More than 60 military veterans, active duty military personnel, firefighters, peace officers, and paramedics/EMTs attended a Patriot Day dinner hosted by the Jefferson Elks lodge Sept. 11. Steve Smith, exalted ruler of the lodge, welcomed guests. Greene County High School vocalists provided the National Anthem.
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Hellen Marshall, 1928 – 2019
Hellen Elaine Morey Marshall passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on September 13, 2019, at the Edencrest Senior Living facility in Johnston. Hellen (with two l’s) was born to Harry and Hazel (Cox) Morey on Feb. 28, 1928, in West Bend. She grew up on the family farm with her brothers Harvey, Herbert, and Howard and her sister…
Read MoreCommunity Center receives donation of folding chairs
Steve Brown of Brown Funeral Home in Jefferson recently donated 177 metal folding chairs to the Greene County Community Center. The value of the chairs is more than $3,500, according to Jefferson park and recreation director Vicky Lautner.
Read MoreAmerican Legion post honors longtime members
The American Legion is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2019. Post 11 in Jefferson has the distinction of being the 11th post to form in Iowa. In recognition and appreciation of post members, certificates were awarded Sept. 9 to those who have served the post for 10 or more years. One member, Don Ham, has been a member for 67…
Read MoreGunn named Miss Rodeo Iowa
Brittany Gunn of Grand Junction, a social worker at long term care at Greene County Medical Center, won the title of Miss Rodeo Iowa 2020 Sept. 8 in Fort Madison. The pageant took place in conjunction with the Tri-State State Rodeo. Gunn won speech, Miss Congeniality, horsemanship, high written exam, and high ticket sales. She will travel the state of…
Read MoreThis is Nat’l Voter Registration Month
National Voter Registration Day is Sept. 24 The Greene County auditor’s office joins Secretary of State Paul Pate and auditors across Iowa in encouraging all eligible residents to participate in National Voter Registration Month by registering to vote or making sure their voter information is current. The National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) established September as National Voter Registration…
Read MoreRams top Saydel 48-7; reserves play second half
The Ram junior varsity football team got an unofficial start to its season Friday night in Jefferson thanks to the varsity team. Every JV game to date has been cancelled due to rain, but with his team holding a 48-0 lead at halftime over the Saydel Eagles, the reserves played most of the second half. Saydel scored against the Ram…
Read MoreFrancetta Mae Stream, 1927 – 2019
Francetta Stream, the daughter of Floyd and Margaret (Marsh) Fountain, was born April 26, 1927, at her parents’ home near Grand Junction, and departed this life September 11, 2019, at The Gardens in Jefferson. She lived her life to the age of 92 years, 4 months and 15 days. Francetta attended and graduated from the Grand Junction High School in…
Read MoreGeneva Whiteley, 1929 – 2019
September 11, 1789, Alexander Hamilton was appointed the first Secretary of the Treasury. On Sept. 11, 1792, the “Hope Diamond” was stolen. On Sept. 11, 1941, ground breaking had begun for the Pentagon, the future home of the Department of Defense, 60 years to the day before it was attacked along with the World Trade Center. Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019,…
Read MoreFriends of the Library slate annual used book sale
The Friends of the Jefferson Public Library will host the annual fall used book sale Sept. 14-21 in the library basement. The sale is an opportunity to stock up on plenty of winter reading and start Christmas shopping, book sale chair Barb Labate said.
Read MoreBristol township clerk resigns; wife faces criminal charges
An investigation of delinquencies by Bristol Township in its payments for fire protection services has led to criminal charges against Christine Durlam, 51, the wife of township clerk Justin Durlam. Christine Durlam is charged with theft- first degree and fraudulent practices- third degree. Justin Durlam told Greene County sheriff deputy Shane Allen, who investigated the case, that he knew his…
Read MoreTaser demo Friday at the LEC
McGinn will receive the poke The taser demonstration originally slated for August as part of National Night Out, and then rescheduled to half-time of the Sept. 13 home football game, will be Friday afternoon at 4 pm at the entry doors to the Greene County Law Enforcement Center, 204 S. Chestnut St in Jefferson.
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