Haley Hall, a senior at Greene County High School, will be among the 98 girls at the prestigious American Legion Girls Nation in Washington DC July 22-29. She was selected for that honor at Iowa Girls State on the Drake University campus June 18-23. Two girls were selected from 270 applicants to represent Iowa at Girls Nation. Girls Nation provides…
Read MoreMonth: July 2017
Scranton Telephone Company plans open house
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal There have been many changes in the telecommunications industry. Scranton is fortunate to be served by their own independent telephone system. To celebrate the changes, Scranton Telephone Company is hosting an open house on July 26. The company invites customers to join them to gain information about its services and meet the staff.
Read MoreJefferson summer readers tally 68K minutes of reading
This year’s summer reading program “Build a Better World” at the Jefferson public library had a Dr Seuss-based them with a message about teamwork and working together. During the months of June and July, children watched movies; built silly sculptures, murals, Seuss-like birds, and a cardboard box city; and learned about animals from the Blank Park Zoo staff. They completed…
Read MoreBetas to dedicate plaque
All are invited as Beta Tau Delta dedicates the historic plaque honoring the sorority’s 100 years of serving as the champions of Jefferson and Greene County children. The dedication is slated for Tuesday, July 25, at 5 pm at the plaque, located on State St on the north side of the courthouse.
Read MoreFarmland leasing arrangements topic of meeting
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Greene County, is hosting a farmland leasing meeting on Thursday, Aug. 3, at 1 pm at Greene County Extension office, 104 West Washington St in Jefferson. The annual meeting is offered to address questions that land owners, tenants or other interested individuals have about leasing farmland.
Read MoreBabies rule in fair contest
Clover Hall on the Greene County Fairgrounds was full of proud parents and grandparents as babies and toddlers had the stage at the annual baby contest Saturday. The young competitors were in two age categories: up to 1 year as of July 1; and 12 months and 1 day up to 2 years.
Read MoreTo conceive or not to conceive
~a column by Colleen O’Brien The GOP’s anti-healthcare bill has been dropped for lack of votes. It was the Democrat’s fault according to the leader of the pack. It really wasn’t. It was outright rebellion from within; but let’s hear it for the Democrats anyway, for none of them were interested in voting for it.
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending July 13
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered July 12 against Nathaniel Brown of Des Moines on a charge of harassment- simple. Brown was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge. Court costs were $241.55. The case was initiated in district court on a charge of harassment- first degree.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending July 13
The following persons during the week ending July 13 pleaded not guilty in district court: Rusti Leanne Robinson, 36, of Jefferson, possession of methamphetamine- first offense; Jamie Lynette Glass, 51, of Rippey, domestic abuse assault causing injury or mental illness; and Tauwana Rae Laue, 38, of Grand Junction, operating while intoxicated- first offense. Trial dates of Sept. 26 were set in…
Read MoreMargaret Last, 1922 – 2017
A Service of Remembrance was held Monday, July 17, at First United Methodist Church in Grand Junction for Margaret Mae Last, 95, of Jefferson, formerly of Grand Junction. Pastor Steve Ransom offered words of comfort. Sheilah Pound was soloist, accompanied by Keri Brooker. Honorary bearers were Andy Foster, Phoebe Renslow and Sue Ann Blackburn. Casket bearers were J.C. Last, Doug Schrader,…
Read MoreUnusual visitor at Dunbar Slough
Greene County’s newest attraction is a brown and white bird camping out at Dunbar Slough west of Scranton. The long-legged bird is a wood stork, which most likely was carried north by Tropical Storm Cindy last month. According to Carroll County naturalist Matt Wetrich, a Jefferson resident, Greene County conservation director Dan Towers first spotted the wood stork on June 29. Wood storks…
Read MoreThere’s still time for swimming lessons this summer
The staff and the Jefferson swimming pool is planning evening swim lessons Monday through Friday, July 24-28. Baby Bubblers and their parents will have their time from 5:30 to 6 pm. The class is for infants and toddlers age 6 months through 3 years. The class, which is for parents and children, covers pool safety and introduces children to the…
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