Nick Schroeder working on fifth undefeated season The Jefferson swim team is 6-0 on the season with two meets left. . Wins came over Glidden, Denison and Coon Rapids at their pools and against Perry, Sac City, and Guthrie Center at home.
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Richard ‘Dick’ St Clair, 1948-2016
Richard “Dick” St. Clair, age 68, died Tuesday at the Greene County Medical Center where he was receiving care from Hospice of Central Iowa. A funeral service to celebrate his life was held Saturday, July 30, at Faith Bible Church, Panora. The family requests no flowers, and asks that memorials be given to Faith Bible Church youth missions.
Read MoreAn at-large city council, bow hunting discussed at Jeff council meeting
Jefferson city council members may all be elected at-large if a suggestion made by mayor Craig Berry at the June 28 council meeting is acted upon. Berry, saying that he and city administrator Mike Palmer had discussed the idea, asked for input from council members about eliminating the three wards that have been in place for decades. Currently, one city council…
Read More“And what rough beast….”
~a column by Colleen O’Brien I reacted to a speech last week with a sense of foreboding. It was blasted out by the GOP hopeful against the Democratic presumptive nominee for President of the United States.
Read MoreVolunteer committee promoting second school bond election
A committee of volunteers ranging in age from their 20s to 60-plus has formed to work toward the approval of a $19.4 million bond issue proposed by the Greene County Schools. The purpose of the committee, the Pay It Forward Committee, is to help inform the community about the bond issue so voters can make a ‘yes’ or ‘no’ decision,…
Read MoreMedical center out of the baby business Aug. 1
August 1 has been set as the date when obstetrical services will end at Greene County Medical Center, but staff will maintain training for competency in emergency room births. Medical center CEO Carl Behne told the hospital trustees at their regular meeting June 23 that looking at the births anticipated in the coming months, there’s a “window” around Aug. 1.…
Read MoreDrive sober or get pulled over
Increased enforcement July 1-5 The Jefferson police department and the Greene County sheriff’s office will step up their efforts Friday evening, July 1 through Tuesday morning, July 5, to eliminate drunk drivers on the roads and reduce speeding in order to protect all the motoring public.
Read MoreGrant funds may be available for unified code enforcement for county towns
Greene County’s smaller towns may get some help in their efforts to initiate uniform code enforcement.
Read MoreRichardson gearing up for independent bid for supervisor
A diverse group of Greene County residents has formed a committee to support Guy Richardson to run as an independent with no party affiliation in the general election for county supervisor from District 5.
Read MoreWC Iowa on short end of variable rainfall
Iowa experienced highly variable weather conditions ranging from almost no precipitation to heavy rain and isolated hail during the week ending June 26, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were 5.6 days suitable for fieldwork. Activities for the week included cutting hay, herbicide and fungicide applications, and some hauling of grain. Heat and lack of moisture…
Read MoreLarry Burkett honored for 30 years of service on conservation board
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal Larry Burkett of Rippey was honored recently by the Greene County board of supervisors and county conservation board on his retirement from the conservation board. Burkett served 30 years on the board and decided that it was time to turn the position over to another person.
Read MoreScranton swim bus starts July 5
Runs Tuesdays, Thursdays through Aug. 11 ~courtesy of The Scranton Journal Scranton youngsters will be able to enjoy the Jefferson swimming pool again this summer thanks to the generosity of the Scranton Betterment Committee.
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