Attendance was good last Thursday evening when staff at Greene County Medical Center hosted a campus-wide open house to showcase the new and renovated areas there. The open house marked the completion of a two phase, $22.5 million expansion/renovation project. Of that, $4 million was raised locally by a volunteer committee in a capital campaign, “Investing in Tomorrow’s Care.” Donations…
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Historical Society to hear Rippey baseball story
Les Zanotti and Dan Peters, two of town’s best players, lead program on Oct. 7 ~by Chuck Offenburger for the Greene County Historical Society It’s almost time for the Major League Baseball playoffs, and the Greene County Historical Society is going to help set the mood with a Friday, Oct. 7, program on one of this area’s best baseball stories –…
Read MoreChurdan library attains accreditation
The State Library of Iowa has announced that the Churdan public library has met the conditions for state accreditation as outlined in “In Service to Iowa: Public Library Standards Sixth Edition.”
Read MoreDems to host ‘meet and greet’ for local candidates
The Greene County Democratic party central committee invites the public to meet Alan Robinson and Todd Madson, Democratic candidates for Greene County supervisor, at an open house Tuesday, Oct. 4, from 5 to 7 pm at Homestead Bakery and Coffee, 121 E. Lincoln Way, Jefferson.
Read MoreFundraiser for Richardson slated
The Bipartisans for Guy Richardson committee is hosting “Pie for Guy” Sunday, Oct. 2, at Chuck and Carla Offenburger’s Simple Serenity Farm. Richardson is seeking re-election to the Greene County board of supervisors. He has served four terms on the board.
Read MorePerformers’ Showcase comes to Jefferson
It wasn’t a circus but the entertainment was just about as varied when the Jefferson public library staff hosted the Iowa Performers’ Showcase at the Greene County Community Center last Friday. More than 50 librarians were treated to previews by 17 performers and presenters all hoping to secure “gigs” for special events and summer reading programs. Acts ranged from David…
Read MoreGreene County on easier end of widely varied rainfall
Although southeast Iowa had 6.4 days suitable for fieldwork, statewide there were just 3.6 days suitable for the week ending Sept. 25, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Above normal precipitation with localized heavy rains led to reports of fields with standing water. Activities for the week included chopping corn for silage, and some corn and soybean harvest.…
Read MoreJPD working to apprehend thief
The Jefferson police department is investigating a rash of thefts from parked vehicles that have occurred in recent months. According to chief of police Mark Clouse, most of the vehicles have been left unlocked with items in plain view. In some cases, purses, wallets, or spare change have been taken.
Read MoreEighth grade volleyball update
The past two eighth grade volleyball matches have seen the C squad winning and the A and B squads losing. In Roland Sept. 22 against Roland-Story game scores were 9-21, 12-21, 2-10 for the A squad; 3-21, 9-21, 6-15 for the B squad; and 21-12, 21-9, 5-5 for the C squad.
Read MorePublic meeting to discuss Lincoln Highway management plan
The Lincoln Highway Heritage Byway, Iowa’s longest scenic or historic byway, is hosting a public meeting on Monday, Sept, 26 at 6:30 pm at the Greene County Historical Society, 219 E Lincoln Way, Jefferson. At this meeting, the Lincoln Highway Heritage Byway will ask the attendees to review the conceptual plans for the corridor management plan, a long-term plan for…
Read MoreRyan Tiffany, 1978 – 2016
Services were held Monday, Sept. 26, at St Brigid Catholic Church in Grand Junction for Ryan Chandler Tiffany, 38, of Jefferson. Words of comfort were offered by Fr Michael Kellogg of Becker, MN, and Fr Jeff Schleisman of Jefferson. Music was provided by vocalists Meladee Graven, Brenda Roberts and Sheilah Pound. Keri Brooker was accompanist. Honorary bearers were Nate Karber,…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Sept. 22
In Greene County district court during the week ending Sept. 22 persons pleaded not guilty at arraignments as follows: Talon David Church, 19, of Ogden, possession of marijuana- second offense and possession with intent to deliver; Christopher Michael Andrew, 19, of Scranton, assault causing bodily injury or mental illness (two counts); and Brenda J. Kennedy, 45, of Grand Junction, unlawful…
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