A convoy of historic military vehicles will pass through Jefferson Saturday, Aug. 24, on a trek marking the 100th anniversary of the U.S. Army’s transcontinental route along the then-new Lincoln Highway. The Lincoln Highway Heritage Byway, managed by Prairie Rivers of Iowa, is welcoming the Military Vehicle Preservation Association (MVPA) to Iowa.
Read MoreYear: 2019
In the neighborhood
~by Jean Borgeson August 5, 2019 Elizabeth and Andrea Pearson are visiting their grandparents Dale and Nancy Hanaman. They traveled to Des Moines to see the “Big Boy” steam engine when it was parked near Court Street and walked along the track and viewed the engine up close. They then went to Science Center of Iowa and enjoyed the interactive…
Read MoreWarren speaks to full house in Jefferson
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline It was standing room only for the Elizabeth Warren town hall meeting hosted by the Greene County Democrats at History Boy Theater on Aug. 8 in Jefferson. Chris Henning, Greene County Democratic party chair, introduced Warren. Warren, senior senator from Massachusetts, is competing for the Democratic nomination for president in the 2020 election. Warren spoke…
Read MoreEula Mae Hicks, 1922 – 2019
Eula Mae (Anderson) Hicks was called home just five days shy of her 97th birthday, August 3, 2019. Eula was born August 8, 1922, to Herbert and Delia (Bishop) Anderson, on the family farm in Greene County.. While working as a soda jerk in Churdan, Eula caught the eye of Milton “Red” Hicks and the two were united in marriage…
Read MoreDelaney promotes ‘common sense stuff, not huge change’
Democratic presidential candidate John Delaney over the past two years has listened to hundreds of voters at comparatively small campaign events, and he has his own version of what they’re looking for. “They’re looking for a steady set of hands on the economy. They’re not looking for someone who’s going to cause upheaval in the economic policy with some of…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Aug. 7
In Greene County magistrate court Brandon John Niedowicz of Lohrville was fined $65 with a $22.75 surcharge on a charge of theft- fifth degree. He must also pay a $125 Law Enforcement Initiative surcharge and $3.99 restitution to Mo’s Mart at White Oak Station. Court costs were $60.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Aug. 7
In Greene County district court Tyler John Tassell, 40, of Carroll pleaded not guilty Aug.1 to a charge of operating while intoxicated- first offense. A trial date was set for Oct. 1. Information is available since the return of an arrest warrant that Logan Eric Warland, 29, of Fort Dodge has been charged with two counts of burglary- third degree…
Read MoreFarm Bureau holds member appreciation picnic
Greene County Farm Bureau held a member appreciation picnic Tuesday evening, July 30 at Clover Hall in Jefferson. Approximately 90 members attended and enjoyed a catered meal by Lidderdale Country Store. County president James Holz welcomed everyone and introduced board members in attendance, office staff, and financial services agents.
Read MoreWebb House opens Friday after summer break
The Webb House will reopen Friday Aug. 9, with a water park celebration featuring a huge water slide. Children in grades K-5 will be welcome with an adult from 3 to 5 pm. Day care centers and providers can bring their children to play during the day. Students in grades 6-8 are invited from 6 to 9 pm for a…
Read MoreScholten’s campaign launch includes stop in Jefferson
Greene County Democrats got a preview of J.D. Scholten’s campaign for the Fourth Congressional District seat Tuesday at Greene Bean Coffee. Scholten on Monday announced his candidacy, with the New York Times and the Sioux City Journal breaking the story prior to a planned launch in Sioux City. Scholten ran against Rep. Steve King in 2018 and came closer to…
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[Editor’s note – This week, Colleen O’Brien offers a story in lieu of her regular column.] ~by Colleen O’Brien We walk leisurely down the mountain, Buster lagging behind, worn out. I too am lazy, but it’s an easy walk. I’m in the lead, and I listen to Ned talk about Indians. I respond to him now and then, lose his…
Read MoreHot August Night is Thursday
A favorite summer event for many returns Thursday, Aug. 8, as Greene County Chamber and Tourism hosts the annual Hot August Night. Cars, trucks, motorcycles and tractors will be on display from 4:30 to 7 pm around the downtown square. Prizes will be awarded in each category and a Spirit Award will also be presented. There will be a $200 cash…
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