A Service of Remembrance was held July 29 at First United Methodist Church in Jefferson for Joan Canady, 86, of Solon, formerly of Jefferson. Words of comfort were offered by the Rev Julie Poulsen, pastor of the church. Sheryl Sloan was organist with David Petersen as soloist. Honorary bearer was Larry Turner. Casket bearers were John Canady, Franklin Canady, Adam…
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Veterans serving supper during Hot August Night
Anyone looking for a close, convenient, and comfortable place to feed a family during Hot August Night next Thursday, Aug. 10, is invited to the VFW hall on the east side of the courthouse square for walking tacos. The veterans are serving walking tacos with all the works from 4:30 to 6:30 pm during the Hot August Night Auto, Truck,…
Read MoreRita Reis, 1925 – 2017
Mass of the Resurrection was held July 28 at St Joseph Catholic Church in Jefferson for Rita Ann McDermott Reis, 91, of Perry. Celebrant was Fr Jeff Schleisman. Wayne Ahern was lector and Rachel Ahern, Sarah Goodchild and Megan Romens were gift bearers. Altar servers were Donivan and Sullivan Tighe. Soloist was Amy Roberts with Lois Last as accompanist. Casket…
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Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net There are still activities remaining in the children’s summer reading program at the Rippey public library as follows: Friday, July 28, Lunch and Buzz; Monday, July 31, county conservation director Dan Towers; and Friday, Aug. 4, pizza party. All programs are from 12 to 2 pm
Read MoreTJG, Chamber topic of Community Conversation
The Aug. 3 Community Conversation at Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson will feature updates from the Thomas Jefferson Gardens and the Greene County Chamber of Commerce. Board members from both groups will share activities and goals of their groups. Fellowship with snacks will begin at 5 pm, with the discussion at 5:30 pm. There is no charge. All are welcome.
Read MoreCounty commits to animal shelter, city does not
The Greene County supervisors and the Jefferson City council both heard updates on the proposed new animal shelter this week. The supervisors on Monday gave a verbal commitment to pay $15,000 annually to the city of Jefferson for operating expenses. “as binding as our word,” board chair John Muir said, although there was no motion made.
Read MoreGreene Co school board handles varied items
Principal salary, teacher grievances, construction class and more The Greene County Schools board of education was in what board president David Ohrt called a “lose-lose” situation at its regular meeting July 19 when it considered increasing middle school principal Shawn Zanders’ salary based on two additional grades moving into the building.
Read MoreGreene County to pilot apprenticeship program
“By far and away the best opportunity we’ve ever had to keep our young people here” is how Greene County Development Corporation director Ken Paxton described a federally funded apprenticeship program Greene County will pilot for the state.
Read MoreOne bridge opening, another closing before harvest
County Road N-65 (D Ave) and the bridge over the Raccoon River near Hyde Park in Kendrick Township will be open before harvest, but County Road E-57 (290th St) and the bridge over Greenbrier Creek just east of K Ave in Greenbrier Township will be closed.
Read MoreCalling all volunteers: Help needed to erect Scranton playground
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The new equipment was scheduled to arrive early this week and plans are moving forward to erect and install the new playground equipment in the Scranton School Memorial Park this weekend. All types of volunteers are needed — young and old – to assist with this project on Friday and Saturday, July 28 and…
Read MoreHistorical Society to experience Roger Aegerter’s adventure
All the way west on the Lincoln Highway ~by Chuck Offenburger for the Greene County Historical Society Roger Aegerter says in 39 years of living in Jefferson within a block of the Lincoln Highway, his curiosity about the historic transcontinental roadway finally caught up with him. And so last October, he took off from his home here and drove about…
Read MoreJeff council okays Lincoln Hwy interpretive sign, demo of houses
The Jefferson city council at its July 25 meeting approved a $3,000 grant to the Lincoln Highway Association for a four-panel marker at the east entrance to the city on Lincoln Way. The interpretive marker is suggested in the plan for the east entryway recently written by Bolton & Menk.
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