the first visit and returned a week later…
Read MoreWebb House open Sundays for families
The Webb House will be open for family time from 2 to 4 pm Sundays in January. There is no admission charge; drinks and snacks will be available for purchase. Children 10 and younger should bring an adult with them. The Webb House is located at 401 S. Wilson in Jefferson. It is owned an operated as a youth center by…
Read MoreBrinker to retire from Regency Park
Regency Park Nursing & Rehabilitation Center’s longtime maintenance director Lyle Brinker will retire Dec. 31 after 27 years of service. A farewell celebration will be held Wednesday, Dec. 30, at 1:30 pm at Regency Park. All friends, coworkers and well-wishers are welcome to attend. Brinker said he is excited to move into the next chapter of his life but knows…
Read MoreLate muzzleloader deer season open through Jan. 10
The final stretch for hunters to pursue Iowa’s world class deer began Dec. 21 with the start of the late muzzleloader season and the re-opening of the popular archery season. Both seasons close Jan. 10.
Read MoreWeather, week ending Dec. 25
Greene County residents had resigned themselves to a green Christmas until snow started falling in the early morning of Christmas Eve. The snow didn’t stop until Jefferson had 5.8 inches on the ground. Measurements provided by volunteer weather observer John Beltz are for the 24 hours preceding 6 am on the date listed. Beltz reports a high temperature of 48…
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