Cynthia Ann Herron was born March 8, 1950 in Munsey, PA. She was the daughter of Jay and Dorothy (Harman) Wright. Cindy graduated from Scranton High School in 1968. On October 8, 1972, Cindy was united in marriage to Harold Herron at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA. Cindy and Harold were the parents of a daughter, Jill. The…
Read MoreDay: February 17, 2016
Jeff council makes statement on hotel/motel tax use
Council not opposed to reviewing funding levels, still willing to work with Chamber to promote tourism This statement is being provided at the request of the Jefferson city council for the purpose of providing background information on its recently adopted policy regarding its proposed use of hotel and motel tax.
Read MoreWhen was the first time someone pulled the prejudice card on you?
~a column by Colleen O’Brien Busy month, these Februarys of our lives. Groundhog Day, Black History Month/Negro History Week/Valentine’s Day/Lincoln’s (AND Darwin’s) birthday and Washington’s birthday, too. Punxsutauney Phil arises — or doesn’t — each February 2nd. Lincoln’s dead. Washington’s dead. Darwin’s dead. Saint Valentine is long dead even as he is a consternation to some and a reason to…
Read MoreStrengthening Families program offered in Jefferson
Iowa State University Extension & Outreach will offer a seven week program for families Sundays beginning March 6. “All families have strengths and all families have areas where is improvements can be made to enable them to continue to grow into a strong and healthy family,” said Dr David Brown, human sciences specialist, family life for Iowa State University Extension…
Read MoreTulips the subject of painting class at Churdan library
The Churdan public library invites all who enjoy or want to try guided painting to get ready for spring and “tip-toe through the tulips” Sunday, Feb. 21. Classes are scheduled from 2 to 4 pm and from 7 to 9 pm at the library.
Read MoreExtension slates event for new, beginning farmers
An information-packed workshop focused on helping new and beginning producers create successful agricultural enterprises comes to Greene County on Wednesday, Feb. 24. New and Beginning Farmer Night runs from 6 to 8 pm with a light meal served at 5:30 pm and will be held at the Grand Junction Community Center. Reservations are due Friday, Friday 19.
Read MoreNominations accepted for Iowa Conservation Farmer of the Year
DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey today encourages Iowans to nominate deserving farmers for the 2016 Iowa Conservation Farmer of the Year Award. The award is given out each year to one statewide winner who is making outstanding contributions towards soil conservation and water quality.
Read MoreWet construction season saves county $170K
Wet weather last summer delayed a paving project north of Paton but ultimately saved the county money on the project.
Read More‘Cash mob’ visits Jefferson business
More than 30 people gathered to form a “cash mob” in Jefferson last Saturday. The group called themselves “economic activists” as they drew the name of a local retailer out of the hat. Ben Franklin/Tech Zone was the destination for each person to spend at least $20 each.
Read MoreChamber walks away from Welcome Center project
Says city’s hotel/motel tax policy makes project not viable Greene County Chamber of Commerce president Omega Sang announced Monday that the Chamber board has determined that although they strongly believe a Welcome Center would provide many benefits to the community, the Chamber is unable at this time to proceed with the project. The decision was made after the Jefferson city…
Read MorePizza Ranch fire investigated as arson
The fire that severely damaged the Jefferson Pizza Ranch in the early hours of Jan. 27 is being investigated as arson according to search warrants executed in the days after the fire. A search warrant was obtained by the Jefferson police department to get surveillance video from Peoples Trust & Savings Bank, which is on the same city block as Pizza…
Read MoreOHVs, ATVs on gravel roads topic of discussion
Driving off-highway vehicles (OHVs) or all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) on Greene County’s unpaved road would be allowed if county resident Mike Wahl, and what he reports to be a growing number of OHV/ATV enthusiasts, have their way. Wahl spoke with the county supervisors during the open forum of their meeting Tuesday. According to Wahl, the use of OHVs for recreation has…
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