Beta Tau Delta’s Mission statement is: To enrich the lives of Greene County children, to widen their wonder, open their possibilities, improve their health, and increase their knowledge, while inspiring sisterhood among members. Beta Tau Delta has provided support to the Webb House for longer than 20 years, as this program is a great example of its mission.
Read MoreMonth: November 2019
Kids can send letters to Santa and get mail back
Santa Claus will be leaving a special mailbox for children to drop off letters to him before Christmas. Santa’s Mailbox will be positioned near the entrance of the Welcome Center in the Thomas Jefferson Gardens on Dec. 1. Children are invited to write their wishes and thoughts for Santa from Dec. 1 through Dec. 15. Children can expect a letter…
Read MoreConstruction update: Career academy, high school
Sam Harding, owner’s representative for the career academy and new high school, provides a monthly progress report at the Greene County Schools regular board meeting. Harding reported Nov. 18 “the structure is starting to come along” before showing 38 photos he and technology director Brent Gerzema took Nov. 15. Empty wiring reels, welded steel plates, duct work and more were…
Read MoreNew entry vests for JPD
Prestige Automotive of rural Scranton recently donated entry vests for each of the Jefferson police department’s patrol vehicles. Officers wear the vests when they respond to situations involving firearms.
Read MorePheasant hunting on Thanksgiving as traditional as pumpkin pie
For many Iowans, a Thanksgiving Day pheasant hunt is as much a part of the holiday tradition as football, battling over the last turkey leg and an afternoon nap, and this year’s outing may be one of the best.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Nov. 22
In Greene County district court Joel Robert Simpson, 64, of Jefferson was sentenced to 1 year in the county jail after he changed his plea to guilty Nov. 20 to a charge of operating while intoxicated- third offense. All but 14 days of the jail time was suspended and he was placed on probation for one year. He may complete…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Nov. 22
In Greene County magistrate court John Henry Sabus of Churdan was sentenced Nov. 16 to four days in jail on a charge of violation of a no contact order. The jail time is consecutive to jail time in a Greene County felony case. Sabus must pay $192 sheriff’s room and board costs and $60 court costs.
Read MoreJeff council agrees to buy another downtown building
The Jefferson city council took another vintage downtown building off the owner’s hands, but one council member wants to put a hold on acquiring any more buildings, at least for a while. The council held a special meeting Nov. 19 to consider a resolution approving a purchase agreement for the building at 100 E. State St. Angie’s Tea Garden operated…
Read MoreMarc Daniels – Impeach our attitudes
Editor’s note – Marc Daniels of Springfield, IL, has driven to Jefferson three times to listen to and challenge presidential candidates. He heard Republican candidates Gov Chris Christy and Dr Ben Carson speak during the lead up to the 2016 caucus. He was in Jefferson again last May to hear Democrat Eric Swalwell speak. (Swalwell has since suspended his campaign…
Read MoreGrCo school board transitions to smaller board
Okays change order for new school, creation of an advertising jingle, and FCA The Greene County Schools board shrank by two members at the Nov. 18 meeting as the “old” seven-member board was retired and the “new” five-member board organized. The Jefferson-Scranton and East Greene boards had five members each before the districts reorganized to the Greene County district in…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Denny Lautner
To the editor, As I understand it, to graduate from Greene County High School, only one credit in finance is required. I think that is terribly inadequate preparation for 18-year-olds about to be turned loose in the world of monetary decisions that awaits them. I believe it would be wise for the school district to require four credits in finance…
Read MoreJefferson Matters’ investment drive under way
The annual investment drive for Jefferson Matters: Main Street was kicked off in early November. Donations to the non-profit (501c3) program help fund the projects and expenses involved for the organization for the coming year. The theme of “Setting Our Sights on 2020” was selected and a thermometer of the Mahanay Bell Tower was built by volunteer Marc McGinn. The…
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