~a column by Colleen O’Brien Obituary for Kathy Hankel, Jefferson, Iowa Date of Birth: August 8, 1942 Date of Death: October 6, 2016 “Kathy Hankel the Fabulous, 74, of Jefferson, has departed for her next journey accompanied by husband Patrick Hankel, son Christopher, brothers Bob and Bruce Jeffries, parents Edgar and Frieda (Grunwald) Jeffries. “Kathy is survived by her…
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Rams finish fourth in six-team round robin tourney in Pella
The Greene County Rams varsity volleyball team played against some of Iowa’s best teams at the Pella tournament Oct. 8 and went 2-3 in matches and 4-6 in sets. The Rams played the Class 4A Number 1 rated Little Dutch of Pella High School and lost 15-21, 13-21. The 28 points was the most scored against the host Dutch all…
Read MoreMahanay Memorial Carillon Tower to celebrate its 50th birthday
Just as it prepares for the biggest enhancement in its 50 years, the Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower in Jefferson will celebrate its 50th birthday on the same month and date of its first dedication, Oct. 16. The Bell Tower Community Foundation invites the public to attend the birthday party that starts at 2 pm Oct. 16 at the Bell Tower…
Read MoreKathy Hankel the Fabulous
~a column by Colleen O’Brien Obituary for Kathy Hankel Jefferson, Iowa Date of Birth: August 8, 1942 Date of Death: October 6, 2016 “Kathy Hankel the Fabulous, 74, of Jefferson, has departed for her next journey accompanied by husband Patrick Hankel, son Christopher, brothers Bob and Bruce Jeffries, parents Edgar and Frieda (Grunwald) Jeffries.
Read MoreEvidence stands in Pizza Ranch arson case
Despite the efforts of a Des Moines defense attorney, there is adequate evidence to proceed to trial in the case of arson at the Jefferson Pizza Ranch last January. District court judge the Honorable Gary McMinimee overturned a motion to suppress evidence by attorney Robert Owens, defending Pizza Ranch owner Rob Schultz. McMinimee issued his ruling Oct. 4, after hearing…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Oct. 7
In Greene County district court Trinity Glen Welch, 27, of Jefferson was sentenced Sept. 23 to two years in prison after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of driving while license barred. The prison term was suspended and he was placed on probation for two years. Welch was fined $625 with a $218.75 surcharge. He must also…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Oct. 7
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Oct. 5 against Michael Eugene Hamilton of Grand Junction of a charge of criminal mischief- fifth degree. Hamilton was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge. He must also pay $200 restitution and $81.50 court costs. A charge of violation of a no contact order was dismissed.
Read MoreFriend of the Year award to Barb Labate
The Friends of the Jefferson Public Library honored Barb Labate as the library’s “Friends of the Year” for 2016. The presentation was made at a reception Thursday, Oct. 6, at the library. Each year since 1997, the Friends of the Library has honored an outstanding library volunteer. “The library relies on volunteers and we want them to know how appreciative…
Read MoreAAI is Iowa Farm Bureau ‘Renew Rural Iowa’ award winner
American Athletics Inc of Jefferson has been named the recipient of Iowa Farm Bureau’s ‘Renew Rural Iowa’ (RRIA) Entrepreneur Award. Mark Lane, vice president of AAI, credits innovation, relationships, and hard work with the success harbored by the company and the quality products that it produces. From the 1960s when AAI focused on gymnastics equipment, to the 1990s addition of…
Read MoreChocolate FRIENDzy coming to Jefferson
The Friends of the Jefferson Public Library are hosting a Chocolate FRIENDzy Saturday, Oct. 15, to celebrate National Friends of the Library Week. The first ever chocolate party at the library will be held from 9 am to 1 pm. The party is open only to Friends members, but memberships and renewals will be available at the door for a…
Read MoreSoup supper to benefit Relay for Life
The Gardens will be the first to host a fundraiser for the 2017 Relay for Life. A soup supper fundraiser is slated for Thursday, Oct. 20, from 5 to 6:30 pm. The menu will include chili, chicken noodle soup, cheesy potato soup, ham and cheese or turkey and cheese sandwiches, and assorted homemade pie.
Read MoreGCELC selling Yankee Candles
The Greene County Early Learning Center is hosting a Yankee Candle fundraiser. Supporters can shop online at www.yankeecandlefundraising.com and use 99083754 as the group number. The Early Learning Center will receive 40 percent profit for each item sold. Delivery will be in time for holiday giving.
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