Historical Society has special program Sunday, Nov. 8, about that challenging era With the end of World War Two 70 years ago this fall, Greene County residents hoped their lives would return to normal. Along with the rest of the U.S.A., they had prayed and pitched in on the “Home Front” for four long years. The war had affected every single…
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Ram soccer team proposed
In the Heart of Iowa Activities Conference, four schools have high school soccer teams. Jeff Schroeder and Carl Behne asked the Greene County board of education at the board’s Oct. 21 meeting to add the Greene County Rams to the list. Greene County students have had the option to play soccer through sharing agreements, primarily with Boone High School, but…
Read MoreGrassley recognized for casting 12,000th vote in U.S. Senate
WASHINGTON – Senate leaders on Nov. 3 recognized Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa for casting his 12,000th Senate vote early Friday morning. Only 17 senators in history have cast more votes than Grassley. In addition, no senator serving today has gone as long as Grassley has without missing a vote. Grassley has cast 7,474 consecutive votes. Since Grassley was elected to the…
Read MoreErnst speaks against WOTUS rule
Today, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) took to the floor of the United States Senate Nov. 3 to urge support of her joint resolution of disapproval (S.J. Res. 22) to eliminate the expanded definition of the “Waters of the U.S.” (WOTUS) rule. To read a transcript of her comments, click here.
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Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Nov. 2, 2015 Community calendar: Tuesday, Nov. 3: City elections. Polls open from noon to 8 pm in the community room. Thursday, Nov. 12: Bye Bye Blues will meet at the home of Doris Brown for a potluck dinner at noon. This will be the last meeting of the season.
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~by Valerie Ogren for the Greene County Genealogical Society Meeting notice: The Greene County Genealogical Society will meet Saturday, Nov. 7, at 10 am in the basement meeting room of the Jefferson public library. Arlene Johnson will present the program “A Special Uncle.” If you have a short family story you would like to tell, come prepared to share – if…
Read MoreCourthouse 100 celebration begins Tuesday
Commemoration of the groundbreaking, 100 years ago A century ago–on Nov. 3, 1915–the first spadeful of earth was turned to begin construction of Greene County’s third courthouse, the majestic structure still used today. Current day county supervisors will commemorate the groundbreaking Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 12:10 pm on the courthouse lawn in Jefferson. In 1915, Greene County’s five supervisors were…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Oct. 30
In Greene County district court Randy Alan Gray Jr, 36, of Corning was sentenced Oct. 26 to two years in prison, concurrent to a prison term imposed after probation revocation in a case from April in which Gray was convicted on drug charges. Gray was fined $625 with a $218.75 surcharge. The court determined Gray is unable to pay restitution…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Oct. 30
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered against Angela Bonnette of Jefferson. Bonnette was charged in district court with domestic abuse assault causing bodily injury. The charge was amended to assault simple and she was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge and a $100 domestic/sexual abuse, stalking, human trafficking victim surcharge. Court costs were $141.38.
Read MoreSanders campaign holding local organizational meeting
There will be an organizational meeting of volunteers wishing to become involved in Bernie Sanders’ campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination Wednesday, Nov. 4, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm at Homestead Coffee and Bakery, 121 E. Lincoln Way, in Jefferson. More information is available from Charlie Dominick at 814-952-9258 or at by clicking here.
Read MoreRed Cross reminder: Check smoke alarm batteries when turning clocks back
It’s time to turn the clocks back and enjoy the extra hour lost in the spring. The end of Daylight Saving Time Sunday, Nov. 1, is also a great time to make sure your household is prepared for emergencies. “People should add checking their smoke alarms to the ritual of turning the clocks back,” said Leslie Schaffer, regional executive director…
Read MoreA big night of Halloween fun for kids in Jefferson
Jefferson’s Halloween Triple Crown Thursday was a huge success despite the cold weather. The annual event, always the Thursday before Halloween, is coordinated by the Jefferson park and recreation department, the Greene County Chamber of Commerce and the Jefferson public library.
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