Janice Harbaugh of Jefferson shares with readers a letter her grandfather wrote in 1918 describing the Nov. 11 cease-fire that signaled the end of hostilities in World War One. The letter was printed in the local paper at the time, and Harbaugh found the clipping in family records. Roy Elmer Taylor was born on the family farm in Grant Township…
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Deadline near for 4-H re-enrollment
All current 4-H members are reminded to finish the online re-enrollment process for the 2017-18 4-H year. The deadline for re-enrolling is by the close of business (4:30 pm) on Wednesday, Nov. 15.
Read MoreA better way to get there
~a column by Colleen O’Brien Daydreaming is a time-honored endeavor. It’s invention time, it’s poetry time, it’s take-a-break time, it’s wasting time, it’s probably been going on since the first hominoids had a chance to relax for a minute when the local Giganotosaurus (length 47 feet, weight 8 tons) was way on the other side of the swamp. I like…
Read MoreAcademic all-state honors for Haley Hall
Greene County runner Haley Hall was named to the academic all-state list in cross country by the Iowa Association of Track Coaches. To qualify a runner must have a grade point average of 3.8 or higher, score at least 28 on the ACT, and either qualify for the state meet or finish in the top 30 at a state qualifying…
Read MoreLeann Jacobsen brings Congressional campaign to Jefferson
Leann Jacobsen, Democratic candidate for U. S. Representative Iowa 4th District, will be in Jefferson to speak and meet with members of the community on Tuesday, Nov. 14, at 7 pm, at the ISU Extension office at 104 W. Washington St. Jacobsen, of Spencer, is a business owner and a Spencer city councilwoman She has more than 30 years of…
Read MoreCity elections Tuesday
City residents go to the polls Tuesday to elect council members and in most cases, a mayor. Polls are open from 12 to 8 pm as follows:
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Nov. 2
An order was entered Oct. 26 in Greene County district court setting the trial of James Hubert Exline Jr, 46, of Jefferson to begin Jan. 23 in Mitchell County. The Honorable James Drew will preside over all remaining facets of the litigation, the order stated. Exline was charged in Greene County with sex abuse- second degree second or subsequent offense,…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Nov. 2
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Nov. 1 against Tauwana Rae Laue of Grand Junction in a case that was initiated in district court. Laue was charged with operating while intoxicated- first offense. She pleaded guilty to an amended charge of public intoxication. Magistrate David Morain entered a judgment for a $100 fine with a $35 surcharge…
Read MoreGobble Gobble 5K Thanksgiving tradition continues
A Thanksgiving Day tradition continues in Paton with the seventh annual Gobble Gobble 5K Run/Walk Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23, starting at 8:30 am, starting at the Loren Shriver Community Building in Paton.
Read MoreFlu shot clinics at parent/teacher conference
Public health nurses will be at parent-teacher conferences again this week offering community flu shot clinics. Staff will be at Paton-Churdan and at Greene County elementary Tuesday, Nov. 7, from 4 to 7:30 pm. They’ll return to Greene County elementary Thursday, also from 4 to 7:30 pm.
Read More‘Citizenship’ test for canines offered Nov. 18
The American Kennel Club good citizen test will be offered Saturday, Nov. 18, from 3 to 5 pm at the Greene County Community Center in Jefferson. Passing the good citizen test is a prerequisite for therapy dogs. According to Linn Price, LVT, “good citizen” is a fun title to have and shows that dogs have basic obedience skills.
Read MoreGreenbrier 4-H club does service project
Community service projects are an important component of the 4-H organization. The Greenbrier 4-H club is continuing its community service by filling shoeboxes for children in other countries.
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