The Iowa clerk of court office at the Greene County courthouse is now open from 9 am to 12 pm and from 1 to 3 pm. The shortened hours are temporary and are in effect until further notice. The public is reminded that traffic fines can be paid at Iowa Courts Online.
Read MoreMonth: November 2017
Sheriff’s report – November 2017
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Thursday, Nov. 30: At 8:17 am a deputy investigated a car deer accident in the 300 block of Highway 144 north of Paton. Jake Smith, 38, of Paton struck a deer. Damage to his 1968 Ford Mustang was estimated at $10,000.
Read MorePolice blotter – November 2017
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Thursday, Nov. 30: At 6:04 am a resident reported a vehicle that was parked on the side of the road running for 45 minutes in the 900 block of N. Pinet St. Upon arrival, officers located a 2008 Jeep Liberty on the side of the road with the engine…
Read MoreBreakfast with Santa next Saturday
Santa Claus invites area children to join him for breakfast Saturday, Dec. 2, between 8 and 11 am at the Greene County Community Center in Jefferson. Hy-Vee will host a breakfast buffet at no charge for children 12 and younger, as well as a cookie decorating station. Children can do a Christmas craft and high school carolers will add to…
Read MoreJingle Into Junction Dec. 3
All are invited to Jingle Into Junction Sunday, Dec. 3, for the annual Christmas celebration starting at 5 pm at the Grand Junction Community Center. Grand Junction Horizons and the Garden Club will serve a soup supper until 6:30 pm. A free will donation will be accepted. There will also be a silent auction.
Read MoreCocoa with Santa, Christmas in Scranton plans told
Area residents are invited to mark their calendars for fun for all ages as plans are finalized for Christmas activities in the Scranton community. Youngsters are invited to celebrate Christmas on Saturday, Dec. 2. The fun starts at the H.F. and Maude E. Marchant Library at 5 pm where there will be crafts and games for the youngsters.
Read MoreWayuga Art Studio plans holiday open house
Wayuga Art Studio, owned by artist Joseph Murray of rural Scranton, will host a holiday art open house Dec. 8, 9 and 10 at the Milwaukee depot on E. Lincolnway in Jefferson. Murray will welcome the community from 4 to 9 pm each day. Refreshments will be served.
Read MoreConsider an Iowa grown Christmas tree this year
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship encourages Iowans to consider choosing a fresh, Iowa grown Christmas tree to decorate their home this holiday season. “Iowa is fortunate to have more than 100 Christmas tree farms in all parts of the state,” said Iowa deputy Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig. “Selecting a fresh Christmas tree can be part of…
Read MoreDNR previews shotgun season
The first of Iowa’s popular shotgun deer seasons is Dec. 2-6 when an expected 60,000 orange clad hunters head to the timber. That group will be followed by another 60,000 hunters who prefer the Dec. 9-17 second shotgun season.
Read MoreThank you!
I want to send out a sincere Thank You to the woman who helped cover the cost of two used tires for my truck on Nov. 9 at McAtee Tire. By her doing that it allowed me to go visit my Army buddy who I had deployed with to Iraq in 2007. If she hadn’t helped me out I would’ve…
Read MoreSupes hear ‘pitch’ on TIF funds for Jefferson housing project
The role of the county in developing housing and financing for a proposed rental complex near the Jefferson water tower are once again being discussed. Two years ago Greene County Development Corporation asked the county supervisors to apply for a forgivable loan from the Iowa Finance Authority to provide funds for J-Corp to develop rental housing in Jefferson. The supervisors…
Read MoreLamoureux performs in All-State Band
Greene County sophomore Kassie Lamoureux, a baritone saxophone player, was the lone county musician selected to participate in the All-State Music Festival, held last weekend on the Iowa State University campus. Lamoureux was selected for the All-State Band, which was conducted by Dr James Ripley, director of instrumental music activities at Carthage College in Kenosha, WI. A native Iowan, Ripley…
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