The Churdan public library staff shares the summer schedule for the library. Wednesday, June 12 through July 17, programming will use the summer reading theme “Universe of Stories.”
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GrCo Middle School tells honor rolls
Greene County Middle School principal Shawn Zanders has released the names of students on the spring honor rolls. Students on the high honor roll with a grade point average of 3.67 or better with no grade less than a C-are: Fifth grade – Breanna Ades, Aden Bardole, Natalee Baugh, Audriena Beadle, Adam Bills, Ebyn Carstens, Daniel Cerveny, Teagan Chisholm, Christopher…
Read MoreStan Ackerman, 1962 – 2019
Services were held June 15 at Clover Hall on the Greene County Fairgrounds for Stanley Dean Ackerman, 56, of Chariton, formerly of Jefferson. Pastor Wendy Pittman offered words of comfort. Casket bearers were Dax Lautner, Chance Lautner, Scott Sievers, Steve Kennedy, Jake Campbell and Tyler McVay. Interment was at the Washington Reformed Cemetery in Ackley, with Pastor Scott Summers of…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending June 13
Persons pleaded not guilty in Greene County district court as follows: Timothy Joseph Faber, 27, of Sparta, WI, operating while intoxicated- first offense, theft- first degree, criminal mischief- fourth degree and attempted escape from custody; and Jason William Sheldahl, 48 of Jefferson, domestic abuse assault- second offense. A trial date was set for Aug. 27 for Faber and for July…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending June 13
In Greene County magistrate court Elisha Marie Mischke of Jefferson was sentenced to 30 days in jail after she pleaded guilty to a charge of interference with official acts. All but two days of the jail term was suspended and she was placed on informal probation for one year. She must pay sheriff’s room and board fees for time she…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – David Weaver
To the editor, I am writing in support of Darren Jackson, who is running for Jefferson city council. I met Darren in 2018 after announcing my candidacy for the Iowa House. I was attending the Inaugural BOOST Bash when Darren introduced himself to me. He was polite and professional but also curious about why I had put my name on…
Read MoreRams lose two to S. Hamilton
~by Noah Rohlfing South Hamilton’s late rally Wednesday resulted in another loss for the Ram baseball team. The Rams, now 4-10 on the season, were up 3-0 after five innings, thanks in large part to the pitching of starter Brent Riley.
Read MoreRams lose two games on diamonds
~by Noah Rohlfing The Ram softball and baseball teams took road trips in different directions Tuesday, with both teams returning home with losses. Five defensive errors helped doom Greene County softball to a defeat Tuesday night against Class 3A No. 1 rated ADM.
Read MoreKenny Hostetler, 1965 – 2019
A Service of Remembrance was held June 14 at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson for Kenneth Dale Hostetler, 54, of Jefferson. Pastor Larry Monthei of Hope United Methodist Churches offered words of comfort. Josh Monthei offered words of encouragement. Special music was “Tom Sawyer” by Rush and “Back In Black” by AC/DC.
Read More“I think that I shall never see…”
~a column by Colleen O’Brien Joyce Kilmer wrote the poem “Trees” in 1913. It’s a lyrical poem, often quoted (mostly only the first two lines: “I think that I shall never see/A poem as lovely as a tree”) and considered a good memorizing challenge for grade schoolers. I believe in its premise however rhymey and sing-songey it sounds.
Read MoreOpen house at Churdan library June 23
The public is invited to see the addition and remodeled space at the Churdan public library at an open house Sunday, June 23, from 2 to 4 pm. There will be a short program at 3 pm.
Read MoreJeff council to sell $2.54 million in bonds
Moving forward with tax abatement, zoning for multi-family housing in NW Jefferson The Jefferson city council at its June 10 meeting held a public hearing on a general obligation loan agreement not to exceed $243,000 for construction of a 10-foot wide shared use path along Central Ave from N. Elm St to N. Walnut St.
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