Heart of Iowa Habitat for Humanity’s Nativity Festival, which has become a favorite holiday event for many area families, is slated for Sunday, Dec. 9, at the First United Methodist Church in Jefferson. The Nativity Festival provides a special opportunity for residents to display their nativity scenes and their stories.
Read MoreYear: 2018
Weather improves, but as of Sunday, bean harvest still far behind
Sunshine and a break from substantial precipitation got Iowa farmers back in the fields with 4.4 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending October 21, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Activities for the week included harvesting corn and soybeans, baling stalks and planting cover crops. Topsoil moisture levels statewide rated 65 percent adequate and 35 percent…
Read MoreAdvice from history’s best
~a column by Colleen O’Brien I hope we are in the waning days of loud-voiced liars. The end is within sight: midterm election day is less than two weeks away. The bombast will increase the closer we get. There will be a brief hiatus for a while after that. Political ads in whatever form – TV and radio, snail mail,…
Read MoreGreene County 4-H holds Awards Day
Greene County 4-H had a day of celebration Sunday that began with games and activities at the Grand Junction city park. Later in the day, more than 50 people attended to see Greene County 4-H members, as well as 4-H volunteers and financial sponsors, recognized during the annual Greene County 4-H awards ceremony at the Grand Junction Community Center. Record…
Read MoreHalloween fun starts Thursday, ends next Wednesday
Halloween fun starts Thursday, Oct. 25, with the Jefferson park and recreation department’s come-and-go Halloween party from 4 to 5 pm at the Greene County Community Center. There will be games, activities, and treats for all children ages 2 through fifth grade. There is no charge. Trick-or-Treat Around the Square will take place from 5 to 6 pm, and children…
Read MorePheasants Forever fundraising banquet Saturday
Pheasant hunters and supporters of the Greene County chapter of Pheasants Forever will gather Saturday night, following the first day of the hunting season, for the annual fundraising banquet. The event is scheduled in Clover Hall on the Greene County Fairgrounds in Jefferson. Toast and Boast starts at 5:30 pm, followed by the dinner at 7 and the auction. Persons…
Read MoreNHS induction at Paton-Churdan
The Paton-Churdan chapter of the National Honor Society inducted new members Chloe Berns, Kyla Byers, Jacob Geisler and Madi Minnehan in a ceremony at the school theater Monday evening. A cake reception for the new inductees and their families followed the ceremony.
Read MoreWorld Polio Day highlights effort to eradicate polio
Rotary members in Jefferson are among millions noting World Polio Day, October 24, to raise awareness, funds and support to end polio – a vaccine preventable disease that still threatens children in parts of the world today. Since Rotary and its partners launched the Global Polio Eradication Initiative 30 years ago, the incidence of polio has plummeted by more than…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Lee Sheeder
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 MoreIn 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…
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