The Centennial: Contemporary Taste, Historic Charm The restauranteur who will operate the tea room formerly known as Angie’s Tea Garden got her start in culinary classes and Ram Restaurant at Jefferson-Scranton High School. Sara Ostrander of Grand Junction, a 2002 J-S graduate with extensive culinary training and experience, was introduced at an outdoor event at Thomas Jefferson Gardens Tuesday evening.…
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Iowans who fought for the Confederacy topic of Sunday program at the museum
~by Chuck Offenburger for the Greene County Historical Society Avid historical researcher and re-enactor David Connon of Earlham was digging deeply into the history of the Underground Railroad’s route across Iowa when he discovered a Civil War story he’d been unaware of – there were at least 76 Iowans, maybe even more, who in fact joined the Confederate army and…
Read MoreRotary Charity Auction date, format told
For the 23rd year, Jefferson Rotarians are preparing for their annual Charity Auction. This year the event takes on a hybrid format with online bidding and in-person auction event. Bidding on packages will open Saturday, Nov. 13, at 9 am and continue through Nov. 19. The live auction will be held Friday, Nov. , at the Green Room of the…
Read MoreHarvest now 10 days ahead of normal season
Farmers made good progress on harvest even with variable precipitation late in the week, allowing Iowa’s farmers 5.5 days suitable for fieldwork during the week ending Oct. 3, 2021, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Field activities included harvesting hay, soybeans and corn. Topsoil moisture levels statewide rated 13 percent very short, 32 percent short, 53 percent adequate…
Read MoreGCDC supports Wild Rose Casino vote
To the editor, Greene County Development Corporation would like to encourage all residents of Greene County to vote “Yes” for the continuance of the gaming license that would allow Wild Rose Casino to remain in Greene County. The addition of the Wild Rose Casino has likely had a greater impact on Greene County’s community development, economic growth, and business expansion…
Read MoreDeb McGinn, In support of casino gaming
To the editor, I am in support of the upcoming November 2 vote for full authorization of casino gaming. From the beginning, the people involved with Wild Rose and Grow Greene County Gaming had our community and county’s best interest in mind. They have proven through with their actions what they would do.Grow Greene County Gaming promised a certain percentage…
Read MoreGreene County district court, week ending Oct. 1
In Greene County district court Joshua Paul Morgera, 23, of Papillon, NE, was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge Sept. 27 after he pleaded guilty to a charge of assault- simple, amended from assault on person in certain occupation. A second charge of assault- simple, also amended from assault on person in certain occupation, was dismissed. Court costs were $100.…
Read MoreGreene County magistrate court, week ending Oct. 1
In Greene County magistrate court judgments were entered Sept. 29 against Timothy Patrick Day of Jefferson on charges of public intoxication and disorderly conduct. He was fined $105 with a $15.75 surcharge on each count. A charge of assault was dismissed. Court costs were $60. Judgments were entered in two separate cases against Mark David Burgart of Churdan. In the…
Read MoreGrCo public health director applauds Grow Greene County
Dear Editor, As the Greene County public health director, I would like to recognize Grow Greene County for their tremendous financial support, allowing us to address the health needs of our communities. In the most recent community health needs assessment, Greene County residents identified a lack of affordable transportation for non-urgent medical appointments. Grow Greene County grant funding of $40,000…
Read MoreCovid-19 community transmission is HIGH
Greene County public health is now offering vaccine clinics for both the influenza (“flu”) and COVID-19 vaccines through early November. With this “one-stop shop” approach, individuals may receive their flu and/or the COVID vaccine. All three brands (Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson) will be available. The COVID-19 vaccine is available for anyone who is not vaccinated, partially vaccinated, or…
Read MoreCounty schools hold homecomings
Greene County and Paton-Churdan celebrated homecoming last week. Carmyn Paup and Riley Cullum were crowned as homecoming queen and king at a coronation Sunday, Sept. 26. Junior members of the court were kindergartners Neleh Olson and Treyton Hingeley. They rode together in the homecoming parade Friday afternoon in Jefferson. Greene County’s coronation was held on the south side of the…
Read MoreTree Talk with Brad Riphagen
Brad Riphagen of Jefferson, Trees Forever field coordinator and licensed arborist, will answer questions about trees Tuesday, Oct. 19, from 9:30 to 11 am at the ISU Greene County Extension & Outreach meeting room in Jefferson. Answers to questions like “How do I plant a tree?”, “When do I plant a tree?”, “What tree do I plant?”, “When should I…
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