The Greene County Extension Council elected officers at its organizational meeting Jan. 10. The nine-member county Extension Council annually elects officers to comply with Iowa law. Bob Smith of Jefferson is the newly-elected chairperson. Jake Bohnet of Paton was elected vice chairperson. Shari Minnehan of Churdan was elected secretary, and Pam Olerich was elected treasurer.
Read MoreMonth: January 2018
From the Scranton library trustees about internet use
The board of trustees of the H.F. and Maude E. Marchant Public Library in Scranton released the following statement to the community, especially to parents of some of the younger citizens in the Scranton area: “As many of you know and would expect, the Marchant Library has computers for public use. Uses may range (depending on age and interests) from…
Read MoreAlways lessons to be learned
~a column by Colleen O’Brien At a community breakfast in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King on Saturday, I heard two speakers talk about subjects that tailgated remarks made by President Donald Trump two days prior. It was pure coincidence, a kind of magical realism that in a timely manner denounced the bad manners and accompanying constant anger on the…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Bruce Bannister
To the editor, McClure Engineering, who now employs Zack Mannheimer, are back at the trough asking for more money to do a “housing plan”. $93000 has already been squandered on “Vision 2020” planning which produced not one useful, feasible idea. Why would anyone consider hiring these people again? Lutz’s main message was that they “needed to be paid” and would…
Read MoreGary Reed, 1948 – 2018
A Service of Remembrance was held January 18 at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home for Gary Russell Reed, 69, of Jefferson. The Rev Sheldon Henderson, pastor of Central Christian Church in Jefferson, offered words of comfort. Honorary bearers were Kara Reed, Kelly Reed, Britnee Gamble, Jessie Arms, Kaitlynn Stofer, Gillian Stofer, Kelsey Reed, Brody Bigart, Brayden Biggart, Bailey Biggart, Madison Reed, Brianne…
Read MoreItems of interest on city committee agenda
The Jefferson city council’s water/sewer and street/sanitation committees will meet Tuesday, Jan. 16, at noon in the council room at the municipal building at 220 N. Chestnut St. The agenda includes items of ongoing interest in the community including an update on a railroad quiet zone, the E. Lincoln Way entry to the city, and a walkway to Greenewood Road.
Read MoreJeanette Walker, 1934 – 2018
A Service of Remembrance was held Jan. 15 at First Presbyterian Church in Jefferson for Jeanette DeAnn Walker, 83, of Lake City, formerly of Jefferson. Words of comfort were offered by her son Aaron Walker and the Rev Gordon Moen pastor of the church. Readers were Dani Paup and Cliff Said. Organist was Donna Carhill. Interment was at the Dawson…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Jan. 11
In Greene County district court Danielle Rae Dawson, 34, of Grimes was sentenced to two two-year prison terms Jan. 2 after she changed her plea to guilty to two counts of unlawful use of credit card less than $1,000. The prison terms were suspended and she was placed on probation for two years. Dawson was fined $625 with a $218.75…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Jan. 11
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Jan. 10 against Christopher Wade Lindaman of Jefferson on a charge of theft- fifth degree. He was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge and a $125 Law Enforcement Initiative surcharge. He must also pay $80.25 restitution to H-Vee and $360 court costs.
Read MoreSchool cancelled, schedule update
Greene County and Paton-Churdan schools are closed Monday. The Greene County seventh and eighth grade baskeball games are postponed to Friday, Jan. 19, at 4:30 and 5:45 pm in the middle school gym. The basketball Mega Night in Winterset has been postponed to Monday, Jan. 22. Game times will be 4:30, 6 and 7:30 pm. Wrestling season will resume Tuesday…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
Please send your news to Jean Borgeson at jeanb@iowatelecom.net January 12, 2018 Rippey Lions Club – The Rippey Lions Club joined together for its first meeting and enjoyed a potluck meal. Planning began for serving roast beef sundaes and other preparation for serving food for the bike riders and others on the day of the Bike Ride to Rippey on…
Read MoreDecorated door nets $250 for Shop with a Cop
As part of celebrating the holiday season, Wild Rose Casino & Resort Jefferson allowed employees to have a door decorating contest. Most of these doors were those of the department managers. The winning department was to receive $250 to donate to a qualified nonprofit organization of their choice. It was also determined that the doors would be judged by a…
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