The number of visitors at the Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower topped 5,000 for the first time, Carole Custer, president of the Bell Tower Community Foundation Carole Custer reported to the county supervisors Monday. According to Custer, the visitor count totaled 5,144, with 3,138 adults and 2,006 children. She thanked the Jefferson Telephone Charitable Trust for making free admission for children…
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Candidate Carson coming to Jefferson
Republican presidential candidate retired neurosurgeon Dr Ben Carson will be in Jefferson Monday, Jan. 11, at Abundant Life Ministries, 1308 W. Lincoln Way, in Jefferson. Doors will open at 10:30 am, with Dr Carson scheduled to speak from 11:45 to 1 pm. He will be accompanied by author, speaker and pastor John C. Maxwell.
Read MoreGrand Junction Community Center nears completion
Open house slated for Jan. 29 The Grand Junction Community Center is almost complete. After a long and arduous fundraising campaign, the bulk of the money has been raised. A completion date of Jan. 28 is still a reality with an open house scheduled Saturday, Jan. 30, from 4 to 7 pm.
Read MoreP-C girls start new year with a win over Ar-We-Va
Paton-Churdan girls basketball coach Chris Petersen was satisfied with his team’s 65-56 win over Ar-We-Va in Westside Jan. 5. “The girls played their most complete game of the year. We did a great job of keeping the intensity up on both sides of the court for four quarters,” he said. “We limited our turnovers and played very fundamentally sound basketball.…
Read MoreRams split vs Saydel at home
The Greene County Rams split hoops games Tuesday in Jefferson against the Saydel Eagles. The girls lost 40-21. The Eagles led 12-6 after one quarter, with the Rams scoreless for the first five minutes of play. That six point margin held for the second quarter and the score was 21-15 at halftime. But, the Rams’ shooting went even colder –…
Read MoreHappy Birthday, Rose
Rose Fiedler, formerly of Scranton, will celebrate her 100th birthday Jan. 17. Birthday cards can be sent to her at Good Samaritan Center-Newell, 415 West Highway 7, Newell, IA 50568.
Read MoreErnst vows to protect law-abiding Iowans’ Second Amendment rights
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) released the following statement in response to President Obama’s executive actions that would restrict law-abiding Iowans’ Second Amendment rights:
Read MoreGrassley statement on Obama’s executive gun control proposal
WASHINGTON – Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley made the following statement Jan. 4 regarding President Obama’s announcement to use executive authority to tighten firearms controls: “America’s response to recent tragedies involving guns should include a thoughtful review of not only how, but also why they happened. It should explore responsible, effective solutions to underlying problems and respect the fundamental,…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Jan. 1
In Greene County district court Dustin Michael McGuire, 30, of Manson pleaded not guilty Dec. 30 to charges of possession of marijuana and public intoxication-second offense. A trial date was set of March 1. Cases were initiated in district court as follows: Zachary Wailes, 19, of Breda, possession of a controlled substance – third or subsequent offense, and eluding while…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Jan. 1
Cases were initiated in magistrate court in the past two weeks as follows: Michhael Lynn Heard Sr of Jefferson, theft-fifth degree; Bayllie Brianne Flinn of Jefferson, theft-fifth degree; Zachary Wailes of Breda, possession of drug paraphernalia; and Suez Ann Smith of Lake City, interference with official acts, domestic abuse assault-simple and public intoxication.
Read MoreCommercial manure applicator training Jan. 5
Commercial manure applicators can attend annual training to meet commercial manure applicator certification requirements on Thursday, Jan. 5. Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will conduct commercial manure applicator training from 9 am. to noon at 75 locations in Iowa, including Greene County. Doors open at 8:30 am. There is no…
Read MorePlenty of Sunday fun
Families looking for one more fun activity before the end of the Christmas break have several free options today, Jan. 3. For those looking for outdoor fun, the sledding hill is ready and waiting at Greene County’s Seven Hills Park. The park boasts one of only a few public sledding hills in the state, complete with a rope tow that…
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