~a column by Colleen O’Brien When I was 10 or so, I discovered a row of books in the Jefferson library that I’d never seen, or I’d skipped by them. Or maybe I’d wandered into the adult section. For some time, I’d been waylaid by the “Silhouette Series,” biographies of the heroes of America – Betsy Ross, Daniel Boone, Kit…
Read MoreMonth: July 2019
In the neighborhood
~by Jean Borgeson RIPPEY NEWS – Community picnic The Rippey Lions Club is hosting a free community picnic on Saturday, July 10, from 12 noon to 1 pm at Osborn Park, two blocks south of Peoples Bank. Hot dogs, chips, dessert and beverages will be served.
Read MoreRam softball comes from behind to win, baseball loses close game
~by Noah Rohlfing A wild comeback from the Greene County softball team saw the Rams win in extra innings Monday night against Southeast Valley (Gowrie), 9-8. The Rams were down 6-0 after the top of the second inning, with errors on defense making the start a worst-case scenario for starting pitcher Emma Hoyle, who allowed two earned runs. Four third…
Read MoreJohn Gannon, 1951 – 2019
The family of John Gannon, 68, of Churdan held a visitation for family and friends July 5 at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home. John Michael Gannon, son of Phyllis Adamson Gannon and Eugene Gannon, was born June 29, 1951 in Jefferson. John died at the Greene County Medical Center in Jefferson on July 3, 2019, at the age of 68 years.
Read MoreGreene County Fair offers activities for all ages
[Updated with new time for fair queen coronation] The Greene County Fairgrounds will be bustling this week as 4-H and FFA members, their families, and people of all ages who enjoy a traditional county fair enjoy the Greene County Fair. The Fair board, led by president Connor Juergensen, has four nights of grandstand entertainment on tap for this year’s fair.
Read MoreNew fire alarm system at rec center
A new Notifier fire alarm system was installed last week at the Greene County Community. The new alarm replaces the Simplex system that was installed when the rec center was constructed in 1998. Jefferson park and recreation director Vicky Lautner explains that after Simplex did an annual inspection during the winter, she was told the system parts were no longer…
Read MoreAnnual ‘Sundaes on Sunday’ at the fair July 14
Sundaes on Sunday, the annual Roger Nailor memorial celebration, is slated for next Sunday afternoon, July 14, at the Greene County Fair. Nailor’s family and friends will serve ice cream sundaes from 1 to 3 pm in the Roger Nailor Memorial Shelter House on the fairgrounds, across from the fair office.
Read MoreJuly Yard of the Month honors to Shirley Stapleton
An ever-changing array of colorful blooms flow through the gardens of Shirley Stapleton at 500 Edgewood Avenue, selected as the July 2019 Jefferson Garden Club Yard of the Month. Abundant sunlight on the south side of her home creates a perfect environment for lilac, hibiscus, and many varieties of lilies. A newly created garden closer to the street is centered…
Read MoreCuster honored by ISU Student Government
Carole Custer of Jefferson, director of the office of university marketing at Iowa State University was honored by the ISU Student Government as Staff Member of the Year. The ISU Student Government represents the 34,000 students at Iowa State.
Read MoreGreene County district court, June 20-July 3
In Greene County district court Jody Lyn Schad, 44,of Jefferson was sentenced June 28 to five years in prison after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of theft- second degree. The prison term is concurrent to the terms in two other Greene County cases and one Dallas County case. Schad was fined $750 with a $262.50 surcharge.…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, June 20-July 3
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered June 264 against Richard Lee Norton Jr of Panora on a charge of public intoxication- first offense, amended from public intoxication- second offense. Norton was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge. He must also pay $300 restitution for his court appointed attorney’s fees. Court costs were $60.
Read MoreJean Lowe, 1933 – 2019
Services will were held July 5 at St Joseph Catholic Church for Jean Marie Lowe, 85, of Jefferson. Father John Gerald was celebrant at a memorial mass. Peg Raney was soloist with Lois Last as organist. Honorary bearers were Emily Booth and Nora Kroeger. Casket bearers were Jack Tibbs, Bryan Booth, Heather Booth, Ely Booth, Jill Kroeger, Jason Kroeger and…
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