Services were held July 30 at St Joseph Catholic Church in Jefferson for Luerettia May Sullivan, 90, of Jefferson. Father John Gerald, pastor of the church, celebrated the Mass of the Resurrection. Sue Wind was lector. Amy Roberts was soloist, accompanied by Lois Last. Honorary bearers were Tracy Jessen, Heather Jessen, Holly Jessen, Amanda Helt and Jackie Molle. Casket bearers…
Read MoreMonth: July 2018
Greene County district court, week ending July 26
In Greene County district court James Marvin Holmberg, 43, of Boone was sentenced July 24 to two days in jail after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of possession of methamphetamine. The jail time was suspended and he was placed on informal probation for one year. He must undergo a substance abuse evaluation and complete any recommended…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending July 26
Persons paid fines for scheduled traffic violations in Greene County during the week ending July 26 as follows: Breann Margaret Gibson of Scranton, dark windows or windshield.
Read MoreSheriff’s report – July 2018
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Greene County sheriff’s office: Tuesday, July 31: Routine activity reported. Monday, July 30: At 9:02 am a deputy investigated a harassment complaint in the 200 block of W. Paton St in Paton. At 1:23 pm a deputy investigated a harassment complaint at Spring Lake Park. At 2:02 pm a deputy investigated a…
Read MorePolice blotter – July 2018
Following are excerpts of activities reported by the Jefferson police department: Tuesday, July 31: At 2:06 am a traffic stop in the 1400 block of N. Elm St resulted in Milton Wright of Des Moines being cited for driving while license suspended and excessive speed. During the stop the officer could smell the odor of marijuana coming from the car.…
Read MoreRegistration for JPRD fall soccer this week
Registration for the Jefferson park and recreation department’s fall soccer program for players U8-U15 will be held Monday, July 30, and Wednesday, Aug. 1, from 6 to 8 pm at the Greene County Community Center. Games for players in the Under-8 league will be Saturdays, Sept. 15 through Oct. 20, in either Jefferson or Ogden.
Read MoreMini-Con coming to Jefferson Aug. 4
Area residents are invited to step through the Story Portal and join county librarians for the first ever GC Mini-Con. This FREE, family-friendly event will take place Saturday, Aug. 4, from 1 to 5 pm at the Greene County Community Center in Jefferson. Events will include a sword demonstration by dojo owners Samurai Dan and Jillian at 1:30 pm. A…
Read MoreBack to school immunization clinics Aug. 1 and Aug. 8
Clinics include free school supplies, haircuts Greene County public health is offering evening immunization clinics on Wednesday, Aug. 1, and Wednesday, Aug. 8, from 4:30 to 6:30 pm for students still needing required school vaccinations.
Read MoreHostas topic of Community Conversation
The August Community Conversation will be held Thursday, Aug. 2, at the garden of Dave Walker, 703 S. Oak St, Jefferson. Walker has more than 100 hostas of every variety imaginable, as well many companion plants and a large assortment of houseplants. He will talk about hostas and other flowers, and share interesting landscaping ideas.
Read MoreMusic trivia, food and a sing-along movie in Churdan Aug. 11
Area residents are invited to join the staff and trustees of the Churdan public library in “Celebrating Libraries Rock” with a midsummer evening of music trivia, good food and good company Saturday, Aug. 11, in the Churdan city park.
Read MoreAugust Java & Juice hosts told
The Friday morning Java & Juice get-togethers return to downtown Jefferson for August. Java & Juice begins at 9:30 am with coffee and a light refreshment. At 9:45 the host is welcome to tell the story of the business, highlighting product lines or services. The gathering finishes at 10.
Read MoreInvitational livestock show includes six county youth
The DMACC BEARDOWN is an invitation only livestock show for 4H & FFA exhibitors from Calhoun, Dallas, Greene, Jasper, Marshall, Polk and Story County. Qualifiers earned their right to participate by exhibiting county fair champion market and breeding animals in the beef, swine, sheep, and goat divisions. The BEARDOWN will take place Saturday, July 28, at 1 pm at the…
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