A Celebration of Life service for Bill Kendall, 83, of Jefferson was held Friday, June 15, at 10 am at the Greene County High School auditorium. Military rites and interment followed at the Jefferson Municipal Cemetery. William LeRoy Kendall was the oldest of nine children born to Otha and Flora (Fister) Kendall on April 21, 1935, in Jefferson. Bill was…
Read MoreYear: 2018
Craig Cuddy, 1949 – 2018
Craig Cuddy was born October 12, 1949, the second of Jim and Lorna Cuddy’s five boys. Craig had a tough start in life, as asthma kept him down often. Consequently, he grew into a teen fueled by an uncertain longevity, so he decided to do as much as he could — back to that in a minute. Craig’s journey ended…
Read MoreJame Exline guilty of two counts of sex abuse
In a jury trial moved to the Bremer County courthouse in Waverly, James Hubert Exline, 47, of Jefferson was found guilty June 6 of one count of sex abuse sex abuse- second degree and one county of sex abuse- third degree. Jury selection began Monday. After hearing testimony on Tuesday, the jury deliberated for 45 minutes before reaching a unanimous…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending June 7
In Greene County district court charges against Gary Lee Warnke, 63, of Scranton of sex abuse- second degree and lascivious acts with a child- fondle, touch were dismissed May 31 on a motion of the state, “in the interest of justice.”
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending June 7
Cases were initiated in magistrate court during the week ending June 7 as follows: Ryan Michael Vaughn of Farnhamville, possession of drug paraphernalia. Persons paid fines for scheduled traffic violations during the week ending June 7 as follows: Shane Christopher Jewett of Paton, open container of alcohol (driver), $200; *Jorge Octavio of Omaha, NE, no valid driver’s license, $200; *Steven…
Read MoreIron tires added at Thomas Jefferson Gardens
Stephen Molle of rural Cooper recently donated two iron tires from a one-row field cultivator to the Thomas Jefferson Gardens. These became a part of the newly designed Children’s Garden section. Jaden Finley of Farlan is pictured here with his great-grandfather Stephen as they planted some marigolds between the spokes of one of the wheels. This is the fifth generation…
Read MoreSpelling champs determined
Spelling seemed to be a family affair at the annual spelling bee hosted by the Greene County Historical Society as part of the Bell Tower Festival. Vander Lindens claimed first place in three age divisions, with Lucy in the grades 3-4 division, Gavin in the grades 5-8 division, and Wendy in the adult division.
Read MoreYard of the Month honors to Schwanders
A pair of large ash trees shade the charming, south-facing front porch of Chad and Ashley Schwander’s home at 108 W. Vest St, the Jefferson Garden Club’s selection for June Yard of the Month. When the Schwanders moved to Jefferson in 2009 they brought with them a favorite large hosta and a small burning bush (euonymus) for placement in the…
Read MoreFundraising supper in Churdan next Sunday
The Churdan library board and staff will serve a Father’s Day supper Sunday, June 17, from 5 to 7 pm in the Churdan Community Room. The menu includes pork loin sandwiches, baked beans, potato salad, coleslaw, chips and bars. A free will donation will be accepted, with all proceeds going to the Churdan library building fund.
Read MorePair of community blood drives in county
LifeServe Blood Center asks donors spare just one hour and ensure lifesaving blood is available when someone needs it.
Read MoreChrist Lutheran invites kids to day camp June 18-21
Area youngsters entering grades 1-6, as well as 4- and 5-year-olds, are invited to a community day camp at Christ Lutheran Church, 1201 S. Elm St, in Jefferson. The camp will be held June 18-21. School-age children will meet from 10 am to 2:45 pm. Preschoolers will meet from 10 am to 12:30 pm. Children should bring a sack lunch.…
Read MoreWoods, welding students do well at SEP Expo
Michael Schnoes, industrial technology teacher at Greene County High School, reports that two students placed first with their projects at the Southeast Polk Expo in May, and five more students place second. Crawford Petterson and Nick Breon placed first.
Read More