Also asks supervisors to discuss a new jail The Greene County supervisors had no items on the agenda for the Sept. 3 meeting but spent almost an hour listening to and talking primarily about law enforcement issues, including a new jail and the draft social host ordinance. Sheriff Jack Williams has promoted building a new jail for the past few…
Read MoreDay: September 4, 2019
Lawrence Marshall, 1934-2019
Longtime Jefferson physician Dr. Lawrence “Larry Doc” Marshall, 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 1, 2019, at the Greene County Medical Center. He was beloved and respected by his family, friends and community for a life defined by intelligence, compassion and integrity. Lawrence Lynn Marshall was raised and attended high school in Colfax, IA. As an undergraduate at the…
Read MoreFinal details told of Scranton fundraiser
~courtesy of The Scranton Journal The final details and contributions are being squared away for the first ever Scranton Fundraising Night. Volunteers are collaborating to host an evening of fun, food and fundraising for four Scranton entities. The event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 7, in the Scranton Community Center gymnasium.
Read MorePrograms on Hershey history next week
Greene County is excited to offer two opportunities to hear Laura Keyes, director of the Dunlap public library in Dunlap IL, present the program “The Hersey Chocolate Company.” Today the name Hershey is synonymous with quality milk chocolate. But that wasn’t always the case. Milton S. Hershey worked hard and failed often before his chocolate company was finally successful.
Read MoreLauryn Kohl wins phone directory cover contest
Lauryn Kohl of Jefferson is the winner of the Jefferson Telecom directory cover contest. Lauryn’s winning photograph will grace the cover of the Jefferson Telecom 2019-2020 telephone directory. She also received $100 in Greene County Chamber Checks. Lauryn’s photo showcases an evening view from Sally’s Alley on the south side of the town square in Jefferson. Greene County native Sally…
Read MoreGenealogical Society meets Saturday
A meeting of the Greene County Genealogical Society will be held Saturday, Sept. 7, at 10 am in the basement meeting room of the Jefferson public library. The meeting room is handicapped accessible and all are welcome. Members are asked to bring family pictures and relate stories pertaining to the pictures. Java and Juice will be discussed along with other…
Read MoreStudents, staff learn together to start school year
During the welcome back meeting on Aug. 20, Greene County Schools superintendent Tim Christensen encouraged teachers to “Do something the first day that makes students want to come back a second day.” In an effort to get students excited about the possibilities in the school year ahead, middle school teachers and students participated in a design challenge the first and…
Read MoreJeff Telecom school supply drive a success
Jefferson Telecom recently thanked those who donated school supplies or funds for this year’s school year. Teresa Lansman (center), Greene County Family Development Center coordinator, stopped by with her son Christopher (right) to pick up donations used to help 102 families in the Greene County Community School District thanks to donations. Lindy Lehman (left) of Jefferson Telecom is pictured with…
Read MoreCity ends FY 2018-19 in a little better shape than expected
The city of Jefferson had $203,000 more in revenue than budgeted during the fiscal year that ended June 30. Expenses were $44,000 more than budgeted, requiring the city to spend less of its fund balance than expected. The city council at its Aug. 27 meeting reviewed the general fund year-end summary.
Read MoreAnother ‘museum party’ to welcome more Lincoln Highway travelers
~by Chuck Offenburger for the Greene County Historical Society The Greene County Historical Society is hosting another “museum party” this Saturday, Sept. 7, to help welcome another group coming through Greene County as part of a motor tour across the nation on the historic Lincoln Highway. The historical museum at 219 E. Lincoln Way will be open for its normal…
Read MoreCommunity barbecue Saturday to celebrate opening of The Forge
The anticipated opening of “the Forge” in Jefferson is an event to celebrate this week. Governor Kim Reynolds and Congressman Ro Khanna from California will put a spotlight on Jefferson on Saturday, Sept. 7. The open house of Pillar’s Forge location is planned from 4 to 7 pm. The Forge is located at 204-206 E. State Street, or west of…
Read MoreFor farmers, more of the same
Iowa farmers had mostly dry field conditions and below normal temperatures during the week ending Sept. 1, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were 5.8 days suitable for fieldwork. Fieldwork activities included wrapping up fungicide and insecticide applications and harvesting hay. There were a few comments of farmers starting to chop corn silage.
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