No word yet on condition of armory boiler

Greene County School’s purchase of the former National Guard armory for use as a bus garage has hit a small snag. The purchase is contingent on the boiler and septic system working. The boiler was winterized about six years ago, and that included removing the gas meter. No inspection can be done on the boiler until Alliant Energy installs a…

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In the neighborhood

Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Dec. 5, 2016 Piano recital reminder – The piano students of Janice Johnston will present a recital Thursday, Dec. 15, at 6:30 pm at the Rippey Community room. Non-piano students will assist with the program by reading some poetry selections, handing out programs and serving as hosts.

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Michael Ross, 1962 – 2016

A service of remembrance was held Wednesday, Dec. 7, at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson for Michael Lee Ross, 54, of Grand Junction. Pastor Steve Ransom of the First United Methodist Church in Grand Junction offered words of comfort. Honorary bearers were Dewey Phipps, Bob Ross, Mike Fields, Clay Cook, Danny Fields, Kevin Eckas and Steve Drake. Casket bearers were…

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Greene County magistrate court, week ending Dec. 1

Persons paid fines for scheduled traffic violations during the week ending Dec. 1 as follows: Jennifer Nicole Debord of Dawson, failure to maintain control, $100; Lewis Harold Pierson of Jefferson and Megan Rose Brooks of Churdan, operation without registration card or plate, $50; *Wayne Lee Carlson of Paton and Jory Eugene Joy of Scranton, unsafe backing on highway, $100; *Brian…

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Friends of the Library holding used book sale

The Friends of the Jefferson Public Library invite residents to do their Christmas shopping at the library. The Friends are sponsoring a used book sale throughout December in both the adult and children’s departments. Come in during regular library hours to see an assortment of children’s books as well as fiction and non-fiction for adults. Movies and children’s T-shirts are…

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VFW receives donation

Bill and Barb Kendall recently donated $2,000 to VFW Post 9599 for ongoing expenses. Pictured with Barb Kendall (center) are VFW aide de camp Kenny Arbuckle (left) and post commander Don Ihnken (right). The VFW post, located on the east side of the courthouse square in Jefferson, is a welcome place for veterans. It is open most weekday mornings. According to…

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Landus invites producers to launch of Insight contracts

Grain customers/producers are invited to learn how to diversify the way price risk can be managed through Landus Cooperative’s Insight program.  “At Landus Cooperative, we believe it is important for every producer to have a grain marketing plan,” said the cooperative’s vice [resident of producer grain marketing Tom Guinan. “This plan should be diversified with various time frames and alternatives…

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4-H news

Hardin Happy Hustlers – The monthly meeting of the Hardin Happy Hustlers was held Nov. 6 in Clover Hall at the Greene County Fairgrounds in Jefferson. The evening began with a social activity presented by activity directors Izzy Bravard and Shailynne Woodley. Club leaders Kathy Bravard, Sharon Fisher and Kathy Marshall welcomed the families to the meeting. The club members…

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