~a column by Colleen O’Brien The word “dexterous” if applied to you would be a compliment, no matter what the reference – sports, writing, driving, climbing trees, organizing children: “She is dexterous with the tennis racket…the pen… the preschoolers….” Dexterous means that you are adroit, skillful, clever, artful, deft, that you have mental skill and quickness, that you work with…
Read MoreMonth: June 2017
‘Tuned In’ piano ready for all to play
Honors the late Kathy Hankel, painter of the first public piano The newly-painted public piano was unveiled on Friday, June 2, at the annual Party in the Alley. More than 100 people attended this special event hosted by the Tower View Team (TVT) of Jefferson Matters: Main Street. Kay Magill of Jefferson, a member of the TVT, volunteered to paint…
Read MoreDrones and ag topic of Coffee and Conversation June 16
Greene County Extension is continuing its series of Coffee & Conversation events, bringing farmers and other agriculture professionals together for an informal discussion on current topics, with “Potential Uses of Drones in Agriculture” on Friday, June 16. All are invited at 9:30 am for coffee, donuts and discussion with Dr. Kapil Arora, ISU Extension & Outreach agricultural engineer, on the…
Read MoreNew Opportunities training retailers in best practices selling alcohol
A driver is pulled over for swerving and fails a road-side sobriety test. His blood alcohol level is .187- well over the legal driving limit. Where did he have his last drink? Was he last served at a local drinking establishment? If so, he was overserved because the server missed signs of intoxication.
Read MoreGreene County district court, May 25-June 1
In Greene County district court Howard James Natzel, 59, of Minneapolis, MN, was granted a deferred judgment May 30 after he entered an Alford plea to a charge of operating a vehicle without the owner’s consent. (In entering an Alford plea, a defendant does not admit to committing a crime, but believes that given the facts in the county attorney’s information,…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, May 25-June 1
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered May 31 against Nastassia Chanel Goff of Grand Junction on a charge of interference with official acts. Goff was fined $250 with a $87.50 surcharge. Court costs were $60.
Read MoreDanielson, Block sixth at state coed golf meet
Ram golfers Rachael Danielson and Elijah Block competed in the state coed meet June 6 at Coldwater Golf Links in Ames and placed sixth in the state with a score of 76.
Read MoreIowa Hall of Pride director, deceased civil rights ally to receive Bell Tower of Fame Awards
Jack Lashier and the late Vernon Eagle to be honored Leaders oftentimes are characterized with words like passion, commitment, vision, and tenacity and the two 2017 Bell Tower of Fame Award recipients represent those words well.
Read MoreJim Riley, 1949 – 2017
Mass of the Resurrection was offered for James F. Riley, 67, of Jefferson Monday, June 5, at St Joseph Catholic Church in Jefferson. The Rev Jeff Schleisman, pastor of the church, was celebrant. Lector was Sue Wind and Kate Hardigan presented the offertory gifts. Music was provided by the St Joseph guitar group, soloist Dustin Hall accompanied by Wes Anderson,…
Read MoreDanielson sixth in state, earns First Team honors
Greene County junior Rachael Danielson played in her second straight Class 4A State Golf Tournament May 23-24. Danielson is the first female in 55 years of girls’ high school golf in Jefferson to play in two State tournaments. The Iowa High School Golf Coaches Association honored her with a spot on the Class 4A first team All-State list.
Read MoreMichael R. Fisher, 1957 – 2017
A Service of Remembrance was held Saturday, June 3, at First United Methodist Church in Jefferson for Michael Roy Fisher, 60, of Jefferson. The Rev Cathy J. Van Gundy of Panora officiated. Casket bearers were Jeff Grow, Walter Hatfield, Joe Burchfield, Steve Ogren, Rick Humpal and Cory Crawford. Friends of the family provided guitar music.
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