Funeral services for Louis D. Tronchetti, 88, of Jefferson, were held Thursday, Nov. 19, at First United Methodist Church in Jefferson. Words of comfort were offered by the Rev Julie Poulsen, pastor of the church. Soloist was Gary Haupert, accompanied by Danille Curtis. Honorary bearers were the Jefferson High School class of 1945.
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Grassley honored as ‘Champion for Children’
Honored for leadership on juvenile justice reform WASHINGTON – Senate Judiciary Committee chairman Chuck Grassley received the Champion for Children Award by the Campaign for Fair Sentencing of Youth for his leadership on juvenile justice reform. The group commended Grassley for his work to eliminate life without parole sentences for crimes committed as children.
Read MoreRotary auction nets another $30,000 for community projects
The Jefferson Rotary Club’s 17th annual benefit auction Friday evening raised about $30,000 that will be used to fund a wide variety of local projects through a grant process. More than 160 persons attended the steak dinner served by the local Does Drove at the Elks lodge in Jefferson.
Read MoreSalvation Army Red Kettle campaign starts next weekend
The Salvation Army service unit in Greene County will conduct this year’s Red Kettle campaign on Friday evenings and Saturdays at several locations in Greene County for five weekends starting Nov. 20. Ninety percent of the money received in Greene County will be spent in Greene County to help families and individuals needing assistance with essential human needs. Last fiscal…
Read MoreBidding now open in ‘Holiday of Lights’ at the medical center
The trees and wreaths now on display in the main lobby and in the sunny corridor of the new expansion of Greene County Medical Center are part of the auxiliary’s annual “Holiday of Lights.” The fundraiser is always well in advance of the holidays so the highest bidders can make their new items part of their holiday décor at home.
Read MoreDiabetes health fair slated
The diabetes support group is holding a diabetes health fare from 3:30 to 5:30 pm at the Greene County Extension office at 104 W. Washington St, Jefferson. The public is invited to attend the fair and learn more about options for diabetics.
Read MoreGrade school basketball season is up and running
The Jefferson park and recreation department welcomed nine youth basketball teams to the Greene County Community Center during the first week of the grade school basketball season.
Read MoreQuilt raffle joins Holiday of Lights
The Greene County Medical Center is pleased to raffle a hand-quilted quilt as a companion fundraiser to the Holiday of Lights. The full-size quilt in features “hourglass” blocks in various shades offset with brown borders. It was donated by auxiliary member Karen North.
Read More4-H news
Greenbrier 4-H Club The annual Greenbrier 4-H potluck was held Nov 1 at the Presbyterian Church in Jefferson. After the supper, Abby Badger called the meeting to order with Brian Hardaway leading the Pledge of Allegiance. Kara Schroeder led the introduction of families; and then Abby and Kara led an icebreaker game. Arthur Bardole, Abby, Samantha Hardaway, and Kara explained…
Read MoreWeather data, week ending Nov. 13
Jefferson received just a little less than an inch of rain on Thursday according to volunteer weather observer John Beltz. He reported a high temperature of 62 and a low of 31 degrees.
Read MoreBell Tower Foundation looking for CAT grant to finish carillon
The Mahanay Memorial Bell Tower turns 50 years old next October, and members of the Bell Tower Community Foundation want to give the tower a huge gift – 34 more bells hanging at the top of the tower, connected to a keyboard and ready to make music. The foundation is preparing an application through Vision Iowa’s Community Attractions and Tourism…
Read MoreHigh winds, heavy rain hit county, sirens sounded
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…
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