Scranton Betterment will serve a pancake supper Saturday, Nov. 5, from 5 to 7 pm at the Scranton Community Center lunch room (use the south entrance). A free will donations will be accepted. Call 712-652-3344 for carry-outs.
Read MoreMonth: October 2016
Weather data, week ending Oct. 21
Aside from early morning fog that delayed farmers getting to their fields Sunday and Monday, Jefferson residents enjoyed nearly perfect autumn weather during the week that ended Oct. 21. There was one last taste of summer, a high of 88 degrees on Monday, and a reminder that winter is on its way, with a low temperature of 33 degrees on…
Read MorePheasant season begins Oct. 29; counts look good
Iowa’s pheasant hunting tradition will begin another chapter on Oct. 29, when nearly 60,000 hunters will pursue ringnecks during the season opening weekend in fields across the state.
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Shannon Black
Dear editor, Change. It can be a difficult thought for some, and even more difficult to put in to action. However, I believe that is exactly what Greene County is in need of right now, and Peter Bardole can be that change.
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Mary Jane Fields
Letter to the editor: It was my privilege to serve two terms as a Greene County supervisor beginning January, 2005.
Read MoreGCDC town hall meeting Monday
Greene County Development Corporation will host a town hall meeting Monday, Oct. 24, at 6 pm at the Greene County Community Center in Jefferson. Although much of the information at the meeting has already been presented elsewhere and reported, there will be some new information. Greene County school superintendent Tim Christensen will discuss the school board’s decision last week to seek…
Read MoreRams end football season with big loss to Ballard
The Greene County Rams finished their 2016 gridiron campaign Friday with a 50-0 loss to the Ballard Bombers in Huxley. Ram sophomore quarterback Clint Dennhardt played against more experienced QBs in every game and showed consistent improvement in both passing and rushing during the course of the season.
Read MoreCandidate forum in Churdan Tuesday
The Churdan public library will host a meet and greet with the candidates running for Greene County supervisor Tuesday, Oct. 25, at 7 pm.
Read MoreWindow restoration topic of Jefferson Matters gathering
Interest is high for historic preservation of the buildings of Jefferson’s downtown. The design committee of Jefferson Matters: Main Street has invited Main Street Iowa design consultant Tim Reinders to share his expertise on window restoration and replacement. This Business After Hours event and will be Monday, Oct. 24, at the Elks lodge in Jefferson. A cash bar and snacks…
Read MoreMary Jane Wells, 1926-2016
Services were held Thursday, Oct. 20, at St Joseph Catholic Church in Jefferson for Mary Jane Wells, 89, of Jefferson. The Rev Jeff Schleisman was celebrant at the Mass of the Resurrection. Amy Roberts was vocalist with Lois Last as accompanist. Casket bearers were John Wells, Mike Wells, Chad Olson, Craig Olson, Mike Kennedy and Tom Kennedy. Interment was at…
Read MoreChamber director Hill resigns
Roccie Hill, the much heralded director of the Greene County Chamber of Commerce who assumed her duties Sept. 1, has resigned effective Nov. 4.
Read More4-H members, adult volunteers recognized
More than 115 people were present to see Greene County 4-H members, as well as 4-H volunteers and financial sponsors, be recognized during the annual Greene County 4-H awards ceremony held Sunday, Oct. 16, at Deal’s Orchard west of Jefferson. Record books submitted by 4-H members were evaluated by volunteers who decided on the final awards, recognizing outstanding record books…
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