The Red Cross in Iowa is overwhelmed by the generosity of Iowans who want to help with its relief effort in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. As a result of the interest from those wanting to know how they can get involved and help support the response effort, the Red Cross is hosting community information sessions in each of its…
Read MoreMonth: September 2017
Strange things happen
~a column by Colleen O’Brien A woman I know in Florida has gone through about $6,000 and six months of bewilderment, frustration and anxiety because of “guests” in a rental house she owns. “This was the worst time in my life,” said Lucilla. She is 82 and her husband of just more than 60 years died in October. Both of…
Read MoreFirefighters rescue more than 70 people and 30 horses in Texas
The Greene County firefighters who went to Texas for two days last week to assist with rescue operations in flooding after Hurricane Harvey returned tired by satisfied with their work.
Read MoreCandidates discuss variety of topics at public forum
Future of facilities, bond issue on voters’ minds There was more agreement than disagreement among the candidates for the Greene County Schools board of education at a public forum hosted by the Jefferson Rotary Club last Thursday. More than 50 persons attended the forum with moderator Rick Morain. He opened the forum noting the importance of school elections. “Education is…
Read MoreHogs, hogs, and more hogs
Another hog confinement is being proposed for an area east of Churdan that, according to board of supervisors John Muir is “a pretty saturated area, getting to be.” County planning and zoning coordinator Chuck Wenthold reported to the supervisors Tuesday that he received a master matrix for Grey Owl Farms 4 LLC, Kave Finisher Farm Site, for three buildings and…
Read MoreMahanay Tower open weekends through October
The Mahanay Memorial Carillon Tower in Jefferson has concluded the summer daily seasonal hours but will continue to be open weekends in September and October. Hours remain on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am to 4 pm.
Read MoreNew look at increasing prosecution of domestic abuse
October is Domestic Assault Awareness Month, but assistant county attorney Thomas Laehn has already brought up the subject. Laehn wants Greene County to get better at prosecuting cases of domestic abuse, he said at the board of supervisors meeting Tuesday. Laehn reported that he has attended meetings of the Greene County Coalition Against Domestic Violence, a diverse group that includes…
Read MoreUnusually cool, dry week in Iowa
It was a cool dry week in Iowa during the week ending Sept. 3, according to USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were 6.2 days suitable for fieldwork. Activities for the week included haying, hauling grain, chopping corn silage, seeding cover crops, and harvesting seed corn.
Read MoreJohn Walter Meyer, 1949 – 2017
Funeral services for John Meyer, 68, of Jefferson will be held Monday, Sept. 11, at the First United Methodist Church in Jefferson. A graveside service will be held at that afternoon at Silver Valley Cemetery in Hancock. John Walter Meyer, first-born son of Milton and Drusa Dell (Thomas) Meyer, was born on March 15, the Ides of March, 1949, in…
Read MoreNancy Morris, 1951 – 2017
A Celebration of Life service for Nancy Morris, 66, of Jefferson was held Wednesday, Sept. 6, at the First United Methodist Church in Jefferson. Dr David Ohrt of Jefferson offered words of comfort, and Deenie Schuchert gave the eulogy. Burial will take place at a later date at the Jefferson Municipal Cemetery. Nancy D’Ann Morris passed away on Sept. 1,…
Read MoreFrances Safley, 1927 – 2017
Funeral services were held Wednesday, Sept. 6, at Central Christian Church in Jefferson for Frances Louise Safley, 90, of Jefferson. The Rev Sheldon Henderson, pastor of the church, offered words of comfort. Gary Haupert was soloist with Danille Curtis as soloist. Honorary bearers were Fran’s grandchildren Mie Safley, Jeff Safley, Mark Safley, Andrea Kemble, Matt Safley, Erin Drew, Jacob Safley,…
Read MorePhyllis McCollom, 1924 – 2017
Services were held Tuesday, Sept. 5, at Central Christian Church in Jefferson for Phyllis Lavone McCollom, 92, of Jefferson. The Rev Sheldon Henderson, pastor of the church, offered words of comfort. Danille Curtis was soloist and pianist. Casket bearers were Terry McCollom, Rick McCollom, Duane Mosher, Mark Cranston and Brett Cranston. Interment was at the Jefferson Municipal Cemetery.
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