Funeral services for Robert Frederick, 92, of Panora, formerly of Jefferson, were held Dec. 5, 2018, at the Bagley United Methodist Church in Bagley. Pastor Larry Monthei and Pastor Charlene Wolfe officiated. Casket bearers were grandchildren Dan Frederick, Sarah Borgeson, Carolyn Renshaw, Elizabeth Pierce, Karen Tungesbik, Mary Hinton and Bill Frederick. Interment will be in Richland Township Cemetery, Guthrie County.…
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Greene County district court, week ending Nov. 29
In Greene County district court Ryan James Brown, 46, of Jefferson was sentenced Nov. 20 to two years in prison after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of driving while license barred. The prison term was suspended and he was placed on informal probation for two years. He was fined $625with a $218.75 surcharge. In the same…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Nov. 29
In Greene County magistrate court Jerimiah Lynn Jordan of Scranton was sentenced to two days in jail on a charge of domestic abuse assault- first offense. He must pay sheriff’s room and board charges for the time he serves. He must also complete a batterers education program at his own expense. Jordan was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge and…
Read MoreDecember starts with Breakfast with Santa
About 115 youngsters and their parents enjoyed a breakfast buffet, Christmas carolers, crafts, stories, and a chance to visit with Santa and Mrs Claus Saturday and the Greene County Community Center. Parents were able to have the traditional pictures with Santa taken, and many children came dressed for the photo shoot, in Christmas pajamas or their prettiest Christmas dresses. Breakfast…
Read MoreNew organization for future Bell Tower Festivals
Planning has started for the 40th Bell Tower Festival, slated for June 7-8, 2019, but the planning looks different from recent festivals. Organization of the annual festival is transitioning from Greene County Chamber & Tourism to an independent, volunteer-led steering committee.
Read MoreDessert concert, Carol with the Kids slated
The Greene County High School music department will present its 36th annual holiday Dessert Concert Monday, Dec. 10 in the middle school gymnasium. Doors will open at 6:45 pm for dessert and refreshments. The concert will begin at 7:30. Roaming ensembles will provide dessert music, The concert will feature the concert band, treble choir and concert choir.
Read More4-H club part of ‘Operation Christmas Child’
Again this year, as a community service project, the Greenbrier 4-H club members filled Christmas shoeboxes for children in need in other countries around the world. The boxes will be delivered to children whose parents couldn’t afford to buy school supplies, hygiene items, and special fun things. Each member chose a specific age of a boy or girl to surprise…
Read MoreLedges campground open again
The Ledges State Park campground will reopened Saturday following a renovation project that has kept it closed for all of 2018 season. The renovation project included upgrading the electrical system to 50-amp service, extending the current water and sewer systems to establish new full hook-up sites, and resurfacing all campsite pads with new rock.
Read MoreWatch D.O.G.S. sign-up is Tuesday
Fathers, uncles and grandfathers who are interested in being part of the Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students) program in the Greene County Schools are invited to a pizza party Tuesday, Dec. 4, at 6 pm at Greene County Elementary. Registration and scheduling information will be available. Watch D.O.G.S. provide an extra set of eyes and a positive male role…
Read MoreRams lose both games to S. Hamilton Hawks
The Ram girls basketball team can take heart in perfect shooting from the free throw line in their loss to the South Hamilton Hawks Friday in Jewell. They can also be proud of themselves that they didn’t give up, but did their best shooting in the fourth quarter. The Rams scored 21 points for the game; 11 of them came…
Read MoreJack Teagarden, 1948 – 2018
John Charles Teagarden was born in Jefferson, IA, Oct. 18, 1948, son of the late Wilbur and Gladys Potter Teagarden. He was welcomed by sister Ruth and brother William. Soon brother Joel joined the gang, followed 10 years later by Baby Janna. John was soon nicknamed Jack, or fondly, Jackie, by his mother. Growing up in Grand Junction, Jack, a…
Read MoreElks Hoop Shoot is Dec.1
The Jefferson Elks lodge will host its annual Hoop Shoot contest Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Greene County High School gym. Registration will start at 9 am, with the contest at 10. Boys and girls ages 8-13 are invited to compete. Competitors will shoot 25 free throws; the winners will be those who make the most baskets. The winners in…
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