In Greene County magistrate court Elisha Marie Mischke of Jefferson was sentenced to 30 days in jail after she pleaded guilty to a charge of interference with official acts. All but two days of the jail term was suspended and she was placed on informal probation for one year. She must pay sheriff’s room and board fees for time she…
Read MoreMonth: June 2019
Letter to the editor – David Weaver
To the editor, I am writing in support of Darren Jackson, who is running for Jefferson city council. I met Darren in 2018 after announcing my candidacy for the Iowa House. I was attending the Inaugural BOOST Bash when Darren introduced himself to me. He was polite and professional but also curious about why I had put my name on…
Read MoreRams lose two to S. Hamilton
~by Noah Rohlfing South Hamilton’s late rally Wednesday resulted in another loss for the Ram baseball team. The Rams, now 4-10 on the season, were up 3-0 after five innings, thanks in large part to the pitching of starter Brent Riley.
Read MoreRams lose two games on diamonds
~by Noah Rohlfing The Ram softball and baseball teams took road trips in different directions Tuesday, with both teams returning home with losses. Five defensive errors helped doom Greene County softball to a defeat Tuesday night against Class 3A No. 1 rated ADM.
Read MoreKenny Hostetler, 1965 – 2019
A Service of Remembrance was held June 14 at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson for Kenneth Dale Hostetler, 54, of Jefferson. Pastor Larry Monthei of Hope United Methodist Churches offered words of comfort. Josh Monthei offered words of encouragement. Special music was “Tom Sawyer” by Rush and “Back In Black” by AC/DC.
Read More“I think that I shall never see…”
~a column by Colleen O’Brien Joyce Kilmer wrote the poem “Trees” in 1913. It’s a lyrical poem, often quoted (mostly only the first two lines: “I think that I shall never see/A poem as lovely as a tree”) and considered a good memorizing challenge for grade schoolers. I believe in its premise however rhymey and sing-songey it sounds.
Read MoreOpen house at Churdan library June 23
The public is invited to see the addition and remodeled space at the Churdan public library at an open house Sunday, June 23, from 2 to 4 pm. There will be a short program at 3 pm.
Read MoreJeff council to sell $2.54 million in bonds
Moving forward with tax abatement, zoning for multi-family housing in NW Jefferson The Jefferson city council at its June 10 meeting held a public hearing on a general obligation loan agreement not to exceed $243,000 for construction of a 10-foot wide shared use path along Central Ave from N. Elm St to N. Walnut St.
Read MorePedal tractor pull slated at Scranton’s sesqui June 29
Greene County Farm Bureau is looking forward to participating in Scranton’s Sesquicentennial celebration on Saturday, June 29, by hosting a children’s pedal pull. Kids ages 4 – 11 are encouraged to join a fun afternoon at Greene County Farm Bureau’s pedal pull. It’s a free activity, and all participants will receive a gift certificate to the Twiins Shoppe in Jefferson…
Read MoreCounty benefits from Jeff airport FAA funding
News that the runway expansion project at the Jefferson airport was awarded $2.35 million in supplemental funding from the Federal Aviation Administration, enough to cover the entire cost of the project, was not only good news for the Jefferson city council. It was good news for the county supervisors.
Read MoreScranton library hosts book discussion June 18
All are invited to oin in the new book club discussion for June. The group will meet on Tuesday, June 18, at 4 pm at the Marchant Memorial Library in Scranton. The Beautiful Things That Heaven Bears by Dinaw Mengestu is the book for discussion.
Read MoreFood, craft vendors told for Scranton Sesqui
All are invited to graze through the day at Scranton Sesqui Saturday, June 29. Food vendors will provide a wide variety of items including leg of lamb, lamb burgers, egg rolls, sliders, chicken & rice, Highland Philly cheesesteak, hamburgers, pulled pork, bacon mac & cheese, brisket, burnt ends, pulled chicken, pulled pork, corn on the cob, nachos, gyros, hot dogs,…
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