History Boy Theatre Co, your professional regional theatre company, brings another big city theatre production to Greene County. Stephen Sondheim’s COMPANY will open June 12 with performances on June 13 and 14, and also on June 19, 20, and 21. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7 pm with Sunday matinees at 2. Tickets for all performances are available at RVP~1875, 115 S.…
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Weather data, week ending May 8
April showers have continued into May in Jefferson. According to data from volunteer weather observer John Beltz, Jefferson received .86 inch of rain during the week ending May 8 at 6 am. Temperatures varied only 21 degrees during the week, from a high temperature of 85 degrees to a low temperature of 44 degrees.
Read MoreBosshart – Frederick
Steve and Tracy Bosshart of rural Jefferson announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Melissa to Bill Frederick, son of Al and Ann Frederick of rural Jefferson. Melissa is a 2009 graduate of Jefferson-Scranton High School. She graduated from the University of Iowa with a bachelor of science degree in biology in 2013. She is a lab technician at…
Read MoreDo you have difficulty committing to an apple?
~a column by Colleen O’Brien I just read the weirdest thing: “We know that in a convenience-driven world, a whole apple is too big of a commitment.” Wow.
Read MoreCounty supervisors to appoint tree committee
Drew Sorenson is known throughout the county as an astronomer looking out into the universe, but he spoke Monday with the Greene County board of supervisors about something firmly planted in the ground – the trees that surround the courthouse. Sorenson is concerned about the two very large ash trees and the maple trees on the north side of the…
Read MoreMedical Center’s DAISY Award to Lori Harrah
Lori Harrah, RN, is the newest recipient of the DAISY Award at Greene County Medical Center. The award presentation was Wednesday morning and coincided with National Nurses’ Week. Becky Wolf, public health director and a member of the DAISY committee, was emcee. The nominations of all seven nominees were read.
Read MoreHenning leaves Chamber director position
Greene County Chamber president Omega Sang reports that April 30 was the last day on the job for Chamber executive director Chris Henning. Henning joined the Chamber as a contractor in May of 2013 to assist the board and the Bell Tower Festival committee pull together the 2013 festival. Later that summer she accepted the part-time position as executive director.
Read MoreMcFarland Clinic plans June 1 opening
JEFFERSON – The McFarland Clinic Jefferson office will be open for patients on Monday, June 1. The new office is located at 106 West Washington Street, Suite 2, adjacent to Hy-Vee. “My colleagues and I are proud to continue providing health care to you and your family here in Jefferson,” said Dr James Gerdes.
Read MoreBill Riley Talent Search returns to Bell Tower Festival
Spots reserved for Greene County residents until May 17 The Bill Riley Talent Search will once again be part of the Bell Tower Festival entertainment. The show is scheduled for Saturday, June 13, at 5 pm on the plaza stage. Entries are now being accepted with priority given to Greene County residents through May 17. After that date, entries will…
Read MoreWalters’ impact measured in decades of service
Alice Walters was feted Sunday afternoon at the sixth annual Greene County Community Impact Award presentation in the courthouse rotunda. About 80 persons attended the festive event, including relatives from Minneapolis and Ames, and Pastors Bill and Sheri Daylong of Mount Vernon, formerly of Jefferson. Emcee Jerry Roberts called the event “a celebration of Greene County volunteerism.”
Read MoreM&M Divide funds to outdoor classroom
The Greene County Soil & Water Conservation District Club recently accepted a check for $2,500 for its outdoor classroom where, for 30 years, Greene County youngsters have learned about wildlife, habitat, conservation, hunter safety and more.
Read MoreDry, warm weather allows progress in planting
Dry weather allowed Iowa farmers to make excellent progress in spring planting during the week ending May 3, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were 5.6 days suitable for fieldwork; there were 5.4 days suitable in west central Iowa. Although the primary activity during the week was planting, other activities included fertilizer and herbicide application, as…
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