Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Saturday, Oct. 31: At 3:33 am a deputy assisted the Boone County sheriff’s office with a single vehicle accident that occurred approximately one mile into Boone county on County Road E-18 (130th St. At 9:48 am, a deputy was dispatched to E. Main St and 12th St in…
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Police blotter, October 2015
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Saturday, Oct. 31: At 4:21 am the Boone County sheriff’s office requested an officer invoke implied consent and obtain a test at the Greene County Medical Center to determine if the driver of a vehicle involved in a motor vehicle collision in the 100 block of 130th St in…
Read MoreScranton Manufacturing donates to Ram Readers
The fabrication department of Scranton Manufacturing has chosen the Ram Reader program to receive funds earned through their incentive program. Each department at Scranton Manufacturing receives incentive points for their productivity and safety records. Departments are then able to choose what they do with their earnings.
Read MoreSeptember Bucket Fillers named
September Bucket Fillers at Greene County Elementary were (from left) Lana Silbaugh, Degan Miller, Isaiah Lawson and Ben Delp. They’re pictured with Jefferson Hy-Vee store manager Lori Subbert. Hy-Vee sponsors the month recognition which salutes children who share love and happiness. They’re nominated for the award by adults in the school, with selection done by a committee.
Read MoreFood pantry receives proceeds of Rock the ARC
Last Sunday’s Rock the ARC raised $4,219.20 for the Greene County Christian Action Resource Center food pantry. The total included a generous donation from Home State Bank. The second annual Rock the ARC was organized by the Outreach Ministries of St Joseph Catholic Church in Jefferson. It included not only the variety show at History Boy Theatre, but an invitation…
Read MoreKiwanis pancake breakfast next Saturday
The Jefferson Kiwanis Club is holding a silent auction of services, athletic tickets, home baked items and more now in the south foyer of the courthouse. Bidding will close Saturday, Oct. 31, at the Elks lodge in conjunction with the annual pancake breakfast. Bidding will end Oct. 31 at 11 am.
Read MoreSilbaughs win Fall Into Jefferson selfie challenge
Jefferson Matters: Main Street announced the winner of the Fall Into Jefferson – Leaf Happy selfie challenge. Bonnie Silbaugh and her young daughter Lana took a selfie in front of Greene Bean Coffee in Jefferson and the picture had 122 “likes” on Facebook. The Silbaughs received $100 to spend whever they would like, and Bonnie commented that they love to…
Read MoreHabitat for Humanity dedicates trio of rehab projects
Heart of Iowa Habitat for Humanity volunteers and staff gathered with homeowners to dedicate three Helping Hands projects Sunday, Oct. 18. Dedicated were the homes of Ellen McElroy on Main St in Grand Junction, Patsy McGinnis on S. Olive St in Jefferson, and Lori Campbell on Pinet Place in Jefferson.
Read MoreHunter interest growing ahead of Iowa’s pheasant season
Iowa’s eight year high in pheasant population is likely the reason that Todd Bogenschutz’s phone mail is filled with messages from hunters looking for more information ahead of the opening of pheasant season on Oct. 31.
Read MoreWeather data, week ending Oct. 23
More than one farmer was happy for the rain Friday, not only to replenish soil moisture, but to give a day of rest. The rain Friday was the first rain for the month, speeding along harvest at a challenging pace. The rain started after 6 am, the time volunteer weather observer John Beltz checks his rain gauge, so a total…
Read MoreNew science club at Greene County HS
Greene County High School students who really like science will have new opportunities as members of the STEM Society. The Greene County school board approved the STEM Society at its regular meeting Oct. 21.
Read MoreMeryl Youngblood, 1934-2015
A Service of Remembrance was held Saturday, Oct. 24, at First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson for Meryl Ebert Youngblood, 81, of Jefferson. The Rev Gordon Moen, pastor of the church, offered words of comfort. Sheilah Pound was soloist, accompanied by Keri Brooker. Honorary bearers were Kyle, Kayla, Sara and Danielle Youngblood. Casket bearers were Steve Moore, Roger Ott, John Patience,…
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