~by Noah Rohlfing Greene County softball survived an error-filled game and fought back to beat Roland-Story Tuesday night, 8-7, after giving up a six-run lead on Senior Night for the Rams. It was the fourth consecutive win for the Rams, who are now 8-15 overall and 5-7 in Heart of Iowa play.
Read MoreYear: 2019
Supes okay more hogs, needed elevator updates
~by Janice Harbaugh for GreeneCountyNewsOnline The Greene County board of supervisors recommended approval a hog site expansion application by Alex Alliger at a public hearing during the regular board meeting on Monday, June 24. Supervisor Mick Burkett acted as chair pro tem in the absence of John Muir. Also absent was supervisor Dawn Rudolph.
Read MoreIt’ Show Time – Scranton sesqui is Saturday
The plans have been made as the Scranton community celebrates 150 years! Saturday, June 29, will bring folks from near and far to help Scranton observe its sesquicentennial. An eager committee has pulled together a day full of free entertainment. They’re praying for good weather to bring large crowds to the celebration.
Read MoreWho uplifts their neighbors?
~a column by Colleen O’Brien A couple of years ago, I wrote a “What if” about Jefferson being attacked by an enemy, and what I would do if I lived through the attack and into the occupancy by a hostile army. Would I go along because of fear of torture, imprisonment, death? Or the threat of any of these to…
Read MoreTrash collection changing in Jefferson in September
Trash collection in Jefferson will have a new look come September when a New Way Sidewinder automated packer and a New Way Cobra rear load packer are put into service for residential trash pickup. The city council at its June 25 regular meeting approved the purchase of the two trucks at a total cost of $400,200.
Read MoreJefferson Telecom looking for directory cover photo
Jefferson Telecom has launched a directory photo contest for the 2019-2020 telephone directory front cover. The winner of the chosen photo will win $100 in Greene County Chamber Checks. Greene County residents are invited to showcase their photographic talents and submit images of the natural beauty and points of interest that describe Jefferson and Greene County. Photos should represent Jefferson…
Read MoreBoth Ram teams win 6-4 over Nevada Cubs
~by Noah Rohlfing A close game Monday night ended with a Greene County softball win over the Nevada Cubs in Nevada. The Rams were down 4-0 after two innings but scored two runs in the third, fourth and fifth innings to hold a 6-4 lead. The Cubs put up a run in the sixth to move within one, but after…
Read MoreJackson elected to Jeff city council
Jefferson voters validated the appointment of Darren Jackson to fill the vacant council seat in Tuesday’s special election. Jackson received 303 votes, 53.44 percent of the total votes cast. Amelia Carman received 144 votes (25.4 percent), Michael A. Mentzer received 60 votes (10.58 percent), and Mark Wright received 55 votes (9.7 percent). There were five write-in votes. A total of…
Read MoreClyde Maile – 1935 – 2019
Funeral services were held June 25 at St Joseph Catholic Church in Jefferson for Clyde Wesley Maile, 83, of Jefferson. Father John Gerald was celebrant of the Mass of the Resurrection. Sheilah Pound was soloist, accompanied by Lois Last. Honorary bearers were Tom Wilcox, Carl Garnett, Jim Watters, Marilyn Mobley, Chop Gibson, Richard Johnson, Linda Eckstrom and Bob Sondgeroth. Casket…
Read MoreCraig Flack speaks on behalf of River Farm Summer Bash
Editor’s note – The following press release was received from Nathanial Brown of Boone, doing business as Nathanial Brown Productions. It is posted without edits. JEFFERSON, IA – River Farm Recreation took a day off from motocross and partnered with Iowa Chill on June 22nd, 2019, to offer fellow Iowans a chance to gather and socialize around summer activities, food…
Read MoreTwo weeks behind, but finally the crops are planted
Another wet week as showers and thunderstorms moved through the state meant Iowa farmers had limited opportunities for fieldwork during the week ending June 23, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were just 3.1 days suitable for fieldwork. Fieldwork activities included planting, harvesting hay, spraying and applying nitrogen.
Read MoreSpecial election today in Jefferson
Voters in Jefferson are reminded to vote today for a council person to fill the remainder of a term that expires Dec. 31, 2021. Polls are open from 7 am to 8 pm. On the ballot are Amelia Carman, Darren Jackson, Mike Mentzer and Mark Wright.
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