~by Jeanne Myers for the Jefferson Garden Club A profusion of petunia blooms, bright pink and an apricot blend, greet visitors to the gracious front porch of Todd and Shannon Hansen’s home at 501 Hillcrest Place. Gigantic Kimberly Queen ferns in large urns flank the front door. As you move to the side yard, a lilac and row of Euonymus,…
Read MoreMonth: August 2017
In the neighborhood
Please send your news item to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net Aug. 9, 2017 Family reunion – Gary and Mary Weaver of rural Rippey hosted Mary’s cousins on Saturday evening for their annual family gathering. The usual building of a human pyramid and the breaking of a piñata was overshadowed this year by the introduction of group line dancing.
Read MorePlan ahead, driver’s license station closed
The driver’s license station at the Greene County treasurer’s office will be closed Thursday and Friday, Aug. 11-12; Monday, Aug. 14; and Thursday, Aug. 17. The treasurer’s office will be open for all other business.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Aug. 3
In Greene County district court sentencing was completed July 28 in five cases against Zachery Waters, 21, of Grand Junction. The cases were initiated between April 6 and June 25, 2017. Waters was charged with harassment- first degree in a case initiated April 6. He was sentenced to two years in prison. The prison term was suspended and he was…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Aug. 3
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Aug. 3 against Patrick J. Doepp of Grand Junction on a charge of public intoxication. Doepp was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge. Court costs were $60.
Read MoreSchoolyard habitat project part of summer school
Summer school for Greene County students was more than practicing the reading skills of phonics, fluency and comprehension. Every student also completed one of several project based activities.
Read MoreBuilding Teamwork outdoor obstacle challenge party caps summer reading program
During the 2017 summer reading program, “Build a Better World” at the Jefferson public library, children worked individually on their BINGO sheets and reading, and also participated in team activities. Not only did children earn a final party complete with performer Richard Renner at the end of the program, but children who read at least 240 minutes during the program…
Read MoreJefferson Telecom tells photo contest winner
Tiffany Smith of Jefferson will have her photo of Brown Bridge featured on the cover the 2017-18 Jefferson Telecom telephone directory. As winner of Jefferson Telecom’s directory photo contest, Smith won $100 in Greene County Chamber Checks. Smith took the photo at the Brown Bridge access three miles north of Scranton on County Road E-33 as the sun was setting…
Read MoreHumpal wins smoker in fair drawing
Rick Humpal of Jefferson was the winner of a new Masterbuilt Sportsman Elite gas smoker in a drawing held at the Greene Soil & Water Conservation District’s booth at the Greene County Fair. SWCD staff and board members thanked all who visited the booth.
Read MoreNational Farmers Market Week, Aug. 6-12
Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey on Friday encouraged Iowans to take advantage of fresh fruits and vegetables available at the more than 220 farmers markets in Iowa as part of National Farmers Market Week, which runs from Aug. 6 to 12.
Read MorePheasant count in progress, looking for good numbers
Iowa’s 15-day annual pheasant population survey began Aug. 1, and after a mild winter and early spring, wildlife experts are cautiously optimistic about what they hope to find. “Our weather this year is nearly identical to what we saw in 2015,” said Todd Bogenschutz, upland wildlife biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources who coordinates and collects the data…
Read MoreWelcome, Baby
Catherine and Shane Lucas of Des Moines are the parents of a daughter, Anna Lucille, born Aug. 2. She weighed 8 pounds, 12 ounces, and was 21 inches long. She was welcomed home by Gus, the family dog and former ruler of the house. Grandparents are Tori Riley of Jefferson, Dan and Brenda Chargo of rural Glidden, and Pete and…
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