Beta Tau Delta provided financial support to the Webb House for the 21st consecutive year, which is as long as the Webb House has been open. The donation usually goes into the general fund to help with utility expenses at the teen center. Jim North (left in UI ball cap) accepted a check for $700 from sorority members Sandy Drewery…
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Holz honored for military service
by Julie Breshears A hero’s welcome was waiting for more than 140 veterans, including Robert Holz, 86, of rural Jefferson, when they returned from the 17th Brushy Creek Area Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. on Sept. 15. They were greeted by waving American flags, cheers, applause and some tears, when they returned to Fort Dodge. Holz, a Korean veteran from…
Read MoreCommunity flu shot clinics planned
The Greene County public health department is making it convenient to get flu shots this week, with community flu shot clinics slated in four county towns. Community clinics Monday, Sept. 24, are slated for 10 am to noon in Grand Junction at the St Brigid Parish Center and from 1 to 3 pm at the Rippey library.
Read MoreRams open district play with gridiron win, now 5-0 on season
The Greene County Ram varsity football continued its perfect season with a 62-0 home win over the Mustangs of Shenandoah.
Read MoreGrassley aid to visit county Tuesday
Sen Chuck Grassley’s regionaI director Adam DoBraska will hold traveling office hours in Greene and other west central Iowa counties Tuesday, Sept. 25. DoBraska will listen to concerns and take opinions about specific issues, along with helping Iowans with personal issues and requests. This can range from getting a milestone birthday greeting from Senator Grassley or the President, a flag…
Read MoreRose Mary Burke, 1932 – 2018
Services were held Friday, Sept. 21, at St Joseph Catholic Church in Jefferson for Rose Mary Burke, 86, of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Jefferson. Mass of the Resurrection was concelebrated by Fr Roger Linnan, Fr John Gerald, and Fr Bill Brunner. Mary Beth Burke Neal gave the eulogy. Music was provided by the St Joseph guitar group, pianist Rick Morain…
Read MoreCounty okays agreement with Verizon Wireless for cellular tower at LEC
The county could see up to $159,000 over the next 25 years simply from leasing land at the Law Enforcement Center to CommNet Cellular for a Verizon Wireless tower. The supervisors at their Sept. 17 meeting approved a land lease agreement with CommNet. The initial contract is for five years at a cost of $6,000 per year, with the contract…
Read MoreHalloween triple play becomes a grand slam with addition of concert
Families can mark their calendars now with a new addition to the Halloween triple play held annually in Jefferson. For the past several years the Greene County Community Center staff, Greene County Chamber and Tourism and the Jefferson public library staff have collaborated to provide area children a free Halloween party at the Community Center, Trick-or-Treat Around the Square, and…
Read MoreIncome guidelines available for home energy assistance program
Income guidelines for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) have been announced. Applications for the program will be accepted on a first come/first served basis at the New Opportunities Greene County Family Development Center on N. Elm in Jefferson beginning Oct. 1 for households with an elderly/disabled member, or beginning Nov. 1 for others.
Read MoreDoug Carman retiring after 37 years at Peoples Bank
Will continue on board of directors Doug Carman, loan officer and executive vice president at Peoples Bank’s Scranton location, will retire at the end of the September. His last work day is Sept. 28. A 37-year employee of the bank, Carman will still contribute to the organization through his ongoing role as a member on the board of directors. He…
Read MoreFood and fun with Varceis Club
Those zany gals in the Varceis Club from Scranton hosted another successful salad luncheon on Sept. 6. This yearly event provides a delicious meal for the community while raising funds for the club to make charitable donations throughout the area. A large number of door prizes were given out, followed by card games.
Read MoreJeff public library a busy place for children (and their teddy bears)
Staff at the Jefferson public library is gearing up for several children’s programs. The annual Teddy Bear Sleepover will be held the weekend of Sept. 22-23. Children of all ages are invited to bring their favorite stuffed animal to the library before Saturday, Sept. 22, at 1 pm. The stuffed animals will enjoy games, movies, refreshments and a sleepover, with…
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