To the editor, My thoughts on Greene County and Jefferson are as follows: Greene County is doing a good job of running our county with one exception- hog confinement building permits. We have enough stink as it is. I sympathize with farmers needing income with grain prices but enough is enough. Jefferson — Not as good of grades as the…
Read MoreYear: 2019
In the neighborhood
RIPPEY NEWS BARDOLE EVENTS – Last week Jason, Allison, Levi, Kate and Chase Bardole from Wauwatosa, WI, visited in the home of Roy and Phyllis Bardole. They like to come back during harvest season in the fall. This fall has been awful with combine breakdowns and snow or rain. They arrived Friday night, Nov. 15. Roy and Phyllis had gone…
Read MoreHoliday of Lights, Tree of Life at medical center
The Holiday of Lights, hosted by the Greene County Medical Center auxiliary, has added a festive touch to the spacious gathering area at the front of the medical center. A wide variety of decorated Christmas trees, wreaths, door decorations and centerpieces – 43 items in all – are being sold by silent auction now through Friday, Dec. 16. Bidding will…
Read MoreBetas donate to Webb House
Beta Tau Delta’s Mission statement is: To enrich the lives of Greene County children, to widen their wonder, open their possibilities, improve their health, and increase their knowledge, while inspiring sisterhood among members. Beta Tau Delta has provided support to the Webb House for longer than 20 years, as this program is a great example of its mission.
Read MoreKids can send letters to Santa and get mail back
Santa Claus will be leaving a special mailbox for children to drop off letters to him before Christmas. Santa’s Mailbox will be positioned near the entrance of the Welcome Center in the Thomas Jefferson Gardens on Dec. 1. Children are invited to write their wishes and thoughts for Santa from Dec. 1 through Dec. 15. Children can expect a letter…
Read MoreConstruction update: Career academy, high school
Sam Harding, owner’s representative for the career academy and new high school, provides a monthly progress report at the Greene County Schools regular board meeting. Harding reported Nov. 18 “the structure is starting to come along” before showing 38 photos he and technology director Brent Gerzema took Nov. 15. Empty wiring reels, welded steel plates, duct work and more were…
Read MoreNew entry vests for JPD
Prestige Automotive of rural Scranton recently donated entry vests for each of the Jefferson police department’s patrol vehicles. Officers wear the vests when they respond to situations involving firearms.
Read MorePheasant hunting on Thanksgiving as traditional as pumpkin pie
For many Iowans, a Thanksgiving Day pheasant hunt is as much a part of the holiday tradition as football, battling over the last turkey leg and an afternoon nap, and this year’s outing may be one of the best.
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Nov. 22
In Greene County district court Joel Robert Simpson, 64, of Jefferson was sentenced to 1 year in the county jail after he changed his plea to guilty Nov. 20 to a charge of operating while intoxicated- third offense. All but 14 days of the jail time was suspended and he was placed on probation for one year. He may complete…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Nov. 22
In Greene County magistrate court John Henry Sabus of Churdan was sentenced Nov. 16 to four days in jail on a charge of violation of a no contact order. The jail time is consecutive to jail time in a Greene County felony case. Sabus must pay $192 sheriff’s room and board costs and $60 court costs.
Read MoreJeff council agrees to buy another downtown building
The Jefferson city council took another vintage downtown building off the owner’s hands, but one council member wants to put a hold on acquiring any more buildings, at least for a while. The council held a special meeting Nov. 19 to consider a resolution approving a purchase agreement for the building at 100 E. State St. Angie’s Tea Garden operated…
Read MoreMarc Daniels – Impeach our attitudes
Editor’s note – Marc Daniels of Springfield, IL, has driven to Jefferson three times to listen to and challenge presidential candidates. He heard Republican candidates Gov Chris Christy and Dr Ben Carson speak during the lead up to the 2016 caucus. He was in Jefferson again last May to hear Democrat Eric Swalwell speak. (Swalwell has since suspended his campaign…
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