Jefferson residents can take advantage of a free hazardous waste collection Saturday, Aug. 20, from 9 to 11 am at the Greene County Fairgrounds. The event is for Jefferson residents only.
Read MoreDay: August 10, 2016
What would Cap do?
~a column by Colleen O’Brien The most methodical person I ever knew smoked one pack of cigarettes a day and used one packet of matches. Exactly. This was just one of his methodical ways. His name was Cap and he ran the soda fountain at Tucker’s Pharmacy on the south side of the square.
Read MoreHundreds of quilts in weekend display
Quilting enthusiasts, young and old, male and female, roamed the Greene County Fairgrounds last weekend for the biennial Greene County Quilt Show. A good-sized crowd enjoyed viewing the large variety of quilts on display in two buildings. Vendors were on site giving presentations while Scranton native Holly Hedges Carter presented a program daily on her scrap quilt “addiction”. The Greene…
Read MoreGlass recycling to end Sept. 1
Glass will no longer be accepted for recycling in Greene County effective Sept. 1. Glass will not be accepted at the drop box or curbside locations.
Read MoreMonica McGregor named to 4-H Hall of Fame
Since 2002, each county in Iowa has had the opportunity to nominate an individual or couple who has shown outstanding service and dedication to the 4-H program to the Iowa 4-H Hall of Fame. Greene County’s honoree for 2016 is the late Monica McGregor. McGregor will be represented by her family at the induction ceremony on Sunday, Aug. 21, at…
Read MoreHunter safety course next week
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal A hunter safety training course will be offered Aug. 16, 18, and 20. The course, sponsored by the Greene County conservation board, is scheduled for 6:30 to 9 pm on Tuesday and Thursday. These will be held at the Milwaukee Road depot in Jefferson. The class on Saturday will be located at Slininger Woods from 8 am…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – JB and Lorelle Hinote
To the editor, We want to cast another point of view on the upcoming bond issue vote. We would like to start with giving you a personal experience that we have faced in our family. Last year our 10-year-old daughter was playing at church. While doing so, she sprained her ankle badly enough that she had to be on crutches.…
Read MoreScranton council hires new attorney, handles other business
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The city of Scranton has a new city attorney. It is Jonathan Law, a member of the Mumma and Pedersen Law Firm in Jefferson and a Paton-Churdan graduate. When David Morain became the Greene County magistrate, he was required to be released from his duties as city attorney for Scranton and other communities. Scranton city…
Read MoreCounty supervisors disapprove permit for Bristol Township hog confinement
Questions about drainage and the absence of the people who would profit from a proposed hog confinement in Bristol Township led the Greene County board of supervisors on Monday to vote against recommending that the Iowa Department of Natural Resources approve a construction permit for Felix Finisher. It is the first time in several years the supervisors have not recommended…
Read MoreJaskey resigns from Jeff council effective Aug. 31
With the next regular city election more than a year away, the Jefferson city council must fill a vacancy created by the resignation of council member Lisa Jaskey. Jaskey announced at the Aug. 9 council meeting that she is resigning her seat effective Aug. 31. The Aug. 23 council meeting will be her last, she told the council. She and…
Read MoreHot August Night Thursday in Jefferson
Hot August Night returns to the courthouse square and the surrounding Jefferson streets this Thursday, Aug. 11. All types of hot rods, trucks, motorcycles and tractors will be on display from 5 to 8 pm. Pre-registration is closed, but on-site registration will be available on the east side of the courthouse. There is no charge to exhibitors. A $200 cash…
Read MoreFreedom Rock fundraiser Saturday in Rippey
All county residents are invited Saturday evening as the Town and Country Band, the Friends of Rippey and Greene County veterans groups join to raise funds for the completion of Greene County’s Freedom Rock.
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