A celebration of the life of Tim Healy was held Saturday, June 2, at Clover Hall on the Greene County Fairgrounds in Jefferson. Pastor Cathy Van Gundy of Panora offered words of comfort. James Healy was soloist. Honorary bearers were Jim Wyckoff, Dave Perkins, Mike Piepel, Bob Bills, John Evers, Rick Pierce, Dennis Louk, Phil Siglin and Terry Semke.
Read MoreMonth: May 2018
Letter to the editor – Jane Alexander
To the editor, Democrats in Iowa’s 4th U.S. House District have a rare opportunity to choose one of three candidates competing in the June 5 primary to run for the seat against Republican incumbent Steve King. By far the best choice is J.D. Scholten.
Read MoreFree carnival, Christian music and a Guiness record attempt part of Bell Tower Festival
The Bell Tower Festival, slated for June 8-10 in Jefferson, will include a free carnival. Sweet Fun Carnival & Concessions of Queen City, MO, will be part of this year’s festival, bringing several hard rides and inflatables to the downtown square. The carnival rides and attractions are free for visitors throughout the weekend.
Read MorePrimary election next Tuesday
The primary election in Greene County and across the state is slated for Tuesday, June 5. While absentee voters have been casting their ballots early via mail and at the auditor’s office, the polls will be open from 7 am to 9 pm at the following locations: • Central Precinct: Clover Hall, fairgrounds, 601 E. Lincoln Way, Jefferson • East…
Read MoreImpact Award to be presented Sunday
The Greene County Impact Award will be presented to Chuck and Carla Offenburger Sunday, June 3, at 3 pm in the rotunda at the Greene County courthouse. The program will include speakers, music and refreshments.
Read MoreLocal farmers market season opens June 5
The Greene County farmers market will begin its 2018 season on Tuesday, June 5, with plenty to see and do. A good number of vendors will offer an array of produce, baked goods and handcrafted items. At press time, the meal vendor hadn’t been finalized. However, Dean and Nancy Rogers invite everyone to join them for a piece of cake…
Read MoreSupervisors discuss EMS, no conclusions reached
“There’s no easy answer” for assuring the county has ambulance service, county board of supervisors chair John Muir said Tuesday. The board discussed ambulance service for about 10 minutes but didn’t get closer to a solution. “If there’s going to continue to be an ambulance service and it’s going to look like I think everyone wants it to look like,…
Read MoreGenealogy Society meets Saturday
The Greene County Genealogy Society will meet Saturday, June 2, at 10 am in the basement meeting room of the Jefferson public library. Everyone is welcome and the basement is handicapped accessible. Jean Tucker will have the program about family books and other information.
Read MoreSpring turkey harvest down from 2017
Turkey hunters reported harvesting 11,700 Iowa birds this spring, which is 100 birds fewer than were harvested in 2017. Iowa’s spring turkey seasons began April 7 with the youth season and ended on May 20. Hunters purchased nearly 50,000 spring turkey tags.
Read MoreJune Java & Juice hosts told
The June schedule for Friday morning Java & Juice get-togethers includes downtown businesses and non-profit organizations. Java & Juice begins at 9:30 am with coffee and a light refreshment. At 9:45 the host is welcome to tell the host’s story. The gathering finishes at 10.
Read MoreSchool to serve free lunch weekdays
The Greene County Community School District is participating in the summer food service program. Lunch will be provided at no charge for children Monday – Friday, June 11 through Aug. 3. Lunch at the elementary school, 401 E. Russell St, Jefferson, will be served from 11:30 am t0 12:30 pm. Lunch will be served at the Grand Junction Community Center,…
Read MoreDry, hot weather helps crop development
A hot and dry week across much of the state allowed Iowa farmers 5.1 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending May 27, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Topsoil moisture levels statewide rated 3 percent very short, 12 percent short, 77 percent adequate and 8 percent surplus. Topsoil moisture levels in west central Iowa rated 1…
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