Re: Highway 4 resurfacing project To the editor, At 5:40 am this morning, I nearly struck two pedestrians with my truck. It was my fault, and I owe these two ladies an apology. I was westbound on Lincoln Way and attempting to turn north onto Elm (Hwy 4). As I entered the intersection it was not clear what northbound lane…
Read MoreMonth: October 2018
In the neighborhood
Please email news to jeanb@iowatelecom.net October 22, 2018 The Rippey library board will meet Monday, October 29, at 5:30 pm in the library. Note the change in time. The Rippey public library will host a Halloween party Wednesday, Oct. 31, from 4 to 5 pm. Trick-or-treat for the Rippey community will begin at 5.
Read MoreSylvene Hatfield – 1945 – 2018
Mary Sylvene Hatfield, daughter of Edward and Mary (Coan Connelly) Geisler Jr., was born on October 12, 1945, in Carroll and left this life surrounded by her family on October 20, 2018 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. She lived her life to the age of 73 years and 8 days. Sylvene grew up in the Churdan area…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Steve Bosshart
To the editor, Alas, it’s almost here, the 2018 election, that is. Soon we can put this recent drama behind and start on some fresh drama for the 2020 elections….wait, I guess that started months ago. Enjoy! I offer a few considerations for this election. First, I’ve recently been made aware that our ballots will no longer have checkboxes which…
Read MoreHerbert Drachenberg, 1929 – 2018
A graveside funeral service for Herbert Drachenberg, 88, of Jefferson will be held Saturday, Nov. 3, at 10:30 am at the Jefferson Cemetery. Pastor Dennis Martins of Trinity Lutheran Church in Jefferson will officiate. Herbert was born on Nov. 6, 1929, in Bristol, CT, the second of four children of Emily and Robert Drachenberg, three of whom preceded him in…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Oct. 18
Kole Higgins, 24, of Grand Junction was sentenced Oct. 12 to three five-year prison terms after he was found guilty at a jury trial of possession with intent to deliver marijuana, failure to affix a tax stamp, and sponsoring a gathering for the use of controlled substances. The first two terms are concurrent, but consecutive to the third term. They…
Read MoreCampaign budgets vary greatly for House District 47 candidates
Weaver raises more than twice Thompson in individual donations, but Thompson gets $135K from Iowa GOP At a forum earlier this month for candidates for Iowa House District 47 candidates, Democrat David Weaver, Republican Phil Thompson, and Libertarian Patrick Shaw each had a different answer to a question about how they’re paying for their campaign.
Read MorePlanning for new HS challenged by rising costs
An increase in the cost of structural steel and electrical materials is challenging Greene County school officials and OPN Architects as they finalize the design for the new high school and regional career academy. School board members Steve Karber and Sam Harding reported to the full board last week that the last estimate of construction costs was 10 percent higher…
Read MoreFriends of the Library honor Janet Durlam
Janet Durlam was honored Thursday as the 2018 Friend of the Year by the Friends of the Jefferson Public Library. Durlam has helped with the Friends’ used book sales since retiring from teaching in 2011. Her offer to sort by author the dozens of donated paperback books grew into moving boxes of books, organizing and shelving books. She visits the…
Read MoreDave Heupel elected to IHSMA exec board
Dave Heupel, vocal music director at Greene County High School since 1999, was recently elected to the executive board of the Iowa High School Music Association. He was elected by school superintendents across the state. The IHSMA board is composed of three school administrators, one vocal music director, one instrumental music director, and one school board member. According to Heupel,…
Read MoreChocolate Friendzy Saturday at the Jefferson public library
The third annual Chocolate Friendzy will take place Saturday, Oct. 27, at the Jefferson public library. Beginning at 9 am and going until noon, the Friends of the Library board is welcoming members to come and sample delicious chocolates. New memberships are available at the door for as low as $5 and renewals can also be collected.
Read MoreGreene County Singers slate concert
The Greene County Singers will present an Encore Concert Sunday, Oct. 28, at 3 pm at the United Methodist Church in Scranton. Selections will be a mix of secular and sacred music with a bit of Broadway, too. The concert will be followed by light refreshment. There is no admission charge and the public is invited to attend.
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