~a column by Colleen O’Brien Once in this lifetime I had a friend who was so much like me I thought I was listening to myself. But she was also less like me than any friend I’ve ever had. It’s the perfect kind of friendship – as familiar as my own hand except that she was unfailingly interesting. Her name…
Read MoreDay: August 29, 2018
Genealogical Society to meet Saturday
The regular meeting of the Greene County Genealogy Society will be held Saturday, Sept. 1, at 10 am in the meeting room of the Jefferson public library. All are welcome and the library is handicapped accessible. Arlene Johnson will present a program on “My Genealogical Will for Preserving My Family History.” Doing the work consumes a great deal of time,…
Read MoreJeff council warned of potential lawsuit
Also hears impact of RAGBRAI® visit Retired Greene County businessman Dick Finch put Jefferson city council members on notice that if they approve a building permit for construction west of Wild Rose Casino that drains onto property he owns nearby, he’ll sue the city. Finch spoke during the open forum portion of the council’s regular meeting Aug. 28. He was…
Read MoreSchool will use local banks as depository for bond sale proceeds
The Greene County Schools board of education met in special session early Wednesday morning to finalize more details of the issuance of general obligation bonds for construction of the new high school. The board reviewed documents prepared by Ahlers & Cooney law firm, and the approved a resolution to appoint Bankers Trust Company of Des Moines as the paying agent,…
Read MoreGreene County cattle exhibitors place at State Fair
Double D Dexters of Scranton showed the grand champion bull at the Dexter show at the Iowa State Fair. Double D Dexters was also awarded champion Iowa bull, champion steer, and reserve champion steer. Other results for Double D Dexters follow: Junior Heifer Calf — March 1, 2018 & After 4) Double D Ivy, 3/12/2018, 043705 5) Double D Holly,…
Read MoreIowa State carillonneur to perform on Mahanay carillon Saturday
A special carillon concert to conclude the Tower Tunes Live summer series will be performed Saturday, Sept. 1, at 11 am by Iowa State University carilloneur Dr Tin-Shi Tam and five of her students. When the Mahanay Memorial Carillon was expanded to 47 bells from 14 in May of 2017, the Bell Tower Community Foundation hoped to host professional carilloneurs.
Read MoreNew Opportunities providing financial education
New Opportunities has received a two-year grant award to expand financial literacy education in its seven county service area, which includes Greene, Audubon, Calhoun, Carroll, Dallas, Guthrie and Sac.
Read MoreScranton library board seeks new member
The H.F. and Maude E. Marchant Public Library in Scranton is seeking a volunteer to serve on the library board of trustees. The library Board is composed of five members who serve as a policy-making body and guide the development of library services.
Read MoreCounty supes conduct no business but hear several reports
The Greene County supervisors had no business listed on the agenda for the regular meeting Monday but heard updates from county staff and reports of meetings attended. Supervisor Pete Bardole reported attending the first meeting of the city of Jefferson’s comprehensive planning committee, the Greene County Chamber and Tourism board meeting, a meeting of Bell Tower Festival committee chairs to…
Read MoreGiant Piggy Bank program offers students financial education
A student banking program called the Giant Piggy Bank, sponsored by Peoples Bank, is teaching children how to manage money and the importance of saving. The program allows students to deposit money into an account managed by student bankers, who are assisted by professionals and school staff. Greene County elementary is participating in the program.
Read MoreAg auction Sept. 4 to benefit fairground improvements
The fifth annual Greene County Fair Ag Products Auction is slated for Tuesday, Sept. 4, at Clover Hall on the fairgrounds in Jefferson. A social time begins at 5 pm followed by dinner at 6 pm and the auction at 7.
Read MoreFarm Bureau tailgate a success
Greene County Farm Bureau hosted a “Families, Football, Farming, and Fun” tailgate at Linduska Field on Friday, Aug. 17. County Farm Bureau president John McCormick said “Last year’s inaugural tailgate event was very well attended, and board members decided to host the event again this year. A few modifications were made but our premise of farming and football: hard work…
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