The Jefferson park and recreation coed softball league finished the season with a league tournament Tuesday, Aug. 20. The four teams in the league played Tuesday and Thursday evenings beginning July 16. Win-loss records going into the tournament were Bob Squad 11-4, Crackin’ Bats 10-5, Hit Faced 7-7-1, and 515 Softball Club 1-13-1.
Read MoreYear: 2019
Hardin Creek fish kill included minnows and 30-pound flatheads
The extent of the fish kill in Hardin Creek is becoming more apparent. According to Greene County conservation director Dan Towers, the kill involves 10 stream miles as the creek meanders through farm and pasture ground. As reported, the kill started near the bridge on Highway 4 north of Jefferson and continues almost to where the stream enters the Raccoon…
Read MorePool season ends next Sunday
The Jefferson municipal pool is in the last week of the 2019 season. The pool is open regular hours Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 24-25. Monday through Friday, Aug. 26-30, the pool will be open for the adults from 11:30 am to 1 pm.
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Aug. 22
In Greene County magistrate court a judgment was entered Aug. 21 against Rozanne M. Koci of Bellevue, NE, on a charge of trespass- first offense (casino self-exclusion). She was fined $200 with a $70 surcharge. Court costs were $70.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Aug. 22
In Greene County district court Chad Morgan Brett, 44,of Coon Rapids pleaded not guilty Aug. 7 to a charge of operating while intoxicated- first offense. A trial date was set for Oct. 1. Cases were initiated in district court as follows: Melynda Louise Weltha, 43, of Grand Junction, OWI- first offense; and Dalton Zachariah Haggerty, 24, of Pace, FL, OWI-…
Read MoreBetty Gunion, 1930 – 2019
A Celebration of Life service was held Aug. 24 at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson for Elizabeth “Betty” Gunion, 88, of Marion, formerly of Grand Junction. Pastor Jim Barnett of Jefferson offered words of comfort. Danille Curtis wias pianist. Honorary bearers were Todd Busch, Woody DeForest, Tom Butler, Scott Butler, Lawrence Rold and Harold Osterman. Interment was at the Dawson…
Read MoreUpdate: Hardin Creek fish kill
Staff from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ Fisheries division is in Greene County today investigating a fish kill discovered yesterday in Hardin Creek. They’ll be working to determine the number of fish killed, whether it was a total kill, and a possible cause.
Read MoreDNR investigating Hardin Creek fish kill
The Iowa DNR i was in Greene County early this evening investigating a fish kill in Hardin Creek about two miles east of Jefferson in Greene County. (Click here for Google map.) Local USDA Service Center staff noticed the dead fish while stream sampling in the area. DNR has little information yet. The fish differ in size and species, and…
Read MoreA life lesson long in arriving
~a column by Colleen O’Brien Months ago – years ago, now – I began a rapid slide into a low-grade fever that I called “This can’t be happening in my country.” After two years and nine months after an official election on top of months of what for any other candidate would have been really bad press, I’ve finally found…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
~by Jean Borgeson UMC announcements – Pastor Paul relayed the grateful thanks from the staff at the Greene County School for the delivery of the backpacks the congregation had collected and filled with school supplies. Also, a reminder to the students in the congregation to bring their backpacks to church on Sunday, August 25, to be blessed.
Read MoreFundraiser planned for Rippey sesquicentennial
Band music, pulled pork and pie The first fundraiser for Rippey’s 150th birthday celebration is slated for Saturday, Aug. 24, beginning at 5:30 pm with a free will donation meal of pulled pork sandwiches, baked beans, chips, bars, and a beverage. Supper will be served in the Community Room. The Town and Country Band will provide toe-tapping music on the…
Read MoreDedication of food pantry this Sunday
A dedication and open house will be held at the new Greene County Christian Action Resource Center food pantry this Sunday, Aug. 25, at 6:30 pm. Pastor Devin Wolters, president of the Greene County Clergy Association, will lead the dedication service. The new food pantry is located at 1006 N. Vine St in Jefferson. All are welcome.
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