The Jefferson park and recreation department is offering programs for all ages in the weeks ahead. Art on the Fly – Jolene Peters is bringing Art on the Fly to the Community Center for a winter project. She’s holding a class Monday, Jan. 22, from 1 to 2:30 pm, as there will be no school that day. Any one age…
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Veterans, auxiliary honor and thank Boy Scouts
Members of the local VFW, American Legion and American Legion auxiliary hosted Boy Scout Troop 534 and their leaders for an appreciation meal and a check presentation. According to American Legion post commander Jim Andrew, each of the three groups gave the scouts $100 to acknowledge their willingness and help with color guard and fundraising activities.
Read MoreSWCD has scholarships for seniors
High school seniors who reside in Greene County are invited and encouraged to apply for scholarships offered by the Greene County Soil & Water Conservation Club and Greene County Soil & Water Conservation District by Friday, March 2.
Read MoreFarm Bureau scholarship apps available
Greene County Farm Bureau announced last week it has established a scholarship fund for scholarships to be awarded in 2018 to graduating seniors who are entering a two or four-year school with a major related to agriculture.
Read MoreGenealogy room closed for winter
The Greene County Genealogical Society room in the Jefferson public library will be closed for the months of January, February, and March. Persons who want help while working on ancestors and family history can call Arlene Johnson at 515-386-5431.
Read MoreRams finish sweep of Saydel Eagles
The Ram basketball teams began their rematches with Heart of Iowa teams when they hosted the Saydel Eagles for a Mega Night Jan 12. As they did in their first meetings, the Rams won both games.
Read MoreGary H. Mears, 1936 – 2018
Gary H. Mears, Lieutenant General (U.S. Air Force, Retired), 81, passed away on January 3, 2018, in Jacksonville Beach, FL. He was born May 23, 1936, in Boone, IA. Gary was born May 23, 1936, in Boone, IA, the son of Jack and Blanche (Wiltse) Mears. He graduated from Grand Junction High School in 1954. He graduated from the University…
Read MoreBeryl Johnson, 1927 – 2018
Beryl Johnson, 90, passed away January 10, 2018, at the Greene County Medical Center long term care facility after a brief illness. Beryl was born April 4, 1927, in Ralston to Gerald and Ruth (Mathias) Johnson. He grew up in Ralston and later moved to Scranton where he graduated and met his future wife, Jean Johnson. Married for 67 years,…
Read MoreSource of funding for new gym to be told soon
An announcement will be made in the next two to three weeks of the source of private funding for a new gymnasium as part of the proposed Greene County High School and regional academy. At a meeting held Wednesday in Grand Junction to gather community input on the proposal, school board member Dr Steve Karber, who has spent considerable time…
Read MoreChief medical officer hired at medical center
Greene County Medical Center has hired a part-time Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Dr Michael Line, a pediatric hospitalist at Blank Children’s Hospital in Des Moines, joined the medical center on Tuesday, Jan. 2. In this administrative position Line will monitor current medical center care practices, as well as lead and support the network of providers who serve Greene County Medical…
Read MoreSupervisors question Vision 2020 when they’re pitched on more consulting fees
The limits of the Vision 2020 county-wide community planning project were learned by the Greene County supervisors Monday when they were “pitched” on a $100,000 consulting contract to implement the housing portion of the plan. The county paid $24,000 of the $98,000 total cost of the project. The city of Jefferson paid $24,000, and Greene County Development Corporation committed to…
Read MoreJuniors to host chili supper Tuesday
The Greene County junior class will host a chili supper Tuesday, Jan. 16, at the Elks lodge one block east of the middle school. Serving will be from 5 to 7 pm. The meal includes a bowl of chili, crackers, relishes, pie or dessert, and milk or coffee. Tickets are $6 each for ages 6 and older; ages 5 and…
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