The Greene County GOP central committee will host an open house Tuesday, Aug. 11, from 10 am to 7 pm at the new GOP headquarters on the southeast corner of the downtown square in Jefferson. Donuts will be served from 10 am to 1 pm in support of the the police department – DoNaught defund police. Breadeaux will serve pizza,…
Read MoreYear: 2020
In the neighborhood
August 10, 202 Eleven members of the Rippey United Methodist Church Ladies Aid met for the first time in many months on Thursday, Aug. 6. The intention of the organizers was for everyone to meet at 12:30 for a picnic sack lunch under the canopy in front of the church. All went well until a heavy shower with wind gusts sent the…
Read MoreHot August Night Thursday
A summer favorite, Hot August Night, will return to Jefferson’s downtown square Thursday, Aug. 13, from 4:30 tp 7 pm. ‘Cruisin’ to the Square’ will feature a wide variety of show cars, trucks, motorcycles, and even tractors. Jefferson Matters: A Main Street & Chamber Community will serve a barbecue supper as a fundraiser, and the Does will have pie and…
Read MoreVirtual sessions for couples will offer tips, strategies to cope with Covid-19
ISU Extension and Outreach will provide virtual meetings to help couples ELEVATE their relationships AMES, Iowa — Sometimes too much of a good thing can be stressful. Due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, couples and families may be facing a surplus of together time. Adults may be forced to work from home or be on leave and children may not…
Read MoreAugust Yard of the Month honors to Craig Berry
More than 70 large containers are brimming with flowers and plants of every description and artfully arranged throughout the landscape of Craig Berry at 807 W. Washington St, the August Jefferson Garden Yard of the Month recipient. Showstoppers include six-foot tall cannas of bright yellow, red and orange and giant elephant ear plants flanking a wood deck covered with a…
Read MoreLifeServe in Jefferson Tuesday
LifeServe Blood Center will hold a community blood drive Tuesday, Aug. 11, from 12:30 to 5:30 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, 801 W. Lincoln Way, in Jefferson. The blood drive is hosted by Greene County Medical Center. Appointments are required to ensure LifeServe’s ability to meet social distancing standards and safety protocols. Blood donors must wear a mask for the…
Read MoreBerns directs Bayer donation to P-C
Paton-Churdan Schools is the recipient of a $2,500 donation through America’s Farmers Grow Communities, sponsored by the Bayer Fund. Arlyne Berns directed the donation. America’s Farmers Grow Communities, now in its 10th year, partners with farmers to support nonprofit organizations strengthening rural communities. The program offers farmers the chance to direct a $2,500 donation to a nonprofit of their choice.…
Read MoreProtect yourself against the ‘grandparent scam’
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Department of Public Safety and the Office of the Attorney General of Iowa are warning Iowans to be aware of a “grandparent scam.” Several Iowa communities throughout the state have recently reported efforts by criminal groups to swindle predominately elderly Iowans through the use of this particular scam. This scam is not new –…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Aug. 7
In Greene County district court Kenneth Eugene Rosenow, 61, of Farlin was granted a deferred judgment after he changed his plea to guilty to a charge of operating while intoxicated- first offense. He was placed on informal probation to the Greene County sheriff for one year. He must complete the recommendations of a substance abuse evaluation at his own expense,…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Aug. 7
In Greene County magistrate court Quincy Christine Carey of Rippey was granted a deferred judgment after she pleaded guilty to violating a public health order. She must pay a $65 civil penalty and she’ll be on informal probation to the Greene County sheriff’s office for one year. A citation for possession of alcohol under age was dismissed, with $60 court…
Read MoreAmerican Legion to meet outdoors
The local American Legion Post #11 will be meet Monday, Aug. 10, at 7 pm at the tank across from the Freedom Rock in Jefferson. Due to the COVID pandemic, the post will meet outside this month with social distancing. Masks will be optional. Bring a lawn chair to sit in. All members and any other veterans interested in the…
Read MoreOpen letter from Gov Kim Reynolds to all Iowans
August 7, 2020 Tomorrow marks five months since we learned of the first positive cases of COVID-19 in Iowa. Since then, our lives have been disrupted in ways we couldn’t have imagined. Schools and businesses closed. A record number of Iowans were suddenly out of work. And our normal daily routines were turned upside down as we prioritized doing things…
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