After months of waiting, Greene County Catholics got the final word on the future of their parishes at weekend masses and in the June 14 issue of The Catholic Globe. St Brigid in Grand Junction and St Columbkille of Churdan are both being merged with St Joseph in Jefferson. The assets and liabilities of both parishes will be transferred to…
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Raynard Langenbau, 1939 – 2018
Funeral services were held Thursday, June 21, at Peace United Church of Christ in Gladbrook for Raynard August Langenbau, 78, of rural Garwin. Military honors were provided by Gladbrook American Legion Post #127. The family was assisted by Mitchell Family funeral Home of Marshalltown, 641-844-1234. Raynard passed away at home on Saturday, June 16, 2018, surrounded by his loving family…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending June 14
In Greene County district court Adam James Stilson, 20, of Polk City was granted a deferred judgment June 8 after he pleaded guilty to a charge of aid or abet threatening intimidation with a dangerous weapon. He was placed on probation for two years. A civil penalty of $750 was suspended. Stilson must pay restitution for his court appointed attorney’s…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending June 14
District court judge the Honorable Joseph B. McCarville on June 8 sentenced Courtney Lynn Morlan of Jefferson to seven days in jail after she pleaded guilty to a charge of theft- fifth degree in magistrate court. She must pay sheriff’s room and board charges for the time she serves. She was also fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge and $60…
Read MoreSocial Media Club busy at Greene Co HS
TM when I say the SMC, under the direction of TG, learned a lot this year and oftentimes they were LHO. Their last meeting of the year was held at TS in Jefferson on June 4. Students spent the year learning how to build SCF, which was sponsored by JT, conducting informational surveys of their peers’ use of SM, and…
Read More‘Farm to Fair’ dinner for 500 planned for Iowa State Fair
The largest dinner table ever set at the Iowa State Fair will seat 500 persons for a “Farm to Fair” dinner Sunday, Aug. 12, on Grand Avenue, right in the thick of Iowa State Fair fun. Tickets for a seat the table are free, but are limited. Persons who would like to attend should tell organizers why they’d like a…
Read MoreNominations open for State Fair Iowan of the Day
Each year the Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation and Cookies Food Products collaborates to honor individuals that exemplify the characteristics that all true Iowans possess. The Blue Ribbon Foundation and Cookies honor 10 Iowans from across the state who demonstrate an honest work ethic, dedication to their community while showing an exceptional sense of Iowa pride. The Blue Ribbon…
Read MoreHelping Hands projects planned by Habitat for Humanity
Heart of Iowa Habitat for Humanity is continuing its Helping Hands projects this summer. A pair of homes in Jefferson have been identified for work and two other Greene County homes are in the process of being confirmed.
Read MoreJosh Egeland wins Ding Dong Dash
The Ding Dong Dash, part of the Bell Tower Festival hosted by the Jefferson park and recreation department, had a four-legged twist this time. Canines were invited to be part of a Strut Your Mutt 1-mile run/walk or to run along with their master for the 5K and 10K runs. Entry donations for the dogs were a fundraiser for the…
Read MoreWayne Hougham, 1960 – 2018
A Celebration of the Life of Wayne Hougham, 57, of Jefferson was held Saturday, June 16, at First United Methodist Church in Jefferson. Pastor Jim Barnett of Jefferson offered words of comfort. Soloist was Sheilah Pound, accompanied by Sheryl Sloan. Honorary bearers were Joe Doran, John Reineman, Sean Thompson, Tim Buenz, Tim Christensen, Mel Graven, Elaine McDowell, Brian Phillips, Karen…
Read MoreRam softball losing streak now at four
The Rams softball team lost 4-0 to the North Polk Comets Thursday in a game rescheduled from June 6 due to weather. The Comets are ranked #6 in Class 3A softball. The Comets are now 5-2 in the Heart of Iowa Activities Conference and 10-4 overall. It was the fourth consecutive loss for the Rams, who are 3-11 overall and…
Read MoreRams lose 4-2 to Bondurant-Farrar in baseball
The Greene County Rams followed their big win over Saydel Wednesday with a 4-2 loss to non-conference Bondurant-Farrar Thursday in Jefferson. Senior Wade Adcock pitched the entire game. He struck out six batters and walked three, but all three walks resulted in runs for the Blue Jays.
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