DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds, L released the following statement after the conclusion of 2019’s legislative session on Friday: “Earlier this year in my Condition of the State Address, I said now is the time to deliver on the promises we made to Iowans looking for a way up. Through collaboration and compromise, those Iowans will be better off…
Read MoreMonth: April 2019
Final legislative forum for ’19 planned for Saturday
The Thomas Jefferson Gardens board will host its fourth and final legislative forum for 2019 on Saturday, May 4, at 11 am at the Education and Welcome Center. The 88th General Assembly adjourned on Saturday afternoon, April 27. While this was six days earlier than the Legislative calendar prescribed, it did require a late night session on Thursday night/Friday morning.…
Read MoreCarolyn Towers, 1935 – 2019
Carolyn Marie (Lamoureux) Towers joined her beloved husband in heaven, reunited and once again dancing together as they so enjoyed during their 64 years of marriage. A devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend, her warmth and nurturing spirit that knew immeasurable love, is already sorely missed. Carolyn was born in Churdan on May 14, 1935, to her loving…
Read MoreRelay for Life changed some but not slowed down due to weather
Cold, rainy weather changed some small details of the Relay for Life of Greene County Saturday, but it didn’t dampen the enthusiasm or camaraderie of the event. The traditional Survivors Lap to open the Relay was held indoors on the main floor of the Greene County Community Center rather than on the east sidewalk, and the 5K run/walk was brisk…
Read MoreMay Community Conversation at TJ Gardens
The Community Conversation Thursday, May 2, will feature a tour of the Thomas Jefferson Gardens by board member Jean Walker, aka The Plant Doctor. The tour will begin at 5:30 pm. Walker will identify the different parts of the garden and explain why they contain particular flowers or vegetables.
Read MoreMay Java & Juice hosts told
Five Fridays in May means there will be five Java & Juice gatherings in Jefferson. The May schedule is: • May 3: Sensibly Chic – 111 E. Lincoln Way • May 10: Farmers Mutual/ Complete Insurance – 108 N. Vine St • May 17: Muir Embroidery & Sports Shop – 124 N. Wilson Ave • May 24: Greene County Early…
Read MoreKing draws small crowd, polite questions, police coverage for town hall meeting
~by Denise O’ Brien Van Republican Steve King, Iowa’s Fourth District Congressman, drew about 30 people, including several leading Greene County Democrats, two police officers and a handful of local news reporters, to an April 25 town hall meeting at the Jefferson Community Golf Course.
Read MoreRolland Hillman, 1931 – 2019
A Service of Remembrance was held April 27 for Rolland Eugene Hillman, 87, of Grand Junction. Pastor Steve Ransom offered words of comfort. Becci Prather and Christina Hackman shared family remembrances. Jennifer Hillman, Becci Prather, Stephanie Hillman and Christina Hackman sang a quartet and Jennifer was soloist. They were accompanied by Danille Curtis. Honorary bearers were Jason Prather, Lars Lindberg,…
Read MoreRam boys track & field update
Greene County won the boys’ division of the Tiger-Knight Coed Relays at Carroll Athletic Field on April 18. The victory was the second in as many meets for coach Chad Morton’s Rams, who took the title at the Ram Relays in Jefferson on Monday. Greene County scored 95.5 points with 77 for Denison-Schleswig, 74 for both Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending April 24
In Greene County district court a judgment was entered April 24 against Zachary Dean Vreeland, 26, of Lytton for a $315 fine after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of theft- fourth degree. He must also pay a $110.25 surcharge and a $125 Law Enforcement Initiative surcharge. He must pay $300.80 in restitution for his court appointed…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending April 24
In Greene County magistrate court cases were initiated during the week ending April 24 as follows: Hayley Lynn Brown of Jefferson, assault; Tyler James Smits of Jefferson, violation of a no contact order; Mathew James Merical of Victor, possession of drug paraphernalia; and Lauren Marie Verle Schulte of Jefferson, disorderly conduct.
Read MoreHoyt Monroe, 1920 – 2019
A celebration of the life of Warren Hoyt Monroe, 98, of Jefferson will be held May 4 at the first Presbyterian Church in Jefferson. The Rev Roger Todd and the Rev Barbara Todd will offer words of comfort. Phil Monroe will share a letter written to his dad. Gary Haupert will be soloist, accompanied by Cheryl Nailor. Honorary bearers will…
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