~a column by Colleen O’Brien Last week I wrote with hope about our whites and our blacks inching toward rapprochement – cops shaking hands with protestors; protestors protecting one lone cop from other protestors bent on getting even – peaceful protestors with friendly protectors. This week, we see a group of whites on the roadside of a march route in…
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‘Pandemic Adventure’ theme of JPL teen summer reading program
The theme for this year’s teen summer reading program at the Jefferson public library is “The Great Summer Pandemic Adventure!” Teens going into grades 6-12 are invited to participate in this free program from June 18 to Aug. 13. The program has two parts: reading and adventure kits. When teens read and fill out a book review for at least four books…
Read MoreSummer road work progressing well
~by Janice Harbaugh for Greene County News Online An uptick in positive cases of COVID-19 in Greene County over the past week was discussed at the regular meeting of the Greene County board of supervisors on June 15. Engineer Wade Weiss said a meeting of the Emergency Operations Center was scheduled for later in the day. Wade Weiss reported electronically…
Read MoreFunds available July 1 for cover crops, other conservation practices
Greene County Soil and Water Conservation District has announced that funding will be available for local producers and landowners to assist in the installation of conservation practices through Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) cost-share programs. Interested producers and/or landowners should contact the Greene County district office by calling 515-386-3817 Ext. 3 or emailing conservation assistant Amber Kenan…
Read More‘Imagine YOUR story’ theme for summer reading program
Children age 4 through fifth grade are invited to imagine their story during the Jefferson public library’s summer reading program with a theme “Imagine YOUR Story!” A special programs is also planned for infants and children up to age 4. Both programs are free. Registration is open now; the program begins June 22. Library staff understands the uncertainty connected to…
Read MoreCrops still doing well, ahead of normal
While some areas of Iowa saw significant precipitation, statewide there were 4.8 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending June 14, to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Fieldwork activities included planting, harvesting hay, spraying and applying nitrogen. Topsoil moisture levels statewide rated 1 percent very short, 6 percent short, 85 percent adequate and 8 percent surplus. Ratings in…
Read MoreIn the neighborhood
June 15, 2020 Lions Club Award – Pastor Paul and Nancy Burrow received an award from the Rippey Lions Club in appreciation for their service to the local club and the community over the last 10 years. Dale Hanaman, club treasurer, delivered the award. Nancy Burrow served as president and Pastor Paul shared in the leadership as president and secretary. The…
Read MoreLocal 4-H Foundation tells scholarship recipients
While area high schools celebrated Award Night and graduation differently due to COVID-19, the Greene County 4-H Foundation continued its annual tradition of naming its $1,000 scholarship awardees. Congratulations to Tieryn Tucker and Cole Betts, both recent graduates of Greene County High School, for being named the county’s 2020 4-H scholarship recipients. Tucker, the daughter of Tim Tucker of Jefferson and…
Read MoreChamber/Main Street golf outing June 26
Register by June 19 to be guaranteed lunch The combined organizations of Jefferson Area Chamber of Commerce and Jefferson Matters: Main Street are hosting a golf outing Friday, June 26, at the Jefferson Community Golf Course. On-site registration begins at 9 am, with tee-off at 9:30. The registration cost for the four-person best shot tournament is $250, which includes cart…
Read MoreDr Larry Richards, 1936 – 2020
The funeral Mass for Dr. Larry L. Richards was held with his family June 20, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jefferson. Burial was in the Franklin Township Cemetery, Cooper. Concelebrants at the Mass of the Resurrection were Fr Ray Higgins of St Theresa Catholic Church in Des Moines and Fr John Gerald of St Joseph. Music was provided by…
Read MoreGreene County tells senior award, scholarship recipients
Greene County High School seniors and their parents didn’t have a traditional Awards Night due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but recipients of scholarships and other awards were announced Monday evening, June 1. Every senior received a $500 Greene County Foundational Scholarship, regardless of his or her future plans. The scholarships are funded by the interest drawn from a bequest of…
Read MoreVeterans hosting country fried steak supper
Curbside pick-up at the VFW hall VFW Post #9599 and the VFW auxiliary are hosting a meal Thursday evening, June 18, at the VFW Hall in Jefferson. The meal will include country fried steak and gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans or corn, and a dessert beginning at 5 until 7:30 pm. Due to the COVID pandemic, there will no indoor…
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