The call is out for volunteers at the new Action Resource Center food pantry (immediately south of Durbin Automotive in Jefferson) this coming Thursday and Saturday, Feb. 14 and Feb. 16. Work will begin both days at 9 am. The to-do list includes tearing out floor tile, painting, and demolition of a counter. Strong teens are welcome for the demo.…
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Chad Elliott, soup supper at Central Christian Feb. 17
Central Christian Church invites all to an evening of food, fellowship and fun Sunday, Feb. 17. Iowa singer-songwriter, Chad Elliott will perform in concert at 6:30 pm in the sanctuary. A free-will donation will be given directly to the artist. Elliott’s music appeals to a wide audience and all ages will enjoy the show. All are welcome.
Read More42nd BRR is in the books
The population of Rippey grew by five times on Groundhog Day! Yes, an estimated 1200 bike riders came to little Rippey, population 250 persons. The 42nd annual Bike Ride to Rippey (BRR) was completed on Feb. 2. This 24 mile trek, hosted by the Perry Chamber of Commerce, once again filled the streets of Rippey with bicyclists from Iowa and…
Read MoreArea students eligiblefor IA Communications Alliance scholarships
The Iowa Communications Alliance is pleased to announce the availability of one college scholarship to high school seniors who live in member service territories, payable at $1,500 per year for up to four years (up to $6,000 total). Since Jefferson Telecom is an independent telephone company, area students are eligible for the scholarship dollars.
Read MoreDeadline for Tower of Fame Award is Feb. 25
Nominations for the 2019 Bell Tower of Fame Award are due by Monday, Feb. 25. In the past 39 years more than 50 persons have been honored with the award. Bell Tower of Fame Award recipients have all lived in Greene County during their lifetime. Their personal or professional accomplishments internationally, nationally or statewide have brought great pride to Greene…
Read MoreGambling on a political judiciary
Editor’s note – Clarification of Iowa State Bar Association’s role added per information provided to GCNO by that group. ~by Victoria Riley, GreeneCountyNewsOnline State senator Jerry Behn surprised people at Coffee and Politics a week ago when he announced that the three branches of Iowa government – executive, legislative and judicial – are not equal according to the Iowa Constitution.
Read MoreBardole family applies for CAFO permit
County supervisor Peter Bardole included In many parts of Iowa county residents know spring is on its way when the county board of supervisors starts receiving applications for permits to construct confined animal feeding operations (CAFOs).
Read MoreCandidate Andrew Yang speaks in Jefferson
The idea of a $1,000 a month paid by the federal government to every U.S. citizen older than 18 sounds “out there”, but Andrew Yang, a Democratic candidate for president who espouses the universal basic income (UBI), made it sound more realistic. Yang’s UBI, a “Freedom Dividend”, is similar to Alaska’s petroleum dividend, he explained to about two dozen Democrats…
Read MoreThe Behn Report
February 8, 2019 The attention of many Iowans was focused on the work being done in the Senate this week. Several key issues being discussed this legislative session began to work their way through the process and have been the topic of many discussions at the Capitol. A judicial subcommittee advanced SJR 9, a constitutional amendment that would prevent unelected…
Read MoreConnolly to join medical center clinic
Greene County Medical Center announced Friday that Dr. Laurie Connolly will join its team as a provider for the new Greene County Family Medicine Clinic, effective May 1, 2019. Dr. Connolly has long been a presence in Jefferson as a popular physician. She came to Jefferson in 2002 and joined the staff at McFarland Clinic, where she worked until 2013.…
Read MoreMargaret Ann Powers, 1926 – 2019
Margaret Powers, the daughter of Harold and Anna (Goedert) Traner, was born February 26, 1926, at Carroll and entered into rest February 5, 2019, at the Regency Park Care Center in Jefferson, Iowa. She lived her life to the age of 92 years, 11 months and 27 days. Margaret attended St. Joseph grade school, two years at St. Angelus Academy…
Read MoreArt Cullen speaks to large group in Jefferson
The Greene County Democrats’ inaugural Groundhog Day Dinner Feb. 2 drew not only local Democrats, but also guests from surrounding counties, State Rep Karin Derry of House District 39 (Polk County), State Rep Wes Breckenridge of House District 29 (Jasper County), and J.D. Scholten, contender for the Fourth Congressional District seat held by Steve King. Close to 80 people attended…
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