The Greene County girls’ track team won the team title at the Woodward-Granger Invitational on Tuesday, April 23. The Rams accumulated 150 points while second place Nodaway Valley had 139. Maddy Sigler struck gold in two events, winning the 100- and 400-meters. Brooklyn Olson won the shot put and discus. Brianna Osterson was first in the long jump.
Read MoreYear: 2019
In the neighborhood
April 29, 2019 Team Velda held its annual “Roaring Rippey Bake Sale” at the Greene County Relay for Life event Saturday, raising funds in memory of Velda DeMoss. The team appreciates the support for this effort and for all who are part of the team.
Read MoreEV – to buy or not?
~a column by Colleen O’Brien How many times have I thought of trading in my gasoline operated vehicle for an EV. Or a BEV. An EV is an electric vehicle; so is a Bev – battery electric vehicle.
Read MoreReynolds calls 2019 legislative sessaion “a win for Iowans”
DES MOINES – Gov. Kim Reynolds, L released the following statement after the conclusion of 2019’s legislative session on Friday: “Earlier this year in my Condition of the State Address, I said now is the time to deliver on the promises we made to Iowans looking for a way up. Through collaboration and compromise, those Iowans will be better off…
Read MoreFinal legislative forum for ’19 planned for Saturday
The Thomas Jefferson Gardens board will host its fourth and final legislative forum for 2019 on Saturday, May 4, at 11 am at the Education and Welcome Center. The 88th General Assembly adjourned on Saturday afternoon, April 27. While this was six days earlier than the Legislative calendar prescribed, it did require a late night session on Thursday night/Friday morning.…
Read MoreCarolyn Towers, 1935 – 2019
Carolyn Marie (Lamoureux) Towers joined her beloved husband in heaven, reunited and once again dancing together as they so enjoyed during their 64 years of marriage. A devoted mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend, her warmth and nurturing spirit that knew immeasurable love, is already sorely missed. Carolyn was born in Churdan on May 14, 1935, to her loving…
Read MoreRelay for Life changed some but not slowed down due to weather
Cold, rainy weather changed some small details of the Relay for Life of Greene County Saturday, but it didn’t dampen the enthusiasm or camaraderie of the event. The traditional Survivors Lap to open the Relay was held indoors on the main floor of the Greene County Community Center rather than on the east sidewalk, and the 5K run/walk was brisk…
Read MoreMay Community Conversation at TJ Gardens
The Community Conversation Thursday, May 2, will feature a tour of the Thomas Jefferson Gardens by board member Jean Walker, aka The Plant Doctor. The tour will begin at 5:30 pm. Walker will identify the different parts of the garden and explain why they contain particular flowers or vegetables.
Read MoreMay Java & Juice hosts told
Five Fridays in May means there will be five Java & Juice gatherings in Jefferson. The May schedule is: • May 3: Sensibly Chic – 111 E. Lincoln Way • May 10: Farmers Mutual/ Complete Insurance – 108 N. Vine St • May 17: Muir Embroidery & Sports Shop – 124 N. Wilson Ave • May 24: Greene County Early…
Read MoreKing draws small crowd, polite questions, police coverage for town hall meeting
~by Denise O’ Brien Van Republican Steve King, Iowa’s Fourth District Congressman, drew about 30 people, including several leading Greene County Democrats, two police officers and a handful of local news reporters, to an April 25 town hall meeting at the Jefferson Community Golf Course.
Read MoreRolland Hillman, 1931 – 2019
A Service of Remembrance was held April 27 for Rolland Eugene Hillman, 87, of Grand Junction. Pastor Steve Ransom offered words of comfort. Becci Prather and Christina Hackman shared family remembrances. Jennifer Hillman, Becci Prather, Stephanie Hillman and Christina Hackman sang a quartet and Jennifer was soloist. They were accompanied by Danille Curtis. Honorary bearers were Jason Prather, Lars Lindberg,…
Read MoreRam boys track & field update
Greene County won the boys’ division of the Tiger-Knight Coed Relays at Carroll Athletic Field on April 18. The victory was the second in as many meets for coach Chad Morton’s Rams, who took the title at the Ram Relays in Jefferson on Monday. Greene County scored 95.5 points with 77 for Denison-Schleswig, 74 for both Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln…
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